SLIS School Library Media Program Ranked First in the Nation in 2014 U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Graduate Schools"

Florida State’s No. 1 ranked School Library Media Program at the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) is among 56 such programs accredited by the American Library Association around the country. Its master’s degree program is completely online, with students closely monitored and supported through technology, including employing Skype to observe interns in the …

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CCI employees recognized at Awards Ceremony

The 2013 Academic Affairs Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony was held on April 30.  This event recognizes employees who have: served 10, 20, 30, and 35 years at the university with Sustained Service Awards, recognized with a Gabor Superior Accomplishment Award, and been highlighted as Exemplary Service Awards (awarded through nominations from Division employees and chosen …

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Congratulations to Beta Phi Mu nominees

Several recent School of Library and Information Studies graduates were nominated by SLIS faculty to join Beta Phi Mu, the international LIS honor society. They include:  Jenna Cowen Jennifer Diaz Leonel Escamilla Allison George Marcus Gilfert Kristen Gurciullo Marjorie Hoomes Natacha JeanBaptiste Mairelys Lemus-Rojas Jeremy Lucas Lindsey McDole Hyacinth Power Rachel Ramsey Claudia Robinson Lauren …

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13 CCI students inducted into Garnet and Gold Scholar Society

Congratulations to the following 13 CCI students who were inducted on April 25 into the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society– we are very proud of your accomplishments!  This Society facilitates involvement and recognizes the engaged, well-rounded student who excels within and beyond the classroom in the areas of Leadership, Internship, Service, International, and Research.  A student who …

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Florida Library Association: May 1-3, Hilton Orlando

Florida Library Association New Possibilities and Partnerships May 1 -3 Hilton Orlando 6001 Destination Parkway Orlando, FL 32819 407-313-4300 www.flalib.org Exhibits Open FSU Booth #411:  Wednesday 4:30 – 6 pm; Thursday 8 – 4 pm Staffed by ALA Student Chapter and Dr. K, Pam Doffek, Dr. Linda Swaine   Wednesday, May 1, Opening Ceremony, 9:30 …

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FSU collaboration to help librarians serve those with autism spectrum disorder

The Florida State University has received a $573,554 grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for a collaborative project between the PALM Center at the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) and the Autism Institute at the College of Medicine. Project PALS (Panhandle Autism Library Services) is a two-year program …

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FSU-SLIS student chapter recognized for second year by ALA

The Florida State University student chapter of the American Library Association (ALA) has won the 2012-2013 Runner-Up for the ALA Student Chapter of the Year Award. The news comes after receiving top honors last year as the ALA’s 2011-2012 Student Chapter of the Year. “Despite it being a largely virtual group, our chapter has once …

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