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The exploration of principles and practices related to the organization, retrieval, dissemination and preservation of information, with a focus on the role of libraries in supporting access to knowledge and promoting information literacy.

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UMSI’s Civic Librarian Project empowers librarians to create civic technology

01/21/2025

A new, open-access course from UMSI builds on librarians’ expertise by giving them a toolkit to create community solutions using 21st century technology. 

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Distinguished UMSI alumnus John Szabo named Librarian of the Year

01/09/2025

The Los Angeles Public Library serves the largest population of any public library in the United States, and in his tenure Szabo has prioritized hearing directly from Los Angelenos about their needs.

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Industry Insights: Meet copyright expert and UMSI lecturer Melissa Levine

11/18/2024

In this Q&A, Levine shares how emerging technologies like generative AI are making copyright more complicated, and reveals why contracts are anything but boring. 

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Austin Book’s quest to make libraries the ultimate entertainment

11/15/2024

Austin Book wants to be a librarian. And yes, he’s aware of how perfect his last name is for the profession.

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Meet Rebecca Frank, UMSI’s newest assistant professor

11/14/2024

In her profile, Frank talks about trustworthiness, risk and the preservation of digital repositories. 

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UMSI Research Roundup. Automated Driving. Natural Disasters. Memory Work. Check out UMSI faculty and PhD student publications.

Automated Driving | Natural Disasters | Memory work: UMSI Research Roundup

09/24/2024

Recent UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. 

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High schoolers explore the future through UMSI summer programs

09/09/2024

AI, free speech and future careers were top of mind for high school students participating in UMSI’s educational outreach programs this summer.

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UMSI Research Roundup. Cannabis Use, TikTok Social Drama. Recent publications by UMSI faculty and PhD students.

Cannabis use | TikTok social drama: UMSI Research Roundup

08/28/2024

Recent UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. 

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Megan Threats in a colorful jacket and a long skirt standing in front of a multi-colored wall.

Megan Threats named Michigan State University Stephen O. Murray Scholar in Residence

08/27/2024

During the residency, Threats will be hosting a series of public workshops and events paying homage to the legacy of libraries who’ve engaged in intersectional activism. 

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Welcome, new faculty

UMSI welcomes new 2024-25 faculty

08/23/2024

UMSI’s newest faculty bring industry experience and help expand course offerings and expertise in areas like health informatics, digital media studies and social media. 

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