College of Information and Communications

2017 News Archive

SLIS joins the ranks of international information organization

The School of Library and Information Science is the first — and only — program in South Carolina to be accepted as a member of the iSchools organization, an international consortium of institutions dedicated to the information field.

Information Science students present undergraduate research

Cell phone electromagnetic radiation, transgender acceptance in the south and whole body donors in South Carolina are just a few of the research projects presented at the annual Discovery Day.

SLIS hosts nationwide meeting of libraries and LIS educators

Participants met to brainstorm ways to attract the best people into librarianship and to give them the skills needed to serve their communities.

Two Carolina students explore the growing world of information science

If you speak with LeAnne Davison and Tavashia Berry, you will learn that they are two students with very different backgrounds and career paths. Despite this, they are among 47 students drawn to the information science major offered by the School of Library and Information Science.

Literacy leaders honored

The 11th Annual Literacy Leaders awards were presented to individuals and organizations who developed and implemented innovative and creative approaches to literacy education in South Carolina.

Get ready for a Cocky weekend

On Sept. 15, a 6-foot-5, 773-pound bronze statue of the beloved mascot will be dedicated in front of Davis College. Cocky is seated on a bench, with one hand raised high with a spurs-up sign.

Kim Jeffcoat: A literacy icon

Kim Jeffcoat is a woman of many acronyms: SCCCBL, CRE, SLIS, and CIC. But all these letters simply spell out what she’s been promoting for at least the past seven years: literacy.

Flood researchers need survey participants

Were you impacted by the catastrophic flooding that hit the Midlands in October 2015 or Hurricane Matthew last November? If so, faculty examining the role played by public libraries and how community members accessed needed information invite you to take a short survey.

Hearst awards major grant to College of Information and Communications

The College of Information and Communications has received a $100,000 Hearst Foundations grant to strengthen South Carolina communities through comprehensive literacy efforts.

SLIS re-accredited by American Library Association

The American Library Association has granted re-accreditation to the Master of Library and Information Science program at USC. The designation, effective for seven years, is held by only 60 programs nationwide.

Growing savers

Heather McCue believes that children begin to form ideas about money and spending well before their parents teach them about finances. She created the Growing Savers program to help the youngest Richland Library visitors gain a head start on their financial stability.

A tale from the streets

Two college alumni and one library school professor have paired with four incarcerated teenage boys to write a book about gang violence. The graphic novel project started with the goal of improving literacy and writing skills, but it has grown into much more.

SLIS graduates a record number of doctoral students

Eight doctoral students and 61 master's students were honored at the School of Library and Information Science annual hooding ceremony.

Student puts information science skills to the test

Senior information science major Michelle Sprague is putting her skills to use as an intern at local software company TCube Solutions.

Annual lecture encourages bold commitment to information and knowledge school

South Carolina is fertile ground and an "information wonderland." That's the message Dr. Michael Eisenberg spread as the keynote speaker for the Deans' and Directors' Lecture.

Nominations are open for 2017 literacy leader awards

The Annual Literacy Leaders Awards and Peggy Parish Prizes will be awarded in the fall. Nominate an individual, organization or group who has made a statewide impact on literacy in South Carolina.

SLIS celebrates excellence at annual event

Students, faculty and alumni whose achievements include excellence in leadership, scholarship and service were honored at a ceremony during the Deans' and Directors' lecture.

Alumni Spotlight: Susan Lyon

Richland Library Learning Engagement Manager Susan Lyon is more than just a 2006 MLIS alumna – she’s also a 2017 Public Library Association Fellow. Lyon recently participated in a week-long leadership development program with other library leaders from across the nation.

Student Spotlight: April Dawkins

Graduating in May after four years at the University of South Carolina, April Dawkins is excited to begin her new role in her academic specialty of school librarianship.

iSchool movement co-founder to deliver annual lecture

Dr. Michael Eisenberg will deliver the 2017 Deans' and Directors' Lecture on Monday, April 3, at the South Carolina State Library. His address will make the case for the importance of the information and communications fields in every area of human endeavor.

SLIS and partners take professional development on the road

It's no secret that regular professional development and training helps school librarians stay at the top of their game. But what happens when providing that kind of preparation becomes a challenge for schools and districts?

Rebooting an IT career

After more than 16 years as Carolina’s chief information officer and vice president for information technology, Bill Hogue is starting a new gig as a faculty member in the School of Library and Information Science.

Alumna credits her programs of study for confidence, success

An undergraduate degree in information science prepared Ashley Griffith for her current job and to excel in the master’s program at the School of Library and Information Science. She’s passionate about her career and her programs of study.

In Memoriam: Dr. Robert V. Williams

His students adored him. His friends and colleagues called him true blue and all of us will miss this one of a kind "Gentleman Scholar."

Alumni Spotlight: Mandy Malone

Pete the Cat is one cool cat, and so is Katie (Mandy) Malone. The 2013 MLIS alumna works as a technical services specialist at the Williamsburg Regional Library in Williamsburg, Va. From dressing as the famous feline children’s book character to cataloging materials, read about how Malone uses skills she learned in the School of Library and Information Science.

McCue named 2016 Outstanding Librarian in S.C.

Alumna Heather McCue was recognized by the South Carolina Library Association for her outstanding service to the community. McCue says the recognition encourages her to "dream bigger."

Clearing the dust: How libraries are changing in the 21st century

Students no longer hover over microfiche or use the Dewey Decimal System catalog. Now they are more likely to use eBooks, makerspaces or hotspot lending.

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