MI News

A Conversation with Tawfiq Ammari

Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science Tawfiq Ammari joined the faculty last month. In our conversation with him, he discusses his research, which lies at the intersection of Social Computing, Data Science, and Science, Technology, and Society studies (STS).

A New Definition for Diverse Books

In two recent papers, SC&I faculty member E.E. Lawrence explores the reasons it is critical to develop a new definition for diverse books, offers a new definition, and explains why books defined as diverse must “advance informational justice for oppressed persons in particular.”

New Monograph Celebrating the Life and Career of Alumnus Roger Greer Published

Greer’s scholarship profoundly impacted the field of library and information science. In a Q&A with SC&I Professor Emeritus Dan O’Connor, one of Greer’s students and a lifelong colleague, SC&I explores Greer’s years at Rutgers and how Rutgers was instrumental in pioneering his work and teaching.

MI Students Adapt During the COVID-19 Pandemic

SC&I spoke with four Master of Information students to discover the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their academic, professional, and personal lives and learn about their strategies for coping effectively.