SLIS alumnus Sol Hirsch (MLIS, 1972) was quoted in a recent USA Today article, “Libraries welcome homeless to community ‘living rooms’. ” Hirsch is the director of Alachua County Library District and was honored as the School’s 2008 Distinguished Alumnus. The USA Today article discusses how libraries are working to increase their services for homeless …
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USA Today article references SLIS alumnus Sol Hirsch
Homecoming 2010 Convocation Video
* Please note that due to a campus-wide power outage during Convocation, the video does not begin until about half-way through Convocation.
Also available is video of only the keynote speaker, Dr Laura Justice.
Friday, Nov. 5, FSU Gamma Chapter, Beta Phi Mu events
NOTE: A webcast of the BPM Gamma Chapter’s annual meeting held on Nov. 5 is available for viewing at: The Gamma Chapter of Beta Phi Mu, School of Library & Information Studies College of Communication & Information, The Florida State University Invites the alumni, faculty, staff and graduate students of the School of Library & …
CONTINUE READINGSLIS Visits FAME
Title: SLIS Visits FAMELocation: Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando FLLink out: Click hereDescription: Exhibits, Booth #812. Are you a current SLIS student or alum–or considering getting your Master’s in Library and Information Studies? Visit Drs. Nancy Everhart and Linda Swaine at booth 812 and or learn about our completely online master’s degree program or just say …
CONTINUE READINGWarrick Dunn a finalist for Jefferson Award; fans urged to vote
Warrick Dunn has represented The Florida State University well, both on and off the football field, and now the FSU community has an opportunity to show its appreciation. Dunn, a graduate of the College of Communication & Information’s School of Library & Information Studies, is a finalist for a prestigious Jefferson Award for Public Service. …
CONTINUE READINGSt. Augustine alumni host President and Mrs. Barron, CCI leaders
Old City FSU extended a warm Seminole welcome to President Eric Barron and First Lady Molly Barron when they visited St. Augustine in August. College of Communication & Information Dean Larry Dennis, Universities Libraries Dean Julia Zimmerman, CCI Development Director Mafe Brooks and Patricia Ramsey, vice president for principal gifts of the FSU Foundation/Women4FSU, were …
CONTINUE READINGRecent alumnus Giroir receives multiple accolades from Jefferson Parish
by Bob Branciforte School of Library & Information Studies alumnus Tom Giroir (MSLIS, 2009) has been making a splash this year in Louisiana’s Jefferson Parish, New Orlean’s western suburb. After being named the Jefferson Parish Public Library Employee of the Year, he has now been named the Jefferson Parish Employee of the Year. “Obviously, you …
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