GSLIS eUpdate: Volume 14, Number 1

The GSLIS eUpdate, published every other month, summarizes current news, events, alumni and advancement highlights, and continuing professional development opportunities. Other publications that may be of interest to alumni and friends are listed on the GSLIS Publications web page.

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IN THIS ISSUE

  1. GSLIS Spotlight
  2. GSLIS News Summary
  3. Continuing Professional Development
  4. Alumni and Advancement Highlights
  5. Calendar of Events
  6. Unsubscribe and/or Contact Us

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1. GSLIS SPOTLIGHT

Allen Renear named Dean of GSLIS

Professor Allen Renear has been named the dean of the school. His appointment becomes effective August 16, pending approval of the university's board of trustees. Renear has been serving as interim dean since February 2012.

"He has worked diligently to improve the financial condition of the school, made critical hires in strategic areas of faculty strength and is working with faculty on a shared vision that will ensure GSLIS remains the top information school in the 21st century," said Ilesanmi Adesida, the vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost for the Urbana campus.

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2. GSLIS NEWS SUMMARY

For a comprehensive list of recent news items, visit the GSLIS Newsroom.

GSLIS faculty, students work to create data literate citizenry

As data becomes more accessible and the tools to use and explore it become more common, the need for a data literate citizenry is growing. Read more about GSLIS Professor Michael B. Twidale, Associate Professor Catherine Blake, and Research Associate Professor Jon Gant's investigations into these issues and how GSLIS students and alumni can be essential in improving data literacy.

CIRSS faculty, staff travel to Oxford for digital humanities workshop

GSLIS faculty and staff collaborated with the Oxford e-Research Centre to organize and lead a workshop, Data Curation and Access for the Digital Humanities, as part of the Digital Humanities at Oxford Summer School, which was held July 14-18.

GSLIS Social Media

For up-to-date news and announcements, you are invited to follow us on Twitter and "like" us on Facebook.

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3. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The following courses are available for those interested in post-master's degree professional development. The courses are offered by GSLIS as an approved content provider for the ALA/APA-CPLA Program. More information about the courses and registration information can be found on our CPLA web page.

Politics, Networking, and Your Library
Dates: August 4 - September 8, 2014
Time: Online asynchronous sessions
Instructor: Pam Tomka, MLS
Cost: $300

Upcoming in Fall 2014: Library Research Seminar VI

Be an engaged librarian! Papers, panels, posters, and workshops at Library Research Seminar VI will allow academics, practitioners, and graduate students to see how collaboration and cross-disciplinary research can create new knowledge and partnerships with deep and lasting impact. Join us October 7-9, 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Information about the conference can be found on the Library Research Seminar web page.

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4. ALUMNI and ADVANCEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Help GSLIS Recruit Outstanding Students

As the October 15 deadline for spring admission approaches, we encourage you to share our recruitment flyer with individuals who have the potential for success in our master's program. Our School is working to recruit students from a broad range of backgrounds with the goal of preparing them for successful careers in a diverse job market. Staff in our Admissions Office are glad to answer questions and can be reached by telephone at (800) 982-0914 or via email .

Tell Us about Your Editorial Roles

The GSLIS Communications Office wants to hear from alumni who hold editorial leadership positions. If you edit a journal or serve on an editorial board, tell us about it. Send details, include your name, the publication title, and your role to communications@support.lis.illinois.edu.

GSLIS seeks nominations for Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award

Given annually, this award acknowledges individuals or groups who have furthered the cause of intellectual freedom, particularly as it impacts libraries and information centers and the dissemination of ideas. Letters of nomination and documentation about the nominee should be sent by October 1 to Associate Professor Terry Weech, either by email at weech@illinois.edu with a copy to gslisdean@illinois.edu, or in paper form to Terry Weech, Associate Professor, GSLIS, 501 East Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820.

$295 Needed to Reach LEEP Cohort Challenge Goal

Established in 2009, the LEEP Cohort Challenge set a goal to raise $25,000 in support of LEEP student scholarships. Fourteen cohort leaders and over 100 donors have responded to the call for action. Over the six-year period, the campaign was infused by a little healthy competition among cohorts to see who could raise the most support. A summary of the current rankings follows:

Cohort 3: $4,775 (Marci Cohen, Leader)
Cohort 7: $3,700 (Brooke Johnson, Leader)
Cohort 1: $2,300 (Kendi Kelley, Leader)
Cohort 8: $1,955 (Amanda McKay/Jomichele Seidl, Co-Leaders)
Cohort 10: $1,350 (Judi Bikel/Helen Linda, Co-Leaders)
Cohort 9: $790 (Kathleen Mahoney, Leader)
Cohort 6: $655 (James Obst, Leader)
Cohort 5: $650 (Melissa Henderson, Leader)
Cohort 11: $600 (Jodi Schneider, Leader)
Cohort 15: $600
Cohort 14: $595
Cohort 13: $525 (Shannon Farrell, Leader)
Cohort 2: $400 (Connie Frankenfeld, Leader)
Cohort 12: $300
Cohort 4: $100 (Cyril Oberlander, Leader)
On-Campus Alumni/Friends: $5,410
Total Raised: $24,705

Click on LEEP Distance Education Fund to make your gift today.

5. CALENDAR OF EVENTS

GSLIS Gathering @ 2014 SAA
Thursday, August 18, 2014
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Scion
2100 P St. NW, Washington, DC 20037

Join GSLIS Alumni, students, and staff for a reception at the Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting. Please RSVP to the GSLIS Advancement Office . Questions may be directed to alumni host Casey Westerman.

GSLIS @ 2014 IFLA
August 16-22, 2014
Lyon Convention Centre
Lyon, France

We invite you to visit GSLIS at Booth D108 at the 2014 IFLA Conference. Assistant Dean for Advancement Diana Stroud and Associate Professor Terry Weech will host.

GSLIS Corporate Roundtable
Friday, September 12, 2014
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
University of Illinois Research Park - Enterprise Works
60 Hazelwood Drive, Suite 130, Champaign, IL

Speakers: James Blank (MS '97) and Erica McAllister, Caterpillar, Inc.
Topic: "Leveraging Enterprise Search to Solve Business Problems: A case study from Caterpillar, Inc."
Please e-mail Sharon Johnson, CRT Coordinator, for details.

GSLIS @ 2014 ILA
October 14-16, 2014
Prairie Capital Center
Springfield, IL

We encourage you to stop by Booth #311 to visit with alumni, faculty, students and staff.

GSLIS Breakfast @ ILA
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
President Lincoln Doubletree Hotel Ballroom
701 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Join GSLIS alumni, students and staff for a breakfast at the Illinois Library Association Annual Conference. Please RSVP to the GSLIS Advancement Office prior to October 10.

GSLIS @ 2014 ISLMA
November 6-8, 2014
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477

We invite you to join GSLIS at the 2014 Illinois School Library Media Association Conference. More details to be announced.

GSLIS @ 2014 HSLI
November 13-14, 2014
Hilton Garden Inn
1501 S. Neil St.
Champaign, IL 61820

We invite you to join GSLIS at the 2014 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Conference. More details to be announced.

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