News from the iSchools
School of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh: Tailoring Your Studies at the iSchool
The faculty of the iSchool have created a number of specializations within the Undergraduate and Master’s degree programs, allowing students to tailor their programs of study to meet specific career goals. These specializations have been developed to fulfill the current needs of the Information professions, and are based on advice from industry and professional experts. Students are not required to select a specialization: many appreciate the flexibility offered by the general programs of study. If your academic or career goals are more closely aligned with a specific area, you can explore the many specializations offered at the iSchool. To do so, visit these Web pages: Undergraduate specializations, Information Science & Technology specializations, Library & Information Science specializations, Telecommunications & Networking specializations.
UNT College of Information Faculty News Feed: Allen Selected President-Elect
Dr. Jeff Allen, professor of learning technologies, now president-elect for the University Council for Workforce and Human Resources Development. The council is a nonprofit organization representing the nation's leading universities.
School of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh: iSchool notable recognized for philanthropic spirit
Elva S. Smith, a professor of children’s services at the Carnegie Library School (the predecessor of the iSchool), was recently inducted into the Cathedral of Learning Society of the University of Pittsburgh. The Cathedral of Learning Society recognizes individuals who have given lifetime gifts to the University totaling $1 million or more. Dr. Smith, prior to her death, established a trust that has for more than 40 years made regular contributions to both the Elva S. Smith Scholarship Fund and the Elva S. Smith Endowed Scholarship. These scholarships continue to provide financial aid and tuition support for students in the School of Information Sciences. For more information about the scholarships, or to make a donation to help support them, please visit http://www.ischool.pitt.edu/alumni/giving/gift-funds.php.
Reimagining Archives for the Digital Era
UCLA symposium examines the changing roles of traditional archives and museums.
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digital@ucla.edu
Privacy Experts to Convene in Toronto
Cyber-Surveillance in Everyday Life is an international workshop bringing together researchers, advocates, activists and artists working on the many aspects of cyber-surveillance, particularly as it pervades and mediates social life. The workshop is slated for May 12-15, 2011 at the University of Toronto.
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Kate Milberry, cybersurveillanceworkshop [at] gmail [dot] com
iScholars Converge in China
Wuhan University’s Information Literacy Contest brings together iSchool students from around the world.
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