InfoLink Newsletter -- February 2014

Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science


Inside the Digital Public Library of America: A Social Movement for Information Professionals

Beyond providing open access to a variety of collections on an online portal, the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is a social movement that is bringing together information professionals and resources for the public good.

Professor Candy Schwartz's Words of Wisdom

When Professor Candy Schwartz isn't dreaming about using GIS technology to develop MapQuest coordinates of Tolkien's Middle Earth or traveling to the latest Celtic folk festival, she is thinking about her students. 


Ph.D./MLIP Candidate Student: Alexia Hudson-Ward

Although Simmons GSLIS Ph.D./MLIP student Alexia Hudson-Ward had a lucrative marketing career at the Coca-Cola Company before she became a librarian, the events surrounding September 11, 2001, motivated her to follow her passion. 


Snapshot: Assistant Professor Kyong Eun Oh

As one of the top library and information science institutions, Simmons GSLIS has a long tradition of excellence. Also, Simmons GSLIS is a lively and committed community that takes pride in advancing the profession. I'm excited to be part of the community.


Folks on the Move

News on faculty, students, staff, and alumni

 

Ebooks in Corporate/Special Libraries: A Review

A webinar taught by James M. Matarazzo & Toby Pearlstein -- February 27, 2:00pm EST

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