Naficy is being inducted this year in honor of her contributions as the founder and executive director of The American Place in the Hartford Public Library.
“What I enjoy most about my work,” O’Brien said, “is interviewing people from the Livingston community for the library's podcast. Hearing about the lives and experiences of our neighbors is a great way to develop empathy, strengthen bonds, and foster pride in the community.”
A SC&I alumna builds a career in service and leadership.
Archivists, scholars and librarians working with a variety of British archives and collections provided the MI students with a variety of lectures and guided tours to enable them to think critically about cultural differences and similarities by learning about how British archivists and librarians develop, preserve, and provide access to physical and virtual collections.
Faculty join in the American Library Association’s national conference and support local literacy action efforts.
With this year’s conference theme, “Breaking Barriers, Simple Kindness,” NJLA invites attendees to reflect on the powerful role libraries play in promoting equity, compassion, and access for all. The theme resonates strongly with SC&I’s commitment to inclusive education, community engagement, and preparing library professionals who serve diverse populations.
The symposium created a platform for scholars, practitioners, and students to exchange insights on real-world challenges, ranging from AI and ethics to knowledge infrastructure, to community and inclusion.
Professor of Library and Information Science Marie L. Radford, who has mentored countless faculty, undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. students during her distinguished 21 year-career at SC&I, will retire on July 1, 2025.
“We are fortunate to have Lisa join us at a pivotal time for libraries in our nation,” Interim Executive Director Leslie Burger said. “Her background, experience and leadership will be vital as we advocate for libraries.”
Formerly Interaction Design and Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) reflects an evolving identity.
