Rutgers Expert Creates Free Comment Moderation Software for YouTube
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In Memoriam: Ross J. Todd, Associate Professor of Library and Information Science
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Associate Professor of Library and Information Science Ross J. Todd, an expert on the interconnectedness of people, information, and knowledge, and the transformative role of school libraries in the 21st century, died on March 30, 2022.
Standing Strong Against Censorship
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Award-winning alumna and school librarian Martha Hickson MI’05 RC’82, who was targeted during a book-banning protest held by a group of North Hunterdon High School parents last fall, discusses the insights she gained during the experience, the power of books, those who suffer the most from censorship, and the reasons she still loves her job.
A Career Epiphany Led Sarah Watson’21 to Earn Her Master of Information
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Sarah Watson MI’21 has had an unusual career journey. She began volunteering in the library there and had what she refers to as a career epiphany.
A Set of the World’s First Children's Books in Lao Donated to the IYLC at Rutgers’ Alexander Library
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SC&I faculty member Marc Aronson, a co-creator of the International Youth Literature Collection at the Alexander Library, said, “this acquisition is significant, because these are the first children's books ever written and published in Lao.” The donation will be celebrated on the annual “Day of the International Children's Book,” event at Alexander Library on April 1, 2022.
“SC&I Helped Me Find My Passion”: Meet Melaina Squicciarini MI'22, SEBS’06 Youth Services Librarian
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“Every day I have the opportunity to introduce a child or teen to the book their heart needs,” Squicciarini said.
Career Networking Tips from Beth Middleton Rizzotti MLS'91, '89, SVP at Lee Hecht Harrison
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“Agility, flexibility, and a commitment to lifelong learning will be critical skills for today’s grads,” Rizzotti said.
Marnie Butu MI’22 is Eager to Embrace a New Career as a Youth Librarian
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Marnie Butu ’22 is eager to get started in a new career as a youth librarian.
Stacy Brody, MI'18, Shares her Experiences as a Fellow at the National Library of Medicine
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Brody, who earned her Master of Information at SC&I, said her experiences as an NLM fellow expanded her knowledge of medical informatics, scholarly communications, and more.
Arie Hammond ’21, San Diego Natural History Museum Library Director, Reflects on the MI Program
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A San Diego native with a passion for conservation and biodiversity, Arie Hammond ’21 specializes in information behaviors and technologies.