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GSLIS poster earns Honorable Mention at iConference

At the recent iConference, a group of GSLIS students and faculty earned an Honorable Mention award for their poster, "Identifying Claims in Social Science Literature." The group included doctoral student Shameem Ahmed, Associate Professor Catherine Blake, Assistant Professor Kate Williams, doctoral student Noah Lenstra, and master’s student Qiyuan Liu.The poster presented initial findings from…
Shameem Ahmed poses next to the award-winning poster

André Brock to present as part of Black Geek Week

Join GSLIS alumnus André Brock (PhD ’07) on Tuesday, February 19, from 3:00-4:30pm in GSLIS 126 as he presents, “Critical Cultural Informatics: Twitter and Black Discourse.” This presentation, sponsored by the GSLIS Inclusions and Exclusions Group and part of Black Geek Week, will be recorded and archived.Black Geek Week is a campus event highlighting the achievements of African Americans who…

GSLIS workshops, events, and presentations at upcoming iConference

Please join the Graduate School of Library and Information Science for the following activities during the 2013 iConference, including our reception on February 13 at Vidalias Restaurant in the Worthington Renaissance.WORKSHOPS “Filling the Workforce Gap in Data Science and Data Analytics” February 12, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Co-chairs include: GSLIS Associate Professor Catherine Blake “…

February News Digest

News From GSLIS at Illinois Faculty News Learn more about the HathiTrust Research Center The HathiTrust Research Center, a collaboration between the University of Illinois and Indiana University, is developing tools and cyberinfrastructure to help scholars with research using the HathiTrust Digital Library. Watch this video produced by the Center to learn more about its aims and to hear…

LSAA seeks nominations for annual awards

The Library School Alumni Association (LSAA) is seeking nominations for three distinguished awards. The awards are given annually at the GSLIS alumni reception held at the American Library Association conference. The deadline for nomination is April 1, 2013. The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes an individual alumnus of GSLIS who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of…

GSLIS eUpdate: Volume 12, Number 4

GSLIS eUpdate Volume 12, Number 4: January 2013 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. ________________________________________ IN THIS ISSUE 1. GSLIS…

Cooke to receive Leadership Award at ALISE

Nicole Cooke, GSLIS assistant professor, will receive the 2013 Norman Horrocks Leadership Award given by the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). Cooke is being honored for her leadership in a variety of professional ALISE activities including her service on multiple committees including the Doctoral Student special interests group, the Diversity Task Force, and…

GSLIS launches its first spring LEEP cohort in over a decade

Twenty-nine GSLIS master’s students traveled to Champaign this month for the School’s first spring LEEP (online) cohort since 2001. The new spring admissions cycle allowed them to begin their studies in January, rather than waiting until the summer.Students visited campus from January 3-9, 2013, traveling from as far away as Minnesota, New York, and Louisiana as well as from various…

Noble named GSLIS affiliated faculty member

Safiya Noble (MS ’09, PhD ’12), GSLIS alumna and assistant professor of African-American Studies at Illinois, has been named an affiliated faculty member of GSLIS. Noble’s research interests include the socio-cultural, economic, and ethical implications of information with a specific focus on the intersection of race, gender, and technology. Noble found her way to academia after a twelve…

Impressive showing by GSLIS scheduled for 2013 ALISE Conference

Join GSLIS faculty, staff, and students for a number of presentations and activities during the 2013 ALISE Conference. Awards and RecognitionsGSLIS faculty, staff, and students will be recognized during the ALISE Awards Reception to be held Thursday, January 24, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Seattle Public Library:Nicole Cooke, GSLIS assistant professor, will receive the 2013 Norman Horrocks…