Symposium on Diversity in LIS Education to be Held April 11, 2014
The University of Maryland’s College of Information Studies, Maryland’s iSchool and the Information Policy and Access Center (iPAC) will host the Symposium on Diversity in LIS Education on
April 11, 2014, 8:30 am-7:15 pm, at the University of Maryland, College Park campus. This event is free and open to the public, and it is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
The symposium will bring together information professionals and researchers to focus on preparing all LIS students to be ready to design and deliver inclusive services to diverse populations
in the information age. This year's Symposium will focus on issues of Advocacy, Outreach, and Inclusion. Talks and panels will include discussions of a range of initiatives at LIS programs, libraries, and government agencies.
A full schedule is available at:
http://ipac.umd.edu/lisdiv-schedule2014
Keynote speakers and special events include:
Additional information is available at:
http://ipac.umd.edu/LISDIV-Welcome2014
To register, visit:
http://ipac.umd.edu/LISDIV-Registration2014
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