iSchool Professors Called to Write Third Edition of Book

School of Information (iSchool) adjunct professor Christie Koontz and retired faculty Lorri Mon have been called to write the third edition of their book, “Marketing and Social Media: A Guide for Libraries, Museums and Archives!” Koontz and Mon initially collaborated on their first book in 2014 after teaching innovative marketing and social media management classes for the iSchool at Florida State University.

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Marcia Mardis Presents Technical Workforce Paper in Brussels

Professor and Associate Dean Marcia Mardis presented the paper “’Sometimes You’re in a Tight Spot’: A Woman Welder Reflects on her Advanced Manufacturing Educational Experiences” at the 2024 EdMedia conference in Brussels, Belgium, on July 2, 2024. “I can’t even begin to describe what an honor and thrill it was to present this paper in …

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Celebrating Florida Library Association Award Winners From The College

A School of Information alumnus Joseph Dellosa (M.S. ‘23) and current Information master’s student Jazmin Jimenez were awarded Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards earlier this year. FLA awards honor different individuals, organizations, and additional library supporters who extend help to their library system. Dellosa and Jimenez were both awarded The Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award which recognizes an individual or group for their outstanding program creation which offers direct service to youth through a measurable impact.

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CCI Students Present at National Technology Conference

From June 26-30, ten College of Communication and Information (CCI) students and one CCI alumna presented at the National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference in Orlando, Florida. The students who attended, all members of the FSU Students & Technology in Academia, Research, and Service (STARS) alliance, presented in seven sessions addressing collaboration, leadership, and teamwork to audiences of over 1,000 TSA members from all around the country.

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iSchool Alumna Dr. Aisha Johnson Named a 2024 Mover and Shaker

Aisha Johnson Named 2024 Shaker and Mover

Dr. Aisha Johnson (MLIS ’09, PhD ’15), distinguished alumna of the College of Communication and Information, was named a 2024 Mover and Shaker for her contributions to the Library and Information Sciences profession. “Movers and Shakers” awards are granted to leaders with a record of excellence in their work, civic engagement, and philanthropic efforts.

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