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Applications for Information Management Program Now Being Accepted

The School of Information Sciences is accepting applications for its Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) program. Applications must be submitted by July 1 for students wishing to begin classes in September. The Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) uniquely prepares students and information professionals to be successful in data-intensive and user-centric environments. Learn more about the MSIM at sis.wayne.edu/msim/

Giving Day is April 12!

Wayne State University's Annual Giving Day happens on Thursday, April 12. Giving Day provides an opportunity for SIS alumni and friends of the program to give financial gifts to support student scholarships. The School of Information Sciences awards more than $50,000 in student scholarships each academic year. It is because of the generous contributions of our SIS community that these scholarships are able to continue. Donations can be made in someone's honor or memory, or consider donating to a scholarship fund that supports your professional interests. View the full list of SIS scholarships and learn more about Giving Day here.

School of Information Sciences and Department of History Announce Dual MLIS and Public History Degree

The Wayne State University School of Information Sciences and the Department of History have announced a new joint degree program offering a Master of Arts in Public History and a Master of Library and Information Science. Learn more about the program on the MLIS/MAPH website.

SIS Alumnus Named Library Journal's 2018 Librarian of the Year

Lance Werner has been named Library Journal's 2018 Librarian of the Year! Lance is a 2004 alumnus and a member of the SIS Advisory Board. 

Lance Werner is Director of the Kent District Library, an 18-branch library system serving Kent County, Michigan.  Read the feature article in Library Journal!

Our 2017 Library Leaders interview with Lance shares more about his leadership style and thoughts on librarianship.

SIS Youtube Channel Offers Access to Event Recordings

If you have missed past SIS events, webinars, or career advising sessions, visit the SIS YouTube channel. The channel offers recordings of most past events and also features interviews with alumni and faculty. 

The SIS Youtube channel can be found at www.youtube.com/user/SLISWSU/videos

2018 Professional Service Award Nominations Requested

The Wayne State School of Information Sciences requests nominations for its 2018 Professional Service Award.

The Professional Service Award acknowledges Wayne State alumni and other individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to the Michigan library/information community during their careers and have supported the School of Information Sciences.  Learn more on the SIS News Site.

Gwenn Marchesano (MLIS '05) was the 2017 Professional Service Award recipient. View the list of past recipients here.

Meet Diversity Graduate Student Assistant Allia McCoy

Meet the new SIS Diversity Graduate Student Assistant Allia McCoy! Allia is a student in the MLIS program pursuing an MLIS degree and is interested in public libraries and how children learn how to read and gain literacy and stem skills via technology. 
You can learn more about Allia in her SIS blog profile! Welcome, Allia!

Upcoming SIS Events

April 4 - SIS Prospective Student Informational Meeting (On-Campus)
April 10 - 2018 SIS Career Fair

April 12 - Wayne State University Giving Day

April 27 - NDSA Regional Colloquium at Wayne State University

April 30 - SIS at 2018 Michigan Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference
May 8 - Wayne State University Commencement

Faculty Updates

Dr. Deborah Charbonneau, Associate Professor, presented "Survey Success: 10 Essential Tips for Effective Survey Design" at the Medical Library Group of Southern California & Arizona meeting on January 21, 2018. In addition, she will present a survey design workshop for the Ontario Health Libraries Association on February 22, 2018.

Kafi Kumasi, Associate Professor, recently presented a webinar for School Library Connection entitled InFLO-mation: Hip Hop Principles for Library Instruction. In the webinar, Dr. Kumasi presented her current work on a theory and model for inquiry that draws on the global impact of Hip Hop culture. The webinar can be viewed on the School Library Connection website and an InFLO-mation printable is also available.

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