/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/Recent posts from ����Vlog iSchool Newsen-usTue, 21 Apr 2026 21:17:36 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2026/usf-hosts-2026-alice-g-smith-lecture-at-fla-annual-meeting.aspxJoin us for the annual Alice G. Smith Lecture at the Florida Library Association Annual Meeting. Sponsored by the ����Vlog. This year Nancy Fredericks will be giving her presentation, “Community: The Heart of the Library,” on May 13th.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 07 Apr 2026 10:13:50 ����Vlog Hosts 2026 Alice G. Smith Lecture at FLA Annual MeetingJoin us for the annual Alice G. Smith Lecture at the Florida Library Association Annual Meeting. Sponsored by the ����Vlog. This year Nancy Fredericks will be giving her presentation, “Community: The Heart of the Library,” on May 13th.Nancy Fredericks/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2026/usf-hosts-2026-alice-g-smith-lecture-at-fla-annual-meeting.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2026/cyberbay-conference-2026.aspxThis year’s CyberBay Summit was held March 11th-13th at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. Dr. Gary (Scuba) of the ����Vlog School of Information presented alongside Dr. Linda Nhon and Dr. Tad Schnaufer from the Global and National Security Institute at ����Vlog.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantFri, 03 Apr 2026 10:15:45 CyberBay Conference 2026This year’s CyberBay Summit was held March 11th-13th at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. Dr. Gary (Scuba) of the ����Vlog School of Information presented alongside Dr. Linda Nhon and Dr. Tad Schnaufer from the Global and National Security Institute at ����Vlog.Dr. Gary at the CyberBay Event 2026 with 2 others/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2026/cyberbay-conference-2026.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2026/the-2026-fulbright-faculty-awards.aspxThe ����Vlog has once again been named a national Top Producer for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for the 2025–2026 academic year.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 26 Mar 2026 10:33:41 The 2026 Fulbright Faculty AwardsThe ����Vlog has once again been named a national Top Producer for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for the 2025–2026 academic year.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2026/the-2026-fulbright-faculty-awards.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/si-newsletter-vol4-no1-compressed.pdfThe ����Vlog School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight the AMIA Symposium, National Reforma Conference, Alise Conference and more!External ArticleWed, 28 Jan 2026 09:38:26 SI Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 1 Spring 2026The ����Vlog School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight the AMIA Symposium, National Reforma Conference, Alise Conference and more!����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/si-newsletter-vol4-no1-compressed.pdfSI Newsletter/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/dr-alon-friedman-was-recently-elevated-to-the-grade-of-ieee-senior-member.aspxDr. Alon Friedman was recently elevated to the grade of IEEE Senior MemberThu, 11 Dec 2025 09:14:04 Dr. Alon Friedman was recently elevated to the grade of IEEE Senior MemberDr. Alon Friedman was recently elevated to the grade of IEEE Senior Member����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/dr-alon-friedman-was-recently-elevated-to-the-grade-of-ieee-senior-member.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/amia-2025-annual-symposium.aspxThe American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) held its annual conference this past November 15th-19th in Atlanta, Georgia bringing together informaticians from around the world to share their research and ideas.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 02 Dec 2025 08:30:07 AMIA 2025 Annual SymposiumThe American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) held its annual conference this past November 15th-19th in Atlanta, Georgia bringing together informaticians from around the world to share their research and ideas.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/amia-2025-annual-symposium.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/def-con-33-hacking-conference-2025.aspxDr. Gary attends DEF CON 33, the world's largest hacker conference, August 7th through the 10th, 2025, held in Las Vegas. Dr. Gary attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 29 Sep 2025 10:51:17 DEF CON 33 Hacking Conference 2025Dr. Gary attends DEF CON 33, the world's largest hacker conference, August 7th through the 10th, 2025, held in Las Vegas. Dr. Gary attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community.Dr. Gary at the DEF CON 33 2025 Event/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/def-con-33-hacking-conference-2025.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/si-newsletter-vol3-no2-compressed-compressed.pdfThe ����Vlog School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight Dr. Shereff celebrating 15 years with ����Vlog, FLA's annual conference and more!External ArticleTue, 23 Sep 2025 10:35:44 SI Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 2 Fall 2025The ����Vlog School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight Dr. Shereff celebrating 15 years with ����Vlog, FLA's annual conference and more!����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/si-newsletter-vol3-no2-compressed-compressed.pdfSI Newsletter/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/ala-librarians-we-have-lost.aspxIn 2026 the American Library Association will celebrate 150 years since its start in 1876. Approaching this sesquicentennial gives the ALA a chance to reflect on its long and rich history and all the librarians worked together to make the ALA what it is today.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 04 Aug 2025 14:11:04 ALA Librarians We Have LostIn 2026 the American Library Association will celebrate 150 years since its start in 1876. Approaching this sesquicentennial gives the ALA a chance to reflect on its long and rich history and all the librarians worked together to make the ALA what it is today.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/ala-librarians-we-have-lost.aspx/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/38th-international-flairs-conference.aspxResearchers gathered together this past May for the 38th International FLAIRS Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida to discuss and share the latest ideas in artificial intelligence.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantFri, 18 Jul 2025 10:56:59 38th International FLAIRS ConferenceResearchers gathered together this past May for the 38th International FLAIRS Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida to discuss and share the latest ideas in artificial intelligence.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/38th-international-flairs-conference.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-alumna-lucia-martinez-gonzalez-recognized-with-naming-of-tot-lot.aspxFormer ����Vlog School of Information distinguished alumna was recognized with naming of the "Lucía Martínez González Tot Lot" at the North Miami Public Library.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 26 Jun 2025 11:12:24 ����Vlog Alumna Lucía Martínez González Recognized with Naming of Tot LotFormer ����Vlog School of Information distinguished alumna was recognized with naming of the "Lucía Martínez González Tot Lot" at the North Miami Public Library.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-alumna-lucia-martinez-gonzalez-recognized-with-naming-of-tot-lot.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/undergraduate-school-of-information-students-present-at-florida-blue-research-event.aspxSchool of Information undergraduate students, Chukwuma Okoroji and Roy Chen, presented their research on reducing pregnancy related mortality, particularly in low resource regions at this year's Florida Blue undergraduate research event.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantFri, 06 Jun 2025 10:25:51 Undergraduate School of Information Students Present at the Florida Blue Research EventSchool of Information undergraduate students, Chukwuma Okoroji and Roy Chen, presented their research on reducing pregnancy related mortality, particularly in low resource regions at this year's Florida Blue undergraduate research event.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/undergraduate-school-of-information-students-present-at-florida-blue-research-event.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/fla-library-association-annual-conference-usf-alumni-reception-recap.aspxThe annual Florida Library Association recently held it's meeting here in Orlando, Florida. Check out our recap here!Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 29 May 2025 08:59:50 Florida Library Association Annual Conference - ����Vlog Alumni Reception RecapThe annual Florida Library Association recently held it's meeting here in Orlando, Florida. Check out our recap here!����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/fla-library-association-annual-conference-usf-alumni-reception-recap.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/tampa-through-time.aspxThe Society of Florida Archivists (SFA) held its annual conference in St. Augustine from May 13- 14. Read about the conference here!Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 27 May 2025 08:45:44 Tampa Through TimeThe Society of Florida Archivists (SFA) held its annual conference in St. Augustine from May 13- 14. Read about the conference here!����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/tampa-through-time.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-school-of-information-promotes-grad-intel-programs-atole-miss-recruitment-fair.aspxThe ����Vlog (����Vlog) School of Information recently participated in the Intelligence and National Security Recruitment Fair hosted by the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (CISS) at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), connecting with a new generation of aspiring intelligence professionals.Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:09:23 ����Vlog School of Information Promotes Graduate Intelligence Programs at Ole Miss Recruitment FairThe ����Vlog (����Vlog) School of Information recently participated in the Intelligence and National Security Recruitment Fair hosted by the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (CISS) at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), connecting with a new generation of aspiring intelligence professionals.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-school-of-information-promotes-grad-intel-programs-atole-miss-recruitment-fair.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/cuddle-up-and-read-every-day.aspxCuddle Up and Read Every Day (CURED) celebrates its 10th annual reading event!Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 14 Apr 2025 13:42:17 Cuddle Up and Read Every Day (CURED) Celebrates its 10th Annual Reading EventCuddle Up and Read Every Day (CURED) celebrates its 10th annual reading event!����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/cuddle-up-and-read-every-day.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/matthieu-castillo-mlis-student-and-graduate-assistant-wins-acrl-scholarship.aspxMatthieu Castillo, an MLIS student with an emphasis on academic librarianship and disability education, recently won a scholarship to attend the ACRL conference virtually. Below, Matthieu shares his key takeaways from the conferenceMatthieu Castillo, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 10 Apr 2025 08:45:37 Matthieu Castillo, MLIS Student and Graduate Assistant, Recaps a Recent Scholarship Won to Attend the ACRL ConferenceMatthieu Castillo, an MLIS student with an emphasis on academic librarianship and disability education, recently won a scholarship to attend the ACRL conference virtually. Below, Matthieu shares his key takeaways from the conference����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/matthieu-castillo-mlis-student-and-graduate-assistant-wins-acrl-scholarship.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-health-informatics-student-zuhair-niazi-admitted-to-usf-doctoral-audiology-program.aspxZuhair Niazi, an undergraduate student at ����Vlog, reflects on his personal journey to graduate school. As he prepares to graduate this spring and begin the Doctor of Audiology Program at ����Vlog in fall 2025, his story is one of resilience and a drive to create meaningful change. Read more here!Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 31 Mar 2025 10:49:49 ����Vlog Health Informatics Student, Zuhair Niazi, Admitted into ����Vlog’s Doctoral Audiology Program with a Mission to Improve Diagnosis and CareZuhair Niazi, an undergraduate student at ����Vlog, reflects on his personal journey to graduate school. As he prepares to graduate this spring and begin the Doctor of Audiology Program at ����Vlog in fall 2025, his story is one of resilience and a drive to create meaningful change. Read more here!����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-health-informatics-student-zuhair-niazi-admitted-to-usf-doctoral-audiology-program.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-faculty-members-discuss-crisis-communications-and-social-media-trends.aspxSchool of Information faculty member, Dr. Loni Hagen, participates in conversation around crisis communication and social media trends with Singapore Ministry of Defense Communication Organization.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantFri, 14 Mar 2025 09:17:05 ����Vlog Faculty Members Discuss Crisis Communications and Social Media Trends during Meeting with Singapore Ministry of Defense Communications OrganizationSchool of Information faculty member, Dr. Loni Hagen, participates in conversation around crisis communication and social media trends with Singapore Ministry of Defense Communication Organization.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-faculty-members-discuss-crisis-communications-and-social-media-trends.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+Feb.+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26amp;utm_content=School+of+Information%e2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsSI faculty member Dr. Amelia Anderson is the 2024-2025 recipient of the Connie Van Fleet Award from the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE).External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 15:14:33 School of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adultsSI faculty member Dr. Amelia Anderson is the 2024-2025 recipient of the Connie Van Fleet Award from the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE).����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+Feb.+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26amp;utm_content=School+of+Information%e2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-assistant-professor-dr-anderson-shares-latest-article.aspxIn her new article titled Best Practices and Library Program Ideas for Autistic Children and Teens, Assistant Professor Dr. Amelia Anderson continues the conversation on how libraries can create more inclusive spaces.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 18 Feb 2025 11:25:54 ����Vlog Assistant Professor Dr. Amelia Anderson Shares 12 Best Practices for Libraries Supporting Autistic Children and Teens in Latest ArticleIn her new article titled Best Practices and Library Program Ideas for Autistic Children and Teens, Assistant Professor Dr. Amelia Anderson continues the conversation on how libraries can create more inclusive spaces.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-assistant-professor-dr-anderson-shares-latest-article.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/the-student-health-informatics-club-hosts-generative-ai-workshop-on-healthcare-innovations.aspxOn January 29th, ����Vlog’s Student Health Informatics Club (SHIC) hosted a healthcare-focused Generative AI workshop featuring guest speaker Mr. Mike Bice, an expert in healthcare administration and an instructor in artificial intelligence and health informatics.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 10 Feb 2025 10:46:00 The Student Health Informatics Club Hosts Generative AI Workshop on Healthcare InnovationsOn January 29th, ����Vlog’s Student Health Informatics Club (SHIC) hosted a healthcare-focused Generative AI workshop featuring guest speaker Mr. Mike Bice, an expert in healthcare administration and an instructor in artificial intelligence and health informatics.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/the-student-health-informatics-club-hosts-generative-ai-workshop-on-healthcare-innovations.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/thining-around-the-box-a-q-and-a-with-brian-matthews.aspx2001 graduate, Brian Matthews, sits down for a Q&A session with current MLIS student, Adrianna La Kam to discuss his new framework for developing community-centered library programs.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 03 Feb 2025 09:24:10 Thinking Around the Box: A Q&A with ����Vlog Alum Brian Mathews2001 graduate, Brian Matthews, sits down for a Q&A session with current MLIS student, Adrianna La Kam to discuss his new framework for developing community-centered library programs.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/thining-around-the-box-a-q-and-a-with-brian-matthews.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/dr-alicia-long-publishes-new-article-in-the-international-journal-of-information-diversity-and-inclusion.aspxNew article published! Long, A., & Adkins, D. (2025). Identity, familia, and belonging: Librarians of Latino American heritage and professional associations. The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion (IJIDI), 8(3/4), 28-53.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:57:27 Dr. Alicia Long Publishes New Article in the International Journal of Information, Diversity, and InclusionNew article published! Long, A., & Adkins, D. (2025). Identity, familia, and belonging: Librarians of Latino American heritage and professional associations. The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion (IJIDI), 8(3/4), 28-53.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/dr-alicia-long-publishes-new-article-in-the-international-journal-of-information-diversity-and-inclusion.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol3issue1compressed.pdfThe ����Vlog School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight a special welcome message from the FLA president, Dr. Hagen's Fullbright journey and more!External ArticleWed, 15 Jan 2025 08:34:19 SI Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 1 Spring 2025The ����Vlog School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight a special welcome message from the FLA president, Dr. Hagen's Fullbright journey and more!����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol3issue1compressed.pdfSI Newsletter/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/spring2025newsletter.aspxSI Newsletter Spring 2025 Volume 3 Issue 1 has arrived! Please see the details in the PDF.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:24:09 Spring 2025 Volume 3 Issue 1 NewsletterSI Newsletter Spring 2025 Volume 3 Issue 1 has arrived! Please see the details in the PDF.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/spring2025newsletter.aspx/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/2024-alice-g-smith-lecture-featuring-kimberly-defusco.aspxThis year’s 2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture featured Kimberly DeFusco and her talk "To School Librarians: A Love Letter" presented on December 19th, 2024.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:52:38 2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture Featuring Kimberly DeFuscoThis year’s 2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture featured Kimberly DeFusco and her talk "To School Librarians: A Love Letter" presented on December 19th, 2024.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/2024-alice-g-smith-lecture-featuring-kimberly-defusco.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/kaufmann-and-clarence-publish-article-in-fla-fall-2024-issue.aspxCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann along with colleague, Clarence Maybee, publish article in FLA Fall 2024 issue.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorFri, 22 Nov 2024 14:26:08 Dr. Kaufmann and Clarence Maybee Publish Article in Florida Libraries Fall 2024 IssueCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann along with colleague, Clarence Maybee, publish article in FLA Fall 2024 issue.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/kaufmann-and-clarence-publish-article-in-fla-fall-2024-issue.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-publishes-article-a-short-history.aspxAbigail Starcher publishes, "A Short History of the First Native American Women Lawyers and Judges in the United States."Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:19:45 MLIS Student Publishes Article, "A Short History of the First Native American Women Lawyers and Judges in the United States"Abigail Starcher publishes, "A Short History of the First Native American Women Lawyers and Judges in the United States."����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-publishes-article-a-short-history.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/faculty-member-kiersty-cox-and-mlis-alumni-present-at-two-recent-conferences.aspxRecent faculty member, Kiersty Cox, along with ����Vlog MLIS Alumni, James Sholz had the opportunity to present at the SELA conference in July, as well as the 10th Annual Africa Conference at Tennessee State University in April.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorFri, 30 Aug 2024 08:20:12 Faculty Member, Kiersty Cox and MLIS Alumni Present at Two Recent ConferencesRecent faculty member, Kiersty Cox, along with ����Vlog MLIS Alumni, James Sholz had the opportunity to present at the SELA conference in July, as well as the 10th Annual Africa Conference at Tennessee State University in April.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/faculty-member-kiersty-cox-and-mlis-alumni-present-at-two-recent-conferences.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/enhancing-hurricane-emergency-response.aspxAssistant Professor of ����Vlog’s School of Information, Dr. Ly Dinh, published a significant article in the Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management titled “From plan to practice: Interorganizational crisis response networks from governmental guidelines and real‐ world collaborations during hurricane events.”Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantWed, 28 Aug 2024 09:55:23 Enhancing Hurricane Emergency Response: A Call for Integrated Planning Across All Levels of GovernmentAssistant Professor of ����Vlog’s School of Information, Dr. Ly Dinh, published a significant article in the Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management titled “From plan to practice: Interorganizational crisis response networks from governmental guidelines and real‐ world collaborations during hurricane events.”����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/enhancing-hurricane-emergency-response.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol2no2-compressed.pdfThe ����Vlog School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight our most recent ALA Accreditation, a farewell message from previous director, Dr. Borum, an introduction to our current director, Dr. Taylor and our newest faculty members for the School of Information and more!External ArticleMon, 26 Aug 2024 08:47:40 SI Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 2 Fall 2024The ����Vlog School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight our most recent ALA Accreditation, a farewell message from previous director, Dr. Borum, an introduction to our current director, Dr. Taylor and our newest faculty members for the School of Information and more!����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol2no2-compressed.pdfSI Newsletter/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-karen-kaufmann-co-authors-book-chapter-in-assessment-and-advocacy.aspxCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann co-authors chapter five in the book, Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries.Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:07:29 Dr. Karen Kaufmann Co-Authors Book Chapter in Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic LibrariesCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann co-authors chapter five in the book, Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-karen-kaufmann-co-authors-book-chapter-in-assessment-and-advocacy.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/ischool-health-informatics-research-lab-student-divyani-tangudu.aspxUndergraduate student, Divyani Tangudu, represented ����Vlog’s iSchool Health Informatics Research Lab at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit held at Johns Hopkins on June 9, 2024.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 22 Aug 2024 11:45:02 iSchool Health Informatics Research Lab Student, Divyani Tangudu, Presents at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit at John HopkinsUndergraduate student, Divyani Tangudu, represented ����Vlog’s iSchool Health Informatics Research Lab at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit held at Johns Hopkins on June 9, 2024.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/ischool-health-informatics-research-lab-student-divyani-tangudu.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/assistant-professor-amelia-anderson-secures-prestigious-grant.aspxIn a significant achievement for the library community, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Assistant Professor of ����Vlog’s School of Information, has been awarded a prestigious grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. This competitive grant will support the development of the Autism Informed School Library Educators (AISLE) Project.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 19 Aug 2024 08:42:31 Assistant Professor of ����Vlog’s School of Information, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Secures Prestigious Grant to Enhance Autism-Informed Services in School LibrariesIn a significant achievement for the library community, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Assistant Professor of ����Vlog’s School of Information, has been awarded a prestigious grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. This competitive grant will support the development of the Autism Informed School Library Educators (AISLE) Project.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/assistant-professor-amelia-anderson-secures-prestigious-grant.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-scuba-attends-def-con-the-worlds-largest-hacker-conference.aspxAgain, this year Dr. "Scuba" Steve Gary attended DEF CON 32, the world's largest hacker conference. He attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community. Read more about his experience here!Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:00:25 Dr. "Scuba" Steve Gary Attends DEF CON 32, The World's Largest Hacker Conference!Again, this year Dr. "Scuba" Steve Gary attended DEF CON 32, the world's largest hacker conference. He attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community. Read more about his experience here!����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-scuba-attends-def-con-the-worlds-largest-hacker-conference.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/putting-fun-back-in-fundamentals.aspxMeet the New Florida Library Association President: ����Vlog Alum Jorge E. Perez!Corinne Titus, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 12 Aug 2024 08:51:03 Putting the Fun Back in FundamentalsMeet the New Florida Library Association President: ����Vlog Alum Jorge E. Perez!����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/putting-fun-back-in-fundamentals.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-christina-eldredge-co-authors-special-issue-on-informatics-education.aspxFaculty member, Dr. Christina Eldredge recently co-authored the manuscript “Special Issue on Informatics Education: Characteristics of U.S. Baccalaureate Health Informatics Programs” along with Fatima Mercado of Carroll University and two ����Vlog undergraduate students, Anya Wong and Rohan Gajjar.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorThu, 08 Aug 2024 13:20:29 Dr. Christina Eldredge Co-Authors "Special Issue on Informatics Education: Characteristics of U.S. Baccalaureate Health Informatics Programs"Faculty member, Dr. Christina Eldredge recently co-authored the manuscript “Special Issue on Informatics Education: Characteristics of U.S. Baccalaureate Health Informatics Programs” along with Fatima Mercado of Carroll University and two ����Vlog undergraduate students, Anya Wong and Rohan Gajjar.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-christina-eldredge-co-authors-special-issue-on-informatics-education.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/2024-2025-school-of-information-mlis-scholarship-winners.aspxCongratulations to the winners of this year’s ����Vlog scholarships! These students have shown dedication to their work and submit premier applications for these scholarships. ����Vlog and their donors are proud to support the next cohort of library leaders!Corinne Titus, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 05 Aug 2024 08:36:36 2024-2025 School of Information MLIS Scholarship WinnersCongratulations to the winners of this year’s ����Vlog scholarships! These students have shown dedication to their work and submit premier applications for these scholarships. ����Vlog and their donors are proud to support the next cohort of library leaders!����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/2024-2025-school-of-information-mlis-scholarship-winners.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-professor-dr-stephen-gary-discusses-global-tech-outage.aspxSchool of Information's Professor of Instruction, Dr. Stephen “Scuba” Gary was recently invited by Bay News 9 to give insight on last week’s global technology outage.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:57:11 School of Information Professor, Dr. Stephen Gary, Discusses the Global Tech Outage with Bay News 9School of Information's Professor of Instruction, Dr. Stephen “Scuba” Gary was recently invited by Bay News 9 to give insight on last week’s global technology outage.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-professor-dr-stephen-gary-discusses-global-tech-outage.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/incoming-usf-mlis-student-myla-corn-award-2024-leisner-scholarship.aspxIncoming ����Vlog MLIS student, Myla Corn, has been awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship by the American Library Association (ALA).Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 29 Jul 2024 09:51:07 Incoming ����Vlog MLIS Student, Myla Corn, Awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner ScholarshipIncoming ����Vlog MLIS student, Myla Corn, has been awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship by the American Library Association (ALA).����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/incoming-usf-mlis-student-myla-corn-award-2024-leisner-scholarship.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/from-classroom-to-library-leadership-usf-alum-melissa-welden-is-elected-vp-beta-phi-mu.aspxIn December 2023, Melissa graduated and soon received an invitation to join the honor society Beta Phi Mu. In January of 2024, she became a member. Today, she takes on the role of Vice President/President-Elect.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 23 Jul 2024 00:11:09 From Classroom to Library Leadership: ����Vlog MLIS Alum Melissa Welden is Elected Vice President/President-Elect of Beta Phi MuIn December 2023, Melissa graduated and soon received an invitation to join the honor society Beta Phi Mu. In January of 2024, she became a member. Today, she takes on the role of Vice President/President-Elect.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/from-classroom-to-library-leadership-usf-alum-melissa-welden-is-elected-vp-beta-phi-mu.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-students-publish-article-in-the-international-association-for-counterterrorism.aspxJordan Bentivenga and Syler Vaden, current Intelligence Studies graduate students with the School of Information, publish an article in The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals Journal.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorTue, 16 Jul 2024 10:15:52 School of Information Student's Publish Article in The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals JournalJordan Bentivenga and Syler Vaden, current Intelligence Studies graduate students with the School of Information, publish an article in The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals Journal.News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News page/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-students-publish-article-in-the-international-association-for-counterterrorism.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/gaunt-professor-marks-a-milestone-for-usf-school-of-information.aspxThe ����Vlog recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at ����Vlog Sarasota-Manatee.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorWed, 10 Jul 2024 14:26:02 School of Information Professor Appointed William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science for the ����Vlog Sarasota-Manatee CampusThe ����Vlog recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at ����Vlog Sarasota-Manatee.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/gaunt-professor-marks-a-milestone-for-usf-school-of-information.aspxiSchool Newshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxThe ����Vlog recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at ����Vlog Sarasota-Manatee.External ArticleWed, 10 Jul 2024 14:21:39 Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for ����Vlog Sarasota-Manatee and ����Vlog School of InformationThe ����Vlog recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at ����Vlog Sarasota-Manatee.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-school-of-information-shines-at-flairs-conference-with-award-winning-poster.aspxThe ����Vlog School of Information showcased its expertise at the 37th Annual International Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society (FLAIRS) Conference. The poster titled: “How did an election fraud narrative spread online? Testing theories using machine learning and natural language processing” received the Best Poster Award. Co-authored by ����Vlog Associate Professors Dr. Loni Hagen, Dr. Joshua Scacco, and Dr. Ly Dinh, along with undergraduate research assistants Diego Ford and Jahnae Edwards from the BSIS Data Science concentration, and Dr. Nic DePaula, Assistant Professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantWed, 10 Jul 2024 10:01:38 ����Vlog School of Information Shines at FLAIRS Conference with Award-Winning PosterThe ����Vlog School of Information showcased its expertise at the 37th Annual International Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society (FLAIRS) Conference. The poster titled: “How did an election fraud narrative spread online? Testing theories using machine learning and natural language processing” received the Best Poster Award. Co-authored by ����Vlog Associate Professors Dr. Loni Hagen, Dr. Joshua Scacco, and Dr. Ly Dinh, along with undergraduate research assistants Diego Ford and Jahnae Edwards from the BSIS Data Science concentration, and Dr. Nic DePaula, Assistant Professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-school-of-information-shines-at-flairs-conference-with-award-winning-poster.aspxiSchool Newshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxThe position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at ����Vlog Sarasota-Manatee.External ArticleTue, 09 Jul 2024 11:31:51 Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for ����Vlog Sarasota-Manatee and ����Vlog School of InformationThe position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at ����Vlog Sarasota-Manatee.James Andrews, PhDhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr.-ly-dinh-presents-t-the-18th-international-aaai-conference.aspxCurrent Assistant Professor, Dr. Ly Dinh, along with co-author Pingjing Yang, presented their paper called, "Detection and Categorization of Needs during Crises Based on Twitter Data" at the most recent ICWSM conference in Buffalo, New York.Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:17:09 Dr. Ly Dinh Presents at the 18th International AAAI Conference on Web and Social MediaCurrent Assistant Professor, Dr. Ly Dinh, along with co-author Pingjing Yang, presented their paper called, "Detection and Categorization of Needs during Crises Based on Twitter Data" at the most recent ICWSM conference in Buffalo, New York.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr.-ly-dinh-presents-t-the-18th-international-aaai-conference.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-alumnas-journey-from-intern-to-ceo-of-the-ybor-city-museum-society.aspx����Vlog alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.External ArticleThu, 27 Jun 2024 11:41:51 History alumna’s journey from intern to CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society����Vlog alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.Arminda Mata (middle), CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society, along with Rose Lopez (left) and Matthew Lewicki (right), two former history major interns who are now employees. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-alumnas-journey-from-intern-to-ceo-of-the-ybor-city-museum-society.aspxAlumni News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/empowering-florida-communities-through-latino-literature.aspx����Vlog’s LIS Instructor, Alicia K. Long, along with Broward County Library Manager and ����Vlog SI Alumna, Freda Mosquera, presented at the Florida Library Association (FLA) Annual 2024 Conference.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 24 Jun 2024 08:49:26 Empowering Florida Communities Through Latino Literature: ����Vlog LIS Instructor Alicia K. Long and ����Vlog SI Alumna Freda Mosquera Present “Libros Libres: Freedom to Read Latino Books” at Annual FLA Conference����Vlog’s LIS Instructor, Alicia K. Long, along with Broward County Library Manager and ����Vlog SI Alumna, Freda Mosquera, presented at the Florida Library Association (FLA) Annual 2024 Conference.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/empowering-florida-communities-through-latino-literature.aspxiSchool News