Join the DLIS community on Zoom to hear from a spectrum of MLS/MLIS degreed professionals in a variety of roles, working across industries. Ask your career questions, discuss, engage, and network in real time each month.
The Department of Library and Information Science is pleased to announce the spring semester speakers:
January 25: Special Libraries Panel
Members of the Indiana Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) will hold a panel discussion of careers in special libraries or alternative non-library or archives contexts.
February 22: Evan N. Miller, Wabash College Archives and Special Collections
Miller holds a dual degree (MA in History & MLIS) and is an alumnus of our program. Hear about his work in academic and cultural heritage organization archives.
March 22: Christopher Hogsett, Indianapolis Public Library
Hogsett has 20 years of experience in school and public libraries and is currently a branch manager and teen librarian.
April 26: Sarah C. Johnson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Johnson is a reference & instruction librarian, lecturer, and licensed social worker. Her research focuses on the impact of social work students conducting their field placements at public libraries
What?
Industry speakers = bringing information science professionals to you!
The series intent is to help DLIS students build perspective on how to develop a career in library and information science by hearing from working professionals across sectors and at a variety of career stages. Gain insight on career opportunities and potential applications of the MLIS by hearing from speakers about their path to librarianship/information science, work history, professional advancement, and general advice for those entering the job market.
Who?
DLIS students as well as any undergrad/grad SoIC students, alumni, and professionals in the broader LIS community or those interested in librarianship and information professions.
When?
Last Wednesday of the month during the fall and spring semesters, 7 pm EST
- Exception: This spring 2023 the March speaker is the 4th Wednesday (not the last)
- Due to the end of the semester, there is no December or May speaker.
Why?
It can be tough to know about the daily work of specific roles, or gauge areas of interest when you are earning your degree. Gain a better sense of what you can work toward and how you might approach the job market. In-person interaction can be challenging in a fully-online asynchronous program. This series is an opportunity to interact with professionals in real time, ask questions, and interact with fellow students and faculty.
How to attend
Event information & registration is linked above. All events can also be found on our series web page: https://soic.iupui.edu/events/lis-speaker-series/
Cannot attend? Recordings available
Our live speaker series events are scheduled for the fall and spring semesters, but students can view past session recordings anytime on our Kaltura channel, which is linked on the series landing page.
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