The Lowell Public Library Board of Trustees in Lowell, Indiana is seeking a motivated and innovative Library Director to lead our libraries and expand their reach. The Director will be responsible for all day-to-day activities at the Lowell Public Library and the branches in Schneider and Shelby. The position requires the ability to provide strategic… Read more »
MLIS grad Liv Graham presents weekly essay series on libraries, prisons, and abolition
The first piece in a three-part series by Liv Graham (MLIS ’20) is now available by clicking here. Liv’s introduction to the series follows below: My name is Liv, and I am a recent graduate of the MLIS program at IUPUI. The following is a three part series I have written on prisons, libraries, and… Read more »
Career planning presentation by Lisa Shiota of the Music Library Association next Friday, Sept 11
Come learn about music librarianship as a career choice during this hour-long presentation with plenty of time for Q&A. This video presentation is open to all DLIS students and alumni! Topic: I-798 DLIS Career planning: Lisa Shiota, Publicity & Outreach Officer, Music Library Association Time: Sep… Read more »
University of Maryland presents Tech Access for Older Adults event
engAGED: Considering Technology and Access for Older Adults VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Computers and smartphones have become important tools for everyday life, and the use of this technology continues to rise among those of all ages. However, there are still a significant number of older adults… Read more »
NYT Opinion: How Libraries Can Save the 2020 Election
From the New York Times: By Eric Klinenberg Dr. Klinenberg is a sociologist at New York University. As states rush to adapt their election systems amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials estimate that 80 million Americans plan to vote by mail this fall, twice as many as in 2016. Because of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s decision to… Read more »