Alumna & Professor Publish Book on Serving Vulnerable Students in University Libraries

Julia Skinner (’15, Ph.D. Information Studies) and FSU School of Information (iSchool) Professor Melissa Gross have collaborated to publish a book titled, Underserved Patrons in University Libraries: Assisting Students Facing Trauma, Abuse and Discrimination. The book serves as a collection of stories from contributors who have experiences with underserved patrons on college campuses, especially those …

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Alumnus Works Remotely While Touring the Country

Gilberto Parada (’13, B.S. Information Communication Technology) has always had a knack for adventure. In 2016, Parada sold everything he owned to move west and seek a larger career market. When he arrived in San Diego, Parada worked at a design agency for a year before securing a job as a UX designer for an …

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iSchool Alumna Named President of IAMSLIC

Jaime Goldman (’09, M.S. Library and Information Science) was named President of the International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC). She was voted into the position over two years ago and has since then worked her way through the organization. A 4-year commitment, the position of President of IAMSLIC that …

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Leadership Alumni Series Connects Students with Industry

The Alumni Leadership Series was formally launched this fall with a focus on connecting students with recent alumni. Ebe Randeree, Associate Dean in the College, seized the opportunity. He said that “It has been tough for students to expand their network, visit employers, and attend career fairs. Going virtual presented an opportunity to expand our …

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Aaron Redda: iSchool Success Story

Aaron Redda (’20, M.S. Information Technology) is the definition of an iSchool success. On his many list of achievements, Redda was named the youngest member to serve on the FAMU NAA-Leon County Executive Board, as its fundraising chair earlier this month. He also received the Jacqueline D. Montgomery Scholarship in Information Studies and a national …

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