Alumni News
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Alumna’s First Novel Nominated for Award
January 17, 2025
While working as an intern at a public library with a reputation for being haunted, a book-loving college student thinks about becoming a librarian. So, while a global pandemic turns life upside-down, she enrolls in graduate school. She works hard an…Read moreMaster of Science in Library Science (MSLS)
In Memoriam: Fred Roper
May 9, 2024
The School of Information and Library Science community is mourning the loss of a distinguished alumnus and passionate supporter, Fred Roper (AB ’60 and MSLS ’62). Roper grew up in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and became an avid library user in se…Read more
Moore Making the Most of SILS Education
April 8, 2024
Receiving the SILS Distinguished Alumni Award might seem like a suitable capstone to Anne Cooper Moore’s 40-year library career. After all, she retired from her position as dean of the J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte in December 2023. She s…Read moreMaster of Science in Library Science (MSLS)
Black History at SILS
February 9, 2024
In celebration of Black History Month, this article explores the rich history of Black alumni at the UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS). By delving into the past experiences and achievements of Black graduates, we honor their contri…Read more
Donna Nixon (MSLS ‘01) Named 2023 SILS Distinguished Alum
April 3, 2023
The UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) presented the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award to Donna Nixon (MSLS ‘01) on April 1 during the 2023 SILS Dean’s Luncheon. Established in 1981, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni wh…Read more
Julie Stivers (MSLS’15) named Library Journal “Mover & Shaker”
March 19, 2023
Julie Stivers (MSLS’15), alumna of the UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) and current librarian at Mount Vernon Middle School in Wake County, N.C., has been named a 2019 “Mover & Shaker” by Library Journal. Click here to read th…Read more Equity and Inclusion
Jane Frazier (MSIS ’13) to Be Featured on Spring 2023 SILS Alumni AMA Webina
February 18, 2023
REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE The UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) will host an Alumni Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar with Jane Frazier (MSIS ’13), Senior Applied Information Scientist in the Xero Data Team, on Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m.…Read more
Donna Nixon (MSLS ’01) to Deliver Spring 2023 Alumni Lecture
January 3, 2023
The UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) will host the first Spring 2023 alumni lecture by alum Donna Nixon (MSLS ’01) on Thursday, Feb. 9th at 3 p.m. ET via SILS YouTube Channel Livestream. Nixon currently serves as the Electronic Re…Read more
SILS Alum Larry Alford (MSLS ’78) Receives Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award
January 2, 2023
Alum Larry P. Alford (MSLS ’78) has been recognized with the prestigious Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award from colleagues at the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN). Alford currently holds the role of university chief librarian at th…Read more
Join the SILS Alumni Network on HeelsEngage
November 7, 2022
Over the next few months, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will be rolling out a new networking and career development platform called HeelsEngage. The UNC School of Information and Library Science welcomes all SILS alums to join the U…Read more