Francesca Tripodi, Assistant Professor at the UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS), is the lead author on a newly published research article examining the role libraries play in finding a solution to disinformation. In “Libraries Combating Disinformation: From … Read more
n the role, James also serves the UNC School of Education. When talking about his new role as the inaugural director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at the UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) and the … Read more
Tressie McMillan Cottom, an associate professor at the UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS), ranked in the top 200 education scholars in the nation on Education Week‘s “2023 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings,” an annual list published by American Enterprise Institute … Read more
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 Resources … Read more
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 the University of Toronto, a … Read more
The UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) extends its congratulations to the SILS students that graduated in December 2022. During the University’s winter commencement ceremony, which was held in the Dean E. Smith Center on December 11, 20 SILS graduates students and 15 … Read more
Designing and Building Tools for Fostering Equity and Inclusion in Civic Decision-Making Narges Mahyar and Ali Sarvghad UMass Amherst Hosted by SILS McColl Term Professor David Gotz When: Monday November 14, 10am-11am Location: Via Zoom @ https://unc.zoom.us/j/93078645502?pwd=cHVhcExQRVhDb0NHdVQxMi9mTU1JZz09 The speakers will be available for … Read more
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 … Read more
UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) third-year doctoral student Lan Li has been accepted into the Association for Information Systems (AIS) Entrepreneurial Innovation Fellowship Program. AIS’s mission is to serve society through the advancement of knowledge and the … Read more
SILS alum Jim Curry (MSLS ‘18) received the Rising Star of the Year Award from the Arkansas Library Association (ArLA) during the organization’s annual conference in October. This award recognizes a library worker with fewer than 5 years of experience … Read more
