Erin Kelley was one of the few women in the Information Studies program when she graduated in 2002. During her four years at Florida State, she took every course she could in database structure, software engineering and programming. Her hard work paid off and today Erin is the owner of a thriving company, Simply Smart Technology, which …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Library & Information Studies
iSchool Alumna Erin Kelley redefines Tech Management
iSchool Alumna named University Librarian at Columbia University
Ann D. Thorton is no stranger to the College of Communication and Information (CCI). She graduated from the MLIS program in 1994 and was honored as the School of Information’s Distinguished Alumni in 2013. Her career’s success has been great, including working as the director of the New York Public Libraries, the largest public library …
CONTINUE READINGTaRhonda Harvey Mixes Passion and IT with Kolmio Global
Technology was rapidly changing when TaRhonda Harvey made the decision to get into Information Technology. It was during the era when beepers were disappearing and cell phones were becoming the new norm. The male-dominated field didn’t phase TaRhonda and today, she helps businesses build their brand and website through her company, Kolmio Global, LLC. Since graduating with …
CONTINUE READINGThe Dr. Martha Jane Zachert Endowed Scholarship
Elaine Crepeau, a two-time alumna of Florida State University, has enjoyed a lengthy and diverse career as a librarian. The beginning of her career started at Florida State, where she received her bachelor’s degree in 1972 and her master’s in library science a year later. It was at FSU that she met faculty member, Dr. Martha Jane …
CONTINUE READINGStocking Shelves to Managing Servers – Alums advance with Publix
Ah, Publix. Where shopping is a pleasure. Smiling service, delicious Pub Subs, killer BOGO deals every week – what more could you ask for? Founded in 1930 by George W. Jenkins, the 1,098 store-chain is a private corporation that is wholly owned by past and present employees. Turns out, working there is a pleasure too. …
CONTINUE READING20 Questions with Melissa Gross
20 Questions with Melissa Gross What was your first job? When I was sixteen I worked for Carte Blanche (a credit card company that no longer exists). If you were to write a personal memoir, what would you name it? My Life with Books. Where did you grow up? Los Angeles, CA What is …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alum Mary Turner transitions from FSU to Auburn Public Library
2013 Master of Science in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) graduate, Mary Turner, has let her imagination soar at the Auburn Public Library in Auburn, Ala. through planning displays and cataloging bibliographic items. The former B.S. Political Science undergraduate became inspired by librarianship while in Gambia, West Africa with the US Peace Corps in 2004-2006. She discovered …
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