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UI School of Library and Information Science’s MA in LIS Granted Continued Accreditation Status

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) Master of Arts in Library and Information Science Program has been granted continued accreditation by the American Library Association (ALA).
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Kery Lawson Celebrates Her Path to Becoming a ‘Lone Arranger’ Archivist

Friday, May 10, 2024
There are numerous career opportunities for SLIS graduates outside of traditional library roles, and Kery Lawson has shown that for students who are actively looking, there are opportunities everywhere!
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Damien Ihrig Says 'YES' to Librarianship

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Damien Ihrig, Curator of the John Martin Rare Book Room at the University of Iowa’s Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and 2020 Iowa SLIS graduate, found his librarianship calling after working in academia for nearly two decades.
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An Interview with Māra Wiggins

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Māra Wiggins started her library career as a children’s librarian before transitioning to a law librarian position, and finally transferring to her current institution, Southwest Minnesota State University, in 2002.
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M Clark Awarded Fulbright Scholarship

Sunday, March 31, 2024
M Clark, 2024 SLIS Student, was awarded with the Fulbright Scholarship.
Newsletter 2023

Fall 2023 SLIS Newsletter

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
It's hot off the press! SLIS students and alumni, check your inboxes for the Fall 2023 SLIS Newsletter. If you're not already receiving our newsletter, use the sign-up form linked below to get your copy, today!
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SLIS Open House Materials are here!

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Natalie Holmes finds Happiness as Cataloging Librarian at the University of Minnesota Duluth

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
University of Iowa School of Library Sciences 2023 Alumni, Natalie Holmes, recounts her journey to her career as a Cataloging Librarian with the University of Minnesota Duluth.