Grad Student Supports Visually Impaired Patrons at a Talking Book Library

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Whitney Harrison is a 27 year-old FSU School of Information student based in Tampa Bay, FL, pursuing a master’s degree in information studies. She was recently recognized for her outstanding achievements, receiving the 2020 Jacqueline D. Montgomery Scholarship in Information Studies.  “A library is a powerful resource for a community,” said Harrison. The inspiration behind …

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Meet Aimee Reist, iSchool Managing Director

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This story was written by Kaelen Birkholz, School of Information graduate assistant. Aimee Reist was appointed Managing Director at FSU School of Information (iSchool) for the start of the Fall 2020 semester. As the managing director of the iSchool, Reist works with the School’s director, Kathleen Burnett, to lead iSchool operations. “The School of Information …

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Pandemic in Paradise: Alumna Publishes Book Chronicling COVID in Florida

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Many have called 2020 a “lost year” due to the effects of COVID-19. Janet Naughton, (’15, M.S. Library and Information Studies) wanted to chronicle people’s everyday struggle with the changes brought on by the pandemic, leaving the world with a tangible testament of this historic time. She worked with over 60 contributors from Florida to …

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Cybersecurity Education Leading to A Career in Cyber Defense

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Do you have a passion for creatively tackling difficult tasks? Are you able to analyze situations critically? Do you have a desire to constantly learn new things? If you said yes to any of those questions, then you may be suited for a career in cybersecurity! CCI’s School of Information has an incredible cybersecurity curriculum …

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iSchool Alumnus Serves as Director of Satilla Regional Library System

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A two-time FSU School of Information (iSchool) alumnus, Rodney McElveen earned a Master of Science in Library and Information Studies in 2007 after receiving his bachelor’s in Information Studies in 2004. But before coming to FSU, Rodney’s love of working in a library ignited at the Tallahassee Community College Library. Now the Library Director of …

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