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"The Librarians" text with photo of Becky Calzada

Reception, Film Screening, and Panel Discussion: "The Librarians"

Join us for a screening of "The Librarians." Special guest, Becky Calzada, a librarian featured in the film, will be present after the screening for a fireside chat with Interim Dean Emily Knox, followed by a live audience Q&A.

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iSchool faculty, students well represented at TPRC 2026

Several iSchool faculty, staff, and students will participate in the Research Conference on Communications, Information and Internet Policy (TPRC54), which will be held from Sept. 25–26 in Washington, DC.

iSchool welcomes new postdoctoral research associates

This year marks the sixth cohort of the iSchool's Postdoctoral Research Associate Program. The program prepares candidates for tenure-track assistant professor or other appointments inside and outside of academia. The iSchool welcomes four new postdocs in the 2026–27 academic year.

iSchool faculty receive IMLS National Leadership Grants

Three iSchool faculty are named on four National Leadership Grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS): Professor Jiangping Chen; Sara Schwebel, professor and director of the Center for Children's Books (CCB); and Assistant Professor Kahyun Choi.

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