USF iSchool News Feed/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/Recent posts from USF iSchool Newsen-usMon, 07 Apr 2025 09:34:40 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)USF Health Informatics Student, Zuhair Niazi, Admitted into USF’s Doctoral Audiology Program with a Mission to Improve Diagnosis and Care/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-health-informatics-student-zuhair-niazi-admitted-to-usf-doctoral-audiology-program.aspxZuhair Niazi, an undergraduate student at USF, reflects on his personal journey to graduate school. As he prepares to graduate this spring and begin the Doctor of Audiology Program at USF in fall 2025, his story is one of resilience and a drive to create meaningful change. Read more here!Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 31 Mar 2025 10:49:49 USF Health Informatics Student, Zuhair Niazi, Admitted into USF’s Doctoral Audiology Program with a Mission to Improve Diagnosis and CareZuhair Niazi, an undergraduate student at USF, reflects on his personal journey to graduate school. As he prepares to graduate this spring and begin the Doctor of Audiology Program at USF in fall 2025, his story is one of resilience and a drive to create meaningful change. Read more here!ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-health-informatics-student-zuhair-niazi-admitted-to-usf-doctoral-audiology-program.aspxiSchool NewsUSF Faculty Members Discuss Crisis Communications and Social Media Trends during Meeting with Singapore Ministry of Defense Communications Organization/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-faculty-members-discuss-crisis-communications-and-social-media-trends.aspxSchool of Information faculty member, Dr. Loni Hagen, participates in conversation around crisis communication and social media trends with Singapore Ministry of Defense Communication Organization.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantFri, 14 Mar 2025 09:17:05 USF Faculty Members Discuss Crisis Communications and Social Media Trends during Meeting with Singapore Ministry of Defense Communications OrganizationSchool of Information faculty member, Dr. Loni Hagen, participates in conversation around crisis communication and social media trends with Singapore Ministry of Defense Communication Organization.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-faculty-members-discuss-crisis-communications-and-social-media-trends.aspxiSchool NewsSchool of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adults/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+Feb.+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26amp;utm_content=School+of+Information%e2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsSI faculty member Dr. Amelia Anderson is the 2024-2025 recipient of the Connie Van Fleet Award from the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE).External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 15:14:33 School of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adultsSI faculty member Dr. Amelia Anderson is the 2024-2025 recipient of the Connie Van Fleet Award from the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE).ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+Feb.+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26amp;utm_content=School+of+Information%e2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsiSchool NewsUSF Assistant Professor Dr. Amelia Anderson Shares 12 Best Practices for Libraries Supporting Autistic Children and Teens in Latest Article/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-assistant-professor-dr-anderson-shares-latest-article.aspxIn her new article titled Best Practices and Library Program Ideas for Autistic Children and Teens, Assistant Professor Dr. Amelia Anderson continues the conversation on how libraries can create more inclusive spaces.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 18 Feb 2025 11:25:54 USF Assistant Professor Dr. Amelia Anderson Shares 12 Best Practices for Libraries Supporting Autistic Children and Teens in Latest ArticleIn her new article titled Best Practices and Library Program Ideas for Autistic Children and Teens, Assistant Professor Dr. Amelia Anderson continues the conversation on how libraries can create more inclusive spaces.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-assistant-professor-dr-anderson-shares-latest-article.aspxiSchool NewsThe Student Health Informatics Club Hosts Generative AI Workshop on Healthcare Innovations/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/the-student-health-informatics-club-hosts-generative-ai-workshop-on-healthcare-innovations.aspxOn January 29th, USF’s Student Health Informatics Club (SHIC) hosted a healthcare-focused Generative AI workshop featuring guest speaker Mr. Mike Bice, an expert in healthcare administration and an instructor in artificial intelligence and health informatics.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 10 Feb 2025 10:46:00 The Student Health Informatics Club Hosts Generative AI Workshop on Healthcare InnovationsOn January 29th, USF’s Student Health Informatics Club (SHIC) hosted a healthcare-focused Generative AI workshop featuring guest speaker Mr. Mike Bice, an expert in healthcare administration and an instructor in artificial intelligence and health informatics.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/the-student-health-informatics-club-hosts-generative-ai-workshop-on-healthcare-innovations.aspxiSchool NewsThinking Around the Box: A Q&A with USF Alum Brian Mathews/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/thining-around-the-box-a-q-and-a-with-brian-matthews.aspx2001 graduate, Brian Matthews, sits down for a Q&A session with current MLIS student, Adrianna La Kam to discuss his new framework for developing community-centered library programs.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 03 Feb 2025 09:24:10 Thinking Around the Box: A Q&A with USF Alum Brian Mathews2001 graduate, Brian Matthews, sits down for a Q&A session with current MLIS student, Adrianna La Kam to discuss his new framework for developing community-centered library programs.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/thining-around-the-box-a-q-and-a-with-brian-matthews.aspxiSchool NewsDr. Alicia Long Publishes New Article in the International Journal of Information, Diversity, and Inclusion/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/dr-alicia-long-publishes-new-article-in-the-international-journal-of-information-diversity-and-inclusion.aspxNew article published! Long, A., & Adkins, D. (2025). Identity, familia, and belonging: Librarians of Latino American heritage and professional associations. The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion (IJIDI), 8(3/4), 28-53.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:57:27 Dr. Alicia Long Publishes New Article in the International Journal of Information, Diversity, and InclusionNew article published! Long, A., & Adkins, D. (2025). Identity, familia, and belonging: Librarians of Latino American heritage and professional associations. The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion (IJIDI), 8(3/4), 28-53.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/dr-alicia-long-publishes-new-article-in-the-international-journal-of-information-diversity-and-inclusion.aspxiSchool NewsSI Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 1 Spring 2025/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol3issue1compressed.pdfThe ݮƵ School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight a special welcome message from the FLA president, Dr. Hagen's Fullbright journey and more!External ArticleWed, 15 Jan 2025 08:34:19 SI Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 1 Spring 2025The ݮƵ School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight a special welcome message from the FLA president, Dr. Hagen's Fullbright journey and more!ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol3issue1compressed.pdfSI NewsletterSpring 2025 Volume 3 Issue 1 Newsletter/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/spring2025newsletter.aspxSI Newsletter Spring 2025 Volume 3 Issue 1 has arrived! Please see the details in the PDF.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:24:09 Spring 2025 Volume 3 Issue 1 NewsletterSI Newsletter Spring 2025 Volume 3 Issue 1 has arrived! Please see the details in the PDF.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/spring2025newsletter.aspx2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture Featuring Kimberly DeFusco/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/2024-alice-g-smith-lecture-featuring-kimberly-defusco.aspxThis year’s 2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture featured Kimberly DeFusco and her talk "To School Librarians: A Love Letter" presented on December 19th, 2024.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:52:38 2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture Featuring Kimberly DeFuscoThis year’s 2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture featured Kimberly DeFusco and her talk "To School Librarians: A Love Letter" presented on December 19th, 2024.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/2024-alice-g-smith-lecture-featuring-kimberly-defusco.aspxiSchool NewsDr. Kaufmann and Clarence Maybee Publish Article in Florida Libraries Fall 2024 Issue/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/kaufmann-and-clarence-publish-article-in-fla-fall-2024-issue.aspxCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann along with colleague, Clarence Maybee, publish article in FLA Fall 2024 issue.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorFri, 22 Nov 2024 14:26:08 Dr. Kaufmann and Clarence Maybee Publish Article in Florida Libraries Fall 2024 IssueCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann along with colleague, Clarence Maybee, publish article in FLA Fall 2024 issue.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/kaufmann-and-clarence-publish-article-in-fla-fall-2024-issue.aspxiSchool NewsMLIS Student Publishes Article, "A Short History of the First Native American Women Lawyers and Judges in the United States"/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-publishes-article-a-short-history.aspxAbigail Starcher publishes, "A Short History of the First Native American Women Lawyers and Judges in the United States."Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:19:45 MLIS Student Publishes Article, "A Short History of the First Native American Women Lawyers and Judges in the United States"Abigail Starcher publishes, "A Short History of the First Native American Women Lawyers and Judges in the United States."ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-publishes-article-a-short-history.aspxiSchool NewsFaculty Member, Kiersty Cox and MLIS Alumni Present at Two Recent Conferences/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/faculty-member-kiersty-cox-and-mlis-alumni-present-at-two-recent-conferences.aspxRecent faculty member, Kiersty Cox, along with USF MLIS Alumni, James Sholz had the opportunity to present at the SELA conference in July, as well as the 10th Annual Africa Conference at Tennessee State University in April.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorFri, 30 Aug 2024 08:20:12 Faculty Member, Kiersty Cox and MLIS Alumni Present at Two Recent ConferencesRecent faculty member, Kiersty Cox, along with USF MLIS Alumni, James Sholz had the opportunity to present at the SELA conference in July, as well as the 10th Annual Africa Conference at Tennessee State University in April.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/faculty-member-kiersty-cox-and-mlis-alumni-present-at-two-recent-conferences.aspxiSchool NewsEnhancing Hurricane Emergency Response: A Call for Integrated Planning Across All Levels of Government/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/enhancing-hurricane-emergency-response.aspxAssistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, Dr. Ly Dinh, published a significant article in the Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management titled “From plan to practice: Interorganizational crisis response networks from governmental guidelines and real‐ world collaborations during hurricane events.”Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantWed, 28 Aug 2024 09:55:23 Enhancing Hurricane Emergency Response: A Call for Integrated Planning Across All Levels of GovernmentAssistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, Dr. Ly Dinh, published a significant article in the Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management titled “From plan to practice: Interorganizational crisis response networks from governmental guidelines and real‐ world collaborations during hurricane events.”ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/enhancing-hurricane-emergency-response.aspxiSchool NewsSI Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 2 Fall 2024/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol2no2-compressed.pdfThe ݮƵ School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight our most recent ALA Accreditation, a farewell message from previous director, Dr. Borum, an introduction to our current director, Dr. Taylor and our newest faculty members for the School of Information and more!External ArticleMon, 26 Aug 2024 08:47:40 SI Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 2 Fall 2024The ݮƵ School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight our most recent ALA Accreditation, a farewell message from previous director, Dr. Borum, an introduction to our current director, Dr. Taylor and our newest faculty members for the School of Information and more!ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol2no2-compressed.pdfSI NewsletterDr. Karen Kaufmann Co-Authors Book Chapter in Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-karen-kaufmann-co-authors-book-chapter-in-assessment-and-advocacy.aspxCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann co-authors chapter five in the book, Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries.Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:07:29 Dr. Karen Kaufmann Co-Authors Book Chapter in Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic LibrariesCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann co-authors chapter five in the book, Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-karen-kaufmann-co-authors-book-chapter-in-assessment-and-advocacy.aspxiSchool NewsiSchool Health Informatics Research Lab Student, Divyani Tangudu, Presents at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit at John Hopkins/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/ischool-health-informatics-research-lab-student-divyani-tangudu.aspxUndergraduate student, Divyani Tangudu, represented USF’s iSchool Health Informatics Research Lab at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit held at Johns Hopkins on June 9, 2024.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 22 Aug 2024 11:45:02 iSchool Health Informatics Research Lab Student, Divyani Tangudu, Presents at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit at John HopkinsUndergraduate student, Divyani Tangudu, represented USF’s iSchool Health Informatics Research Lab at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit held at Johns Hopkins on June 9, 2024.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/ischool-health-informatics-research-lab-student-divyani-tangudu.aspxiSchool NewsAssistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Secures Prestigious Grant to Enhance Autism-Informed Services in School Libraries/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/assistant-professor-amelia-anderson-secures-prestigious-grant.aspxIn a significant achievement for the library community, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Assistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, has been awarded a prestigious grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. This competitive grant will support the development of the Autism Informed School Library Educators (AISLE) Project.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 19 Aug 2024 08:42:31 Assistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Secures Prestigious Grant to Enhance Autism-Informed Services in School LibrariesIn a significant achievement for the library community, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Assistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, has been awarded a prestigious grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. This competitive grant will support the development of the Autism Informed School Library Educators (AISLE) Project.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/assistant-professor-amelia-anderson-secures-prestigious-grant.aspxiSchool NewsDr. "Scuba" Steve Gary Attends DEF CON 32, The World's Largest Hacker Conference!/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-scuba-attends-def-con-the-worlds-largest-hacker-conference.aspxAgain, this year Dr. "Scuba" Steve Gary attended DEF CON 32, the world's largest hacker conference. He attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community. Read more about his experience here!Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:00:25 Dr. "Scuba" Steve Gary Attends DEF CON 32, The World's Largest Hacker Conference!Again, this year Dr. "Scuba" Steve Gary attended DEF CON 32, the world's largest hacker conference. He attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community. Read more about his experience here!ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-scuba-attends-def-con-the-worlds-largest-hacker-conference.aspxiSchool NewsPutting the Fun Back in Fundamentals/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/putting-fun-back-in-fundamentals.aspxMeet the New Florida Library Association President: USF Alum Jorge E. Perez!Corinne Titus, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 12 Aug 2024 08:51:03 Putting the Fun Back in FundamentalsMeet the New Florida Library Association President: USF Alum Jorge E. Perez!ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/putting-fun-back-in-fundamentals.aspxiSchool NewsDr. Christina Eldredge Co-Authors "Special Issue on Informatics Education: Characteristics of U.S. Baccalaureate Health Informatics Programs"/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-christina-eldredge-co-authors-special-issue-on-informatics-education.aspxFaculty member, Dr. Christina Eldredge recently co-authored the manuscript “Special Issue on Informatics Education: Characteristics of U.S. Baccalaureate Health Informatics Programs” along with Fatima Mercado of Carroll University and two ݮƵ undergraduate students, Anya Wong and Rohan Gajjar.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorThu, 08 Aug 2024 13:20:29 Dr. Christina Eldredge Co-Authors "Special Issue on Informatics Education: Characteristics of U.S. Baccalaureate Health Informatics Programs"Faculty member, Dr. Christina Eldredge recently co-authored the manuscript “Special Issue on Informatics Education: Characteristics of U.S. Baccalaureate Health Informatics Programs” along with Fatima Mercado of Carroll University and two ݮƵ undergraduate students, Anya Wong and Rohan Gajjar.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-christina-eldredge-co-authors-special-issue-on-informatics-education.aspxiSchool News2024-2025 School of Information MLIS Scholarship Winners/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/2024-2025-school-of-information-mlis-scholarship-winners.aspxCongratulations to the winners of this year’s USF scholarships! These students have shown dedication to their work and submit premier applications for these scholarships. USF and their donors are proud to support the next cohort of library leaders!Corinne Titus, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 05 Aug 2024 08:36:36 2024-2025 School of Information MLIS Scholarship WinnersCongratulations to the winners of this year’s USF scholarships! These students have shown dedication to their work and submit premier applications for these scholarships. USF and their donors are proud to support the next cohort of library leaders!ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/2024-2025-school-of-information-mlis-scholarship-winners.aspxiSchool NewsSchool of Information Professor, Dr. Stephen Gary, Discusses the Global Tech Outage with Bay News 9/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-professor-dr-stephen-gary-discusses-global-tech-outage.aspxSchool of Information's Professor of Instruction, Dr. Stephen “Scuba” Gary was recently invited by Bay News 9 to give insight on last week’s global technology outage.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:57:11 School of Information Professor, Dr. Stephen Gary, Discusses the Global Tech Outage with Bay News 9School of Information's Professor of Instruction, Dr. Stephen “Scuba” Gary was recently invited by Bay News 9 to give insight on last week’s global technology outage.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-professor-dr-stephen-gary-discusses-global-tech-outage.aspxiSchool NewsIncoming USF MLIS Student, Myla Corn, Awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/incoming-usf-mlis-student-myla-corn-award-2024-leisner-scholarship.aspxIncoming USF MLIS student, Myla Corn, has been awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship by the American Library Association (ALA).Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 29 Jul 2024 09:51:07 Incoming USF MLIS Student, Myla Corn, Awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner ScholarshipIncoming USF MLIS student, Myla Corn, has been awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship by the American Library Association (ALA).ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/incoming-usf-mlis-student-myla-corn-award-2024-leisner-scholarship.aspxiSchool NewsFrom Classroom to Library Leadership: USF MLIS Alum Melissa Welden is Elected Vice President/President-Elect of Beta Phi Mu/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/from-classroom-to-library-leadership-usf-alum-melissa-welden-is-elected-vp-beta-phi-mu.aspxIn December 2023, Melissa graduated and soon received an invitation to join the honor society Beta Phi Mu. In January of 2024, she became a member. Today, she takes on the role of Vice President/President-Elect.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 23 Jul 2024 00:11:09 From Classroom to Library Leadership: USF MLIS Alum Melissa Welden is Elected Vice President/President-Elect of Beta Phi MuIn December 2023, Melissa graduated and soon received an invitation to join the honor society Beta Phi Mu. In January of 2024, she became a member. Today, she takes on the role of Vice President/President-Elect.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/from-classroom-to-library-leadership-usf-alum-melissa-welden-is-elected-vp-beta-phi-mu.aspxiSchool NewsSchool of Information Student's Publish Article in The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals Journal/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-students-publish-article-in-the-international-association-for-counterterrorism.aspxJordan Bentivenga and Syler Vaden, current Intelligence Studies graduate students with the School of Information, publish an article in The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals Journal.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorTue, 16 Jul 2024 10:15:52 School of Information Student's Publish Article in The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals JournalJordan Bentivenga and Syler Vaden, current Intelligence Studies graduate students with the School of Information, publish an article in The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals Journal.News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News page/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-students-publish-article-in-the-international-association-for-counterterrorism.aspxiSchool NewsSchool of Information Professor Appointed William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science for the USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/gaunt-professor-marks-a-milestone-for-usf-school-of-information.aspxThe ݮƵ recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorWed, 10 Jul 2024 14:26:02 School of Information Professor Appointed William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science for the USF Sarasota-Manatee CampusThe ݮƵ recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/gaunt-professor-marks-a-milestone-for-usf-school-of-information.aspxiSchool NewsEstablishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of Informationhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxThe ݮƵ recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.External ArticleWed, 10 Jul 2024 14:21:39 Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of InformationThe ݮƵ recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxiSchool NewsUSF School of Information Shines at FLAIRS Conference with Award-Winning Poster/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-school-of-information-shines-at-flairs-conference-with-award-winning-poster.aspxThe USF School of Information showcased its expertise at the 37th Annual International Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society (FLAIRS) Conference. The poster titled: “How did an election fraud narrative spread online? Testing theories using machine learning and natural language processing” received the Best Poster Award. Co-authored by USF Associate Professors Dr. Loni Hagen, Dr. Joshua Scacco, and Dr. Ly Dinh, along with undergraduate research assistants Diego Ford and Jahnae Edwards from the BSIS Data Science concentration, and Dr. Nic DePaula, Assistant Professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantWed, 10 Jul 2024 10:01:38 USF School of Information Shines at FLAIRS Conference with Award-Winning PosterThe USF School of Information showcased its expertise at the 37th Annual International Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society (FLAIRS) Conference. The poster titled: “How did an election fraud narrative spread online? Testing theories using machine learning and natural language processing” received the Best Poster Award. Co-authored by USF Associate Professors Dr. Loni Hagen, Dr. Joshua Scacco, and Dr. Ly Dinh, along with undergraduate research assistants Diego Ford and Jahnae Edwards from the BSIS Data Science concentration, and Dr. Nic DePaula, Assistant Professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-school-of-information-shines-at-flairs-conference-with-award-winning-poster.aspxiSchool NewsEstablishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of Informationhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxThe position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.External ArticleTue, 09 Jul 2024 11:31:51 Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of InformationThe position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.James Andrews, PhDhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxiSchool NewsDr. Ly Dinh Presents at the 18th International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr.-ly-dinh-presents-t-the-18th-international-aaai-conference.aspxCurrent Assistant Professor, Dr. Ly Dinh, along with co-author Pingjing Yang, presented their paper called, "Detection and Categorization of Needs during Crises Based on Twitter Data" at the most recent ICWSM conference in Buffalo, New York.Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:17:09 Dr. Ly Dinh Presents at the 18th International AAAI Conference on Web and Social MediaCurrent Assistant Professor, Dr. Ly Dinh, along with co-author Pingjing Yang, presented their paper called, "Detection and Categorization of Needs during Crises Based on Twitter Data" at the most recent ICWSM conference in Buffalo, New York.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr.-ly-dinh-presents-t-the-18th-international-aaai-conference.aspxiSchool NewsHistory alumna’s journey from intern to CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-alumnas-journey-from-intern-to-ceo-of-the-ybor-city-museum-society.aspxUSF alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.External ArticleThu, 27 Jun 2024 11:41:51 History alumna’s journey from intern to CEO of the Ybor City Museum SocietyUSF alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.Arminda Mata (middle), CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society, along with Rose Lopez (left) and Matthew Lewicki (right), two former history major interns who are now employees. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-alumnas-journey-from-intern-to-ceo-of-the-ybor-city-museum-society.aspxAlumni NewsEmpowering Florida Communities Through Latino Literature: USF LIS Instructor Alicia K. Long and USF SI Alumna Freda Mosquera Present “Libros Libres: Freedom to Read Latino Books” at Annual FLA Conference/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/empowering-florida-communities-through-latino-literature.aspxUSF’s LIS Instructor, Alicia K. Long, along with Broward County Library Manager and USF SI Alumna, Freda Mosquera, presented at the Florida Library Association (FLA) Annual 2024 Conference.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 24 Jun 2024 08:49:26 Empowering Florida Communities Through Latino Literature: USF LIS Instructor Alicia K. Long and USF SI Alumna Freda Mosquera Present “Libros Libres: Freedom to Read Latino Books” at Annual FLA ConferenceUSF’s LIS Instructor, Alicia K. Long, along with Broward County Library Manager and USF SI Alumna, Freda Mosquera, presented at the Florida Library Association (FLA) Annual 2024 Conference.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/empowering-florida-communities-through-latino-literature.aspxiSchool NewsRecent USF Grad Wins Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Scholarship/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/recent-usf-graduate-wins-association-of-jewish-libraries-conference-scholarship.aspxAmanda Widom, a recent MLIS graduate from the ݮƵ School of Information, wins Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Scholarship.Corinne Titus, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 17 Jun 2024 08:50:32 Recent USF Grad Wins Association of Jewish Libraries Conference ScholarshipAmanda Widom, a recent MLIS graduate from the ݮƵ School of Information, wins Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Scholarship.Amanda Widom wins Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Scholarship/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/recent-usf-graduate-wins-association-of-jewish-libraries-conference-scholarship.aspxiSchool NewsAssociate Professor Dr. Loni Hagen Hosts Computational Methods for Social Sciences & Humanities Scholars Workshop/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/associate-professor-dr-loni-hagen-hosts-computational-methods.aspxIn early May, Associate Professor Dr. Loni Hagen hosted an insightful workshop on Computational Methods for Social Sciences & Humanities Scholars, covering a range of topics essential for researchers in these fields, providing valuable tools and techniques.Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:49:36 Associate Professor Dr. Loni Hagen Hosts Computational Methods for Social Sciences & Humanities Scholars WorkshopIn early May, Associate Professor Dr. Loni Hagen hosted an insightful workshop on Computational Methods for Social Sciences & Humanities Scholars, covering a range of topics essential for researchers in these fields, providing valuable tools and techniques.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/associate-professor-dr-loni-hagen-hosts-computational-methods.aspxiSchool NewsMLIS Student, Kayla Davis, Presents Pioneering Research at the Annual Florida Library Association Conference/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-kayla-davis-presents-at-florida-library-association.aspxMLIS student, Kayla Davis, recently presented her research project, “The History of Library Services to African Americans in Florida,” at the Annual Florida Library Association (FLA) conference on May 15, 2024.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:53:53 MLIS Student, Kayla Davis, Presents Pioneering Research at the Annual Florida Library Association ConferenceMLIS student, Kayla Davis, recently presented her research project, “The History of Library Services to African Americans in Florida,” at the Annual Florida Library Association (FLA) conference on May 15, 2024.Kayla Davis, current MLIS student, presenting at the 2024 FLA Conference./arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-kayla-davis-presents-at-florida-library-association.aspxiSchool NewsMLIS Graduate, Daniel Jones, Named Outstanding New Librarian/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-graduate-daniel-jones-named-outstanding-new-librarian.aspxMLIS graduate, Daniel Jones, was recently named "Outstanding New Librarian" by the Florida Library Association for 2024.Tue, 21 May 2024 11:48:40 MLIS Graduate, Daniel Jones, Named Outstanding New LibrarianMLIS graduate, Daniel Jones, was recently named "Outstanding New Librarian" by the Florida Library Association for 2024.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-graduate-daniel-jones-named-outstanding-new-librarian.aspxiSchool NewsInterested in Health Informatics? Meet the President of the Student Health Informatics Club at the iSchool/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/interested-in-health-informatics-meet-the-preseident-of-the-student-health-informatics-club-at-the-ischool.aspxMeet Anya Wong, a Senior majoring in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Information Technology and minoring in Public Health.Corinne TitusFri, 17 May 2024 08:49:50 Interested in Health Informatics? Meet the President of the Student Health Informatics Club at the iSchoolMeet Anya Wong, a Senior majoring in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Information Technology and minoring in Public Health.Spring 2024 oneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference./arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/interested-in-health-informatics-meet-the-preseident-of-the-student-health-informatics-club-at-the-ischool.aspxiSchool NewsMLIS Student, Melissa Rice, Highlighted by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 4/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-melissa-rice-highlighted-by-national-network-of-libraries-of-medicine-region-4.aspxMelissa Rice, a student of our Master of Arts in Library and Information Science, as well as a graduate assistant has recently received her Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) certificate.Tue, 14 May 2024 13:19:50 MLIS Student, Melissa Rice, Highlighted by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 4Melissa Rice, a student of our Master of Arts in Library and Information Science, as well as a graduate assistant has recently received her Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) certificate.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-melissa-rice-highlighted-by-national-network-of-libraries-of-medicine-region-4.aspxiSchool NewsDean of the USF Libraries and School of Information Graduate, Todd Chavez, on The Strategic Value of Libraries/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dean-of-the-usf-libraries-todd-chavez.aspxDean of the USF Libraries and School of Information Graduate, Todd Chavez, joined the forum “The Strategic Value of Libraries” on May 9th, 2024.Mon, 13 May 2024 08:38:28 Dean of the USF Libraries and School of Information Graduate, Todd Chavez, on The Strategic Value of LibrariesDean of the USF Libraries and School of Information Graduate, Todd Chavez, joined the forum “The Strategic Value of Libraries” on May 9th, 2024.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dean-of-the-usf-libraries-todd-chavez.aspxiSchool NewsMiami-Dade Public Library System Named as FLA's Library of the Year/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/miami-dade-public-library-system-named-as-flas-library-of-the-year.aspxAdjunct Professor for the School of Information and Director for the Miami-Dade Public Library System, Ray Baker and team have been awarded Library of the Year by FLA!Fri, 10 May 2024 10:43:26 Miami-Dade Public Library System Named as FLA's Library of the YearAdjunct Professor for the School of Information and Director for the Miami-Dade Public Library System, Ray Baker and team have been awarded Library of the Year by FLA!ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/miami-dade-public-library-system-named-as-flas-library-of-the-year.aspxiSchool NewsDr. Steven Walczak Named an Inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-steven-walczak-named-an-inaugural-highly-ranked-scholar-by-scholargps.aspxProfessor Steven Walczak, Ph.D. is a tenured Professor in the School of Information in the College of Arts and Sciences at the ݮƵ. We are thrilled to announce that he has been named an inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS.Thu, 09 May 2024 09:16:30 Dr. Steven Walczak Named an Inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPSProfessor Steven Walczak, Ph.D. is a tenured Professor in the School of Information in the College of Arts and Sciences at the ݮƵ. We are thrilled to announce that he has been named an inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-steven-walczak-named-an-inaugural-highly-ranked-scholar-by-scholargps.aspxiSchool NewsDr. Ly Dinh Authors Article Featured at Quantitative Science Studies/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-ly-dinh-authors-article-at-quantitative-science-studies.aspxDr. Ly Dinh, Assistant Professor at USF's iSchool, recently published an article featured at Quantitative Science Studies.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:37:01 Dr. Ly Dinh Authors Article Featured at Quantitative Science StudiesDr. Ly Dinh, Assistant Professor at USF's iSchool, recently published an article featured at Quantitative Science Studies.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-ly-dinh-authors-article-at-quantitative-science-studies.aspxiSchool NewsMLIS Student Attends Children’s Book Festival as a Student Ambassador/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-attends-childrens-book-fesitval-as-a-student-ambassador.aspxKristina Seiden, a student in our Master of Library and Information Science program, recently had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival as a Student Ambassador. Below, she highlights the festival’s mission, sessions provided to attendees, and her experience as a Student Ambassador.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:02:46 MLIS Student Attends Children’s Book Festival as a Student AmbassadorKristina Seiden, a student in our Master of Library and Information Science program, recently had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival as a Student Ambassador. Below, she highlights the festival’s mission, sessions provided to attendees, and her experience as a Student Ambassador.MLIS Student Kristina Seiden Attending Children's Book Festival/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-attends-childrens-book-fesitval-as-a-student-ambassador.aspxiSchool NewsUSF School of Information to Host Alumni Reception at 2024 FLA Conference/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-si-to-host-alumni-reception-2024-fla-conference.aspxThe School of Information is excited to announce that we will be back at the Florida Library Association Conference this year. We will be in Orlando hosting an Alumni Reception on May 15th 5:30pm-7:00pm.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:00:00 USF School of Information to Host Alumni Reception at 2024 FLA ConferenceThe School of Information is excited to announce that we will be back at the Florida Library Association Conference this year. We will be in Orlando hosting an Alumni Reception on May 15th 5:30pm-7:00pm.FLA 2024 Alumni Reception banner/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-si-to-host-alumni-reception-2024-fla-conference.aspxAlumni News,iSchool NewsUSF School of Information MLIS Program Ranks in Top 50 U.S. Library and Information Studies Graduate Programs/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-si-mlis-program-top-50-us-library-and-information-studies-graduate-programs.aspxThe School of Information is proud to announce that our M.A. in Library and Information Science program was ranked as the 27th best Library and Information Studies program by U.S. News & World Report!Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:55:45 USF School of Information MLIS Program Ranks in Top 50 U.S. Library and Information Studies Graduate ProgramsThe School of Information is proud to announce that our M.A. in Library and Information Science program was ranked as the 27th best Library and Information Studies program by U.S. News & World Report!USF Top 50 Graduate Programs Banner/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-si-mlis-program-top-50-us-library-and-information-studies-graduate-programs.aspxiSchool NewsMLIS Alumna Jennifer Shipley Chosen for the 2024 BETA Award/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mils-alumna-jennifer-shipley-chosen-for-the-2024-beta-award.aspxJennifer Shipley is a Library Operations Manager for the Miami-Dade Public Library System. She was awarded the 2024 Best Emerging Technology Application (BETA) Award in recognition of a technology application that directly benefits library users.Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:39:52 MLIS Alumna Jennifer Shipley Chosen for the 2024 BETA AwardJennifer Shipley is a Library Operations Manager for the Miami-Dade Public Library System. She was awarded the 2024 Best Emerging Technology Application (BETA) Award in recognition of a technology application that directly benefits library users.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mils-alumna-jennifer-shipley-chosen-for-the-2024-beta-award.aspxAlumni News,Honors and AwardsCity of North Miami Library Tot Lot Playground Named After Distinguished Alumna Lucia Martinez Gonzalez/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/city-of-miami-library-tot-lot-playground-named-after-distinguished-aluma-lucia-martinez-gonzalez.aspxThe City of North Miami has named a playground next to the North Miami Public Library after Lucia Martinez Gonzalez, a School of Information distinguished aluma who graduated from the MA in Library and Information Science in 1988.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:01:49 City of North Miami Library Tot Lot Playground Named After Distinguished Alumna Lucia Martinez GonzalezThe City of North Miami has named a playground next to the North Miami Public Library after Lucia Martinez Gonzalez, a School of Information distinguished aluma who graduated from the MA in Library and Information Science in 1988.Lucia Martinez Gonzalez (left middle) at groundbreaking ceremony alongside Councilwoman Kassandra Timothe (right middle). /arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/city-of-miami-library-tot-lot-playground-named-after-distinguished-aluma-lucia-martinez-gonzalez.aspxAlumni NewsUSF plans to launch college focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing/news/2024/usf-plans-to-launch-college-focused-on-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing.aspxThe goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. USF is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.External ArticleThu, 21 Mar 2024 11:59:33 USF plans to launch college focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computingThe goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. USF is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.instructor does presentation on wall monitor in front of students/news/2024/usf-plans-to-launch-college-focused-on-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing.aspxiSchool NewsDr. Loni Hagen Selected as a 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-loni-hagen-selected-as-a-2024-2025-fulbright-us-scholar.aspxDr. Hagen was recently awarded a Fulbright U.S. scholar for 2024-2025 for Japan to conduct research on human supervision of artificial intelligence.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 Dr. Loni Hagen Selected as a 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. ScholarDr. Hagen was recently awarded a Fulbright U.S. scholar for 2024-2025 for Japan to conduct research on human supervision of artificial intelligence.Dr. Loni Hagen in front of a Japanese mural at Van Gogh Museum/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-loni-hagen-selected-as-a-2024-2025-fulbright-us-scholar.aspxHonors and Awards