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College of Information and Communications

2016 News Archive

SLIS past, present and future

The term “geek” has evolved from a connotation that used to elicit a distasteful response. But as technology advances, Dr. David Lankes believes geekdom is, well, no longer geeky.

Long-time continuing education and alumni coordinator retires

Nonie Price has been a 24-year fixture at the School of Library and Information Science, connecting alumni and friends of the program through networking opportunities.

Alumni Spotlight: Tobias Brasier

Tobias Brasier, MLIS, 1994, is the director of web services for the School of Law. He is passionate about web redesign and is putting his degree to use through a variety of projects for the school and the Coleman Karesh Law Library. Through his many endeavors, Brasier illustrates just how versatile an MLIS can be.

Scholarship in Action: Researchers evaluate the social, environmental and health dimensions of the 2015 flood

The results of these projects will be reported at multiple scholarly conferences and journals, the true impact is in the recommendations made to the library systems, local government, and federal agencies for the improvement of community engagement and services.

Book collection underway for libraries destroyed by Hurricane Matthew flooding

Two USC organizations have partnered to "Read to Rebuild," a program to collect books for libraries devastated by the recent flooding in the coastal areas of North Carolina.

Doctoral student invited to preview new Smithsonian museum

School of Library and Information Science doctoral student Porchia Moore was invited to a preview tour of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

Two libraries: One year after the flood

Dr. Heather Moorefield-Lang looks back on the impact of, and recovery from, last year's Thousand Year Flood on two local school libraries.

Awards honor literacy leaders

They have gone "above and beyond in the quest to eliminate illiteracy" in South Carolina. And now they join nine years of recipients who have been named Literacy Leaders at the annual awards ceremony.

Alumni Spotlight: Prospect research analysts

In addition to holding MLIS degrees, Lindsay Rogillio, Abigail Mann and Hillary Hudson have something else in common: they work together at the university as prospect research analysts. The three specialize in gathering information so that USC's fundraisers have everything they need to succeed.

Faculty present findings on inclusive school libraries at international congress

Karen Gavigan and Clayton Copeland shared research gleaned from a rural, low-income middle-school classroom and from "Miss Sally" at an international conference examining inclusionary and accessibility strategies in school libraries.

MLIS student named Diversity Scholar

Maria Rios described librarians as being "magic" in her application for this honor. But the opportunities and funding she will receive from winning the award will not disappear.

Library of Congress awards major grant to library school

The Charleston church shooting was the catalyst for this grant application designed to educate South Carolina teachers and librarians about primary sources available through the Library of Congress, including civil rights resources, and how to effectively use them in libraries and classrooms.

This is what a maker space looks like

Dr. Heather Moorefield-Lang's standing-room-only presentation to the American Library Association Annual Conference provided a lively look at maker spaces - an emerging movement in library programming.

Alumni Spotlight: Karen McMullen

Karen McMullen is a 1994 MLIS graduate. In addition to working as head of access services for the USC School of Medicine Library, Karen also finds time to make a difference in her community.

Welcome to SLIS: Dr. David Lankes

After almost 30 years at Syracuse University, writing over 40 book chapters and journal articles, Dr. R. David Lankes is joining the University of South Carolina as director of the School of Library and Information Science.

Student association receives top national honor in back-to-back years

The USC Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA) chapter has been named the American Library Association (ALA) Student Chapter of the Year for the second year in a row.

New Books for Young Readers

If there is a young reader in your life, the Young Palmetto Books series from the University of South Carolina Press offers unique books that combine entertainment and education in beautifully illustrated volumes.

Classroom not needed

Obtaining a master's degree in the library field is a possibility for non-traditional students because of the distributed learning system at USC's School of Library and Information Science.

Final bow: Female Cocky graduating in style

For Cocky’s Reading Express, a statewide children’s literacy program, there has been a female inhabiting the mascot suit for the very first time.

Kawooya awarded Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship

Library and information science professor Dick Kawooya will spend two months in Uganda this summer working on a different kind of online academic program - one which includes development of a Web-based master's program in agricultural information and communication management.

Pat Feehan feted at annual lecture

It was not your typical Deans' and Directors' lecture. Awards were given out, but there was also singing, dancing and puppets. Laughter and tears. It was a retirement celebration for Dr. Pat.

Student's circuitous career path leads to prestigious internship

Emily Avery said that pursuing library science as a career was a "left turn in life." And this rerouting of her life was prompted by the simple, but oft-asked question, "What would you really like to do with the rest of your life?"

Class projects impact children and communities across the state

In a world where almost everything has gone digital and where 'flipping a page' more often than not means 'swiping a screen,' Dr. Michelle Martin ardently spreads the message that a printed book is still a valuable resource.

New director of library school named

Dr. David Lankes, author, researcher and passionate advocate for libraries and their essential role in today's society is the next director of the School of Library and Information Science.

Hats off to Pat

The School of Library and Information Science will hold its annual Deans' and Directors' Lecture on Thursday, April 14. But don't expect a traditional lecture as this year's program will include a retirement celebration for Dr. Pat Feehan.

Professor Michelle Martin Offers “African American’s Children Literature as a Genre of Resistance”

Dr. Martin delivered pointed and eloquent remarks at the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University. She began by playing a tinny recording of two people merrily singing a nursery rhyme tittering about the annihilation of black children.

February Alumni Spotlight: Falling in love with your school library

Cathy Jo Nelson's school activities during the month of February include a blind date with a book.

The roles of public libraries during natural disasters

Public libraries can be critical to prepare for natural disasters, and three researchers from the School of Library and Information Science have set out to see how.

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