/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/Recent posts from USF iSchool Newsen-usSun, 26 Jul 2026 10:05:22 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/dr-alon-friedman-was-recently-elevated-to-the-grade-of-ieee-senior-member.aspxDr. Alon Friedman was recently elevated to the grade of IEEE Senior MemberThu, 11 Dec 2025 09:14:04 Dr. Alon Friedman was recently elevated to the grade of IEEE Senior MemberDr. Alon Friedman was recently elevated to the grade of IEEE Senior Member91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/dr-alon-friedman-was-recently-elevated-to-the-grade-of-ieee-senior-member.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/amia-2025-annual-symposium.aspxThe American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) held its annual conference this past November 15th-19th in Atlanta, Georgia bringing together informaticians from around the world to share their research and ideas.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 02 Dec 2025 08:30:07 AMIA 2025 Annual SymposiumThe American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) held its annual conference this past November 15th-19th in Atlanta, Georgia bringing together informaticians from around the world to share their research and ideas.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/amia-2025-annual-symposium.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/def-con-33-hacking-conference-2025.aspxDr. Gary attends DEF CON 33, the world's largest hacker conference, August 7th through the 10th, 2025, held in Las Vegas. Dr. Gary attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 29 Sep 2025 10:51:17 DEF CON 33 Hacking Conference 2025Dr. Gary attends DEF CON 33, the world's largest hacker conference, August 7th through the 10th, 2025, held in Las Vegas. Dr. Gary attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community.Dr. Gary at the DEF CON 33 2025 Event/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/def-con-33-hacking-conference-2025.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/si-newsletter-vol3-no2-compressed-compressed.pdfThe 91社区 School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight Dr. Shereff celebrating 15 years with USF, FLA's annual conference and more!External ArticleTue, 23 Sep 2025 10:35:44 SI Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 2 Fall 2025The 91社区 School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight Dr. Shereff celebrating 15 years with USF, FLA's annual conference and more!91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/si-newsletter-vol3-no2-compressed-compressed.pdfSI Newsletter/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/ala-librarians-we-have-lost.aspxIn 2026 the American Library Association will celebrate 150 years since its start in 1876. Approaching this sesquicentennial gives the ALA a chance to reflect on its long and rich history and all the librarians worked together to make the ALA what it is today.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 04 Aug 2025 14:11:04 ALA Librarians We Have LostIn 2026 the American Library Association will celebrate 150 years since its start in 1876. Approaching this sesquicentennial gives the ALA a chance to reflect on its long and rich history and all the librarians worked together to make the ALA what it is today.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/ala-librarians-we-have-lost.aspx/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/38th-international-flairs-conference.aspxResearchers gathered together this past May for the 38th International FLAIRS Conference in Daytona Beach, 91社区 to discuss and share the latest ideas in artificial intelligence.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantFri, 18 Jul 2025 10:56:59 38th International FLAIRS ConferenceResearchers gathered together this past May for the 38th International FLAIRS Conference in Daytona Beach, 91社区 to discuss and share the latest ideas in artificial intelligence.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/38th-international-flairs-conference.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-alumna-lucia-martinez-gonzalez-recognized-with-naming-of-tot-lot.aspxFormer 91社区 School of Information distinguished alumna was recognized with naming of the "Luc铆a Mart铆nez Gonz谩lez Tot Lot" at the North Miami Public Library.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 26 Jun 2025 11:12:24 USF Alumna Luc铆a Mart铆nez Gonz谩lez Recognized with Naming of Tot LotFormer 91社区 School of Information distinguished alumna was recognized with naming of the "Luc铆a Mart铆nez Gonz谩lez Tot Lot" at the North Miami Public Library.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-alumna-lucia-martinez-gonzalez-recognized-with-naming-of-tot-lot.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/undergraduate-school-of-information-students-present-at-florida-blue-research-event.aspxSchool of Information undergraduate students, Chukwuma Okoroji and Roy Chen, presented their research on reducing pregnancy related mortality, particularly in low resource regions at this year's 91社区 Blue undergraduate research event.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantFri, 06 Jun 2025 10:25:51 Undergraduate School of Information Students Present at the 91社区 Blue Research EventSchool of Information undergraduate students, Chukwuma Okoroji and Roy Chen, presented their research on reducing pregnancy related mortality, particularly in low resource regions at this year's 91社区 Blue undergraduate research event.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/undergraduate-school-of-information-students-present-at-florida-blue-research-event.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/fla-library-association-annual-conference-usf-alumni-reception-recap.aspxThe annual 91社区 Library Association recently held it's meeting here in Orlando, 91社区. Check out our recap here!Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 29 May 2025 08:59:50 91社区 Library Association Annual Conference - USF Alumni Reception RecapThe annual 91社区 Library Association recently held it's meeting here in Orlando, 91社区. Check out our recap here!91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/fla-library-association-annual-conference-usf-alumni-reception-recap.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/tampa-through-time.aspxThe Society of 91社区 Archivists (SFA) held its annual conference in St. Augustine from May 13- 14. Read about the conference here!Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 27 May 2025 08:45:44 Tampa Through TimeThe Society of 91社区 Archivists (SFA) held its annual conference in St. Augustine from May 13- 14. Read about the conference here!91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/tampa-through-time.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-school-of-information-promotes-grad-intel-programs-atole-miss-recruitment-fair.aspxThe 91社区 (USF) School of Information recently participated in the Intelligence and National Security Recruitment Fair hosted by the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (CISS) at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), connecting with a new generation of aspiring intelligence professionals.Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:09:23 USF School of Information Promotes Graduate Intelligence Programs at Ole Miss Recruitment FairThe 91社区 (USF) School of Information recently participated in the Intelligence and National Security Recruitment Fair hosted by the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (CISS) at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), connecting with a new generation of aspiring intelligence professionals.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-school-of-information-promotes-grad-intel-programs-atole-miss-recruitment-fair.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/cuddle-up-and-read-every-day.aspxCuddle Up and Read Every Day (CURED) celebrates its 10th annual reading event!Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 14 Apr 2025 13:42:17 Cuddle Up and Read Every Day (CURED) Celebrates its 10th Annual Reading EventCuddle Up and Read Every Day (CURED) celebrates its 10th annual reading event!91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/cuddle-up-and-read-every-day.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/matthieu-castillo-mlis-student-and-graduate-assistant-wins-acrl-scholarship.aspxMatthieu Castillo, an MLIS student with an emphasis on academic librarianship and disability education, recently won a scholarship to attend the ACRL conference virtually. Below, Matthieu shares his key takeaways from the conferenceMatthieu Castillo, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 10 Apr 2025 08:45:37 Matthieu Castillo, MLIS Student and Graduate Assistant, Recaps a Recent Scholarship Won to Attend the ACRL ConferenceMatthieu Castillo, an MLIS student with an emphasis on academic librarianship and disability education, recently won a scholarship to attend the ACRL conference virtually. Below, Matthieu shares his key takeaways from the conference91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/matthieu-castillo-mlis-student-and-graduate-assistant-wins-acrl-scholarship.aspxiSchool News/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鈥檚 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!91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-health-informatics-student-zuhair-niazi-admitted-to-usf-doctoral-audiology-program.aspxiSchool News/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.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-faculty-members-discuss-crisis-communications-and-social-media-trends.aspxiSchool News/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鈥檚 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).91社区: 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 News/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.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-assistant-professor-dr-anderson-shares-latest-article.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/the-student-health-informatics-club-hosts-generative-ai-workshop-on-healthcare-innovations.aspxOn January 29th, USF鈥檚 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鈥檚 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.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/the-student-health-informatics-club-hosts-generative-ai-workshop-on-healthcare-innovations.aspxiSchool News/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.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/thining-around-the-box-a-q-and-a-with-brian-matthews.aspxiSchool News/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), 28-53.91社区: 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 News/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol3issue1compressed.pdfThe 91社区 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 91社区 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!91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol3issue1compressed.pdfSI 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.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/spring2025newsletter.aspx/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/2024-alice-g-smith-lecture-featuring-kimberly-defusco.aspxThis year鈥檚 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鈥檚 2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture featured Kimberly DeFusco and her talk "To School Librarians: A Love Letter" presented on December 19th, 2024.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/2024-alice-g-smith-lecture-featuring-kimberly-defusco.aspxiSchool News