Find the iSchool at ALA 2016

Join FSU iSchool faculty, students, staff and alumni at the American Library Association Conference in Orlando, Florida!  Here’s where you can find us at ALA: Friday June 24, 2016 Friday 24 June – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Marcia Mardis, Associate Professor, will be at the CLASS II Research Project Meeting, OCCC – S330H Friday …

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Alum Sandra Phoenix Leads at the HBCU Library Alliance

Alumna Sandra Phoenix (M.S. ’07) shines when she has a close connection to her work. That’s why non-profit and social services interests her. She’s combined that passion with her passion for library science as the executive director for the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) Library Alliance. Dedicated to developing library leaders, preserving collections and planning for the …

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Alumna Gina Oviedo-Martinez Embraces Love for Libraries as Senior Librarian at Hillsborough County Public Libraries

Gina Oviedo-Martinez (M.S. ’10) has a ton of untraditional experience under her belt. The trilingual alumna was homeschooled during high school, lived in Mexico for three years to develop her research interests and has worked in academic, school and public libraries. Oviedo-Martinez was encouraged to pursue the MLIS program at Florida State by her mother, who she says is “always …

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IT Alum Ryan Sullivan Thrives as Windows Systems Administrator

More than anything else, Ryan Sullivan (B.S. ’10) appreciates the opportunities that his degree in Information Technology has afforded him. His degree has helped him gain experience in a variety of fields under IT, such as infrastructure and support, technical operations, and system administration. Sullivan recognizes his time spent studying at Florida State University as a valuable learning …

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Gene Sherron Scholarship Marks First Endowment for Technology Programs

Retired professor Gene Sherron recently gifted FSU’s iSchool with $30,000 to fund the very first endowment to provide scholarships for the Information Technology program. With his generous gift, Sherron is taking the lead to ensure that the next generation of IT students will have the support they need to succeed in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of technology. The Professor Gene …

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Alumna Carol Russo Finds Calling as Community Library Manager, Senior of Northwest Regional Library

As a child growing up in New York, Carol Russo (M.S. ’99) spent a lot of time in the library. Today, as the Community Library Manager, Senior of the Northwest Regional Library of Broward County, she spends her time quite similarly. These days, of course, she’s not just sitting around and reading. Russo works hard to manage 72,000 square feet …

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