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srcset="https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dimitrios_latsis.png 800w, https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dimitrios_latsis-300x300.png 300w, https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dimitrios_latsis-150x150.png 150w, https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dimitrios_latsis-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> <h4 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title"><a href="https://cis.ua.edu/2024/10/04/associate-professor-wins-richard-wall-memorial-award/" target="_self" >Associate Professor Wins Richard Wall Memorial Award </a></h4></div> </div> </div> </li><li class="wp-block-post post-10491 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news category-slis-news tag-faculty"> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:100%"> 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class="has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title"><a href="https://cis.ua.edu/2024/10/02/associate-dean-accepted-into-leadership-u/" target="_self" >Associate Dean Accepted into Leadership U </a></h4></div> </div> </div> </li></ul></div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SLIS Vision</strong></h2> <p>The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) educates socially responsible information and arts professionals prepared to empower diverse populations in a multitude of contexts, communities, and cultures. Our diverse faculty contributes unique strengths that enable our students to address real-world challenges using socially just, innovative, and ethical solutions.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SLIS Mission</strong></h2> <p>Advancing the theory, art, and practice of professions specializing in the creation and stewardship of information in traditional and emergent forms.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SLIS Values</strong></h2> <p>SLIS has a unique interdisciplinary personality that blends the arts, humanities, and social sciences. We respect and support the diverse constituencies we serve. We demonstrate a strong commitment to intellectual freedom, access to all, and the tenets of social justice through our community-engaged scholarship and service.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://alabama.box.com/s/nu1ax7pdfv28s876oxp33qx25q1czzlt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sLIS strategic plan</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <p>At SLIS, we’re developing creative and critical thinkers to lead the way in the fields of library and information. Our award-winning faculty, world-renowned online education program and MFA program in Book Arts have distinguished us as leaders in the field. Ranked in the top 27 programs of our kind in <em>U.S. News</em>, The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies is setting the standard for library and information studies across the U.S. and around the world.</p> <p>Whether you’re looking to study on campus or earn your degree online, we’re excited to welcome you to the SLIS network.</p> <p><a href="https://cis.ua.edu/accreditation/#slis">SLIS’s graduate programs are accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).</a></p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://graduate.ua.edu/prospective-students/apply-now/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">apply now</a></div> </div> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> </div> <div class="ua_component_wrapper alignwide ua_component_wrapper alignwide"><div class="ua_layout--grid" > <div> <div class="ua_component_wrapper "> <p class="ua_data-highlight ua_align--center"><strong class="ua_data-highlight_stat">#27</strong> <span class="ua_data-highlight_description">Best LIS programs, U.S. News</span> </p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="ua_component_wrapper "> <p class="ua_data-highlight ua_align--center"><strong class="ua_data-highlight_stat">Top 10</strong> <span class="ua_data-highlight_description">Book Arts programs in the U.S.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div></div> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="masters-programs">Master’s Programs</h2> <div class="ua_component_wrapper ua_component_wrapper "><div class="ua_layout--grid" > <div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://cis.ua.edu/programs/slis/book-arts/">MFA Book Arts</a></h4> <p>The Book Arts Program is dedicated to the art, craft, and history of the handmade book. We are located in the College of Communication & Information Sciences, School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS), at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa; a verdant and beautiful campus located on the banks of the Black Warrior River.</p> </div> <div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://cis.ua.edu/programs/slis/mlis/">Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS)</a></h4> <p>The MLIS degree at The University of Alabama is the only ALA-accredited program in the state of Alabama. Choose your specialization or certificate program in a variety of areas including academic libraries, archival studies, digital stewardship, information literacy, public libraries, school libraries, special libraries and youth services.</p> </div> </div></div> <p>Have questions about our masters programs? <a href="mailto:wwmahand@ua.edu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reach out.</a> </p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Course Schedule</h3> <p>Official course registration information is found in myBama on the Student tab. The schedules posted here, for the convenience of SLIS students, contain LS (Library Science 500 and 600 level courses), CIS (600 level courses) and BA (Book Arts) courses in one grid for each term. As you prepare to register for your next term, please remember to consider myBama as a resource for all class availability.</p> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Semester</th><th>Course Schedule</th><th>Updated</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Spring 2025</td><td><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/3u2hjtnc5wtlgwywa50j86t79kan58xc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grid Format</a></td><td>1:15 P.M. CT on Sep 26</td></tr><tr><td>Fall 2024</td><td><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/isxld0u3k24ih6ewc69wtr5c033p3htz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grid Format</a></td><td>3:40 P.M. CT on Jun 24</td></tr><tr><td>Summer 2024</td><td><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/9mmxlf42bu2seqtoidrbg931icx3czly" data-type="link" data-id="https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Summer-2024-Grid-Schedule-for-Web.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grid Format</a></td><td>8:50 A.M. CT on Feb 26</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> <p>Thank you for providing a program that is timely and applicable to the current needs of library and information science professionals. I am forever grateful for your support.</p> <cite><em>Cheryl Hawkins, ’23 MLIS graduate</em></cite></blockquote> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="doctoral-program">Doctoral Program</h2> <p>The C&IS doctoral program prepares students for top positions as researchers, scholars and thought leaders in academia, industry or government. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, PhD candidates work alongside world leaders in the field to develop research proficiency, breadth and a depth of knowledge. The doctoral program is available in both main campus and online distance modes. The main campus mode allows for specific concentrations. Online PhD students can pursue a focused area of study in library and information studies in either school library media or social justice. For the online degree, courses may be a combination of synchronous and asynchronous courses from CIS as well as the College of Education. For more information on the Online PhD, please visit the <a href="https://online.ua.edu/degrees/phd-in-communication-and-information-sciences/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OTide website</a>.</p> <p>Have questions about our doctoral programs? <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:hayes@apr.ua.edu" target="_blank">Reach out.</a> </p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://live-ua-cis.pantheonsite.io/doctoral-program/">start your phd</a></div> </div> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">SLIS PhD Concentrations</h3> <p>The following are two SLIS-specific doctoral concentrations available for main campus students. Additional information about the specific courses in each concentration can be found in the <a href="https://catalog.ua.edu/graduate/communication-information-sciences/phd/#requirementstext" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Graduate Catalog</a>. Please contact the faculty below if you have additional questions about these specific concentrations. General questions about the doctoral program should be directed to Dr. Jameson Hayes.</p> <div class="ua_component_wrapper ua_component_wrapper "><div class="ua_layout--grid" > <div> <div class="ua_component_wrapper "> <article class="ua_card"> <div class="ua_card_content-wrapper"> <h2 class="ua_card_title">Social Justice and Inclusion Advocacy</h2> <p>Contact: <a href="mailto: bmehra@ua.edu">Dr. Bharat Mehra</a></p> </div></article> </div> </div> <div> <div class="ua_component_wrapper "> <article class="ua_card"> <div class="ua_card_content-wrapper"> <h2 class="ua_card_title">Book and Publishing Studies</h2> <p>Contact: <a href="mailto: jweddle@ua.edu">Dr. Jeff Weddle</a></p> </div></article> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="majors">Undergraduate Programs</h2> <p>SLIS offers two undergraduate minors one in Book Arts and one in Informatics.</p> <p>The Book Arts minor is designed for students in any discipline who have an interest in visual culture, graphic arts, craft and material studies. The curriculum offers an overview of book arts as a basis for the integration of material book studies into outside areas of study and/or creative specializations. As a complement to a primary field of study, the minor provides the background necessary to begin to produce and critically examine creative book work within a historical context and contemporary framework. Please see the <a href="https://catalog.ua.edu/undergraduate/communication-information-sciences/library-information-studies/book-arts-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">undergraduate catalog</a> for more information about the minor.</p> <p>As information technologies such as social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and interactive media have moved from the periphery to center stage, there is increased need for professionals who can accurately assess their impact and realize their potential to enhance our lives, work and well-being. The informatics minor approaches information technology from a user-centered perspective with a focus on the analysis and design of socio-technical systems that store, process, and communicate information. The Informatics minor is designed for students who are interested in assessing information technology impacts and designing information structures and technology to solve complex social and organizational problems. The informatics minor provides students with a curriculum that combines foundational knowledge and practical skills. Please see the <a href="https://catalog.ua.edu/undergraduate/communication-information-sciences/library-information-studies/informatics-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">undergraduate catalog</a> for more information about this minor.</p> <p>SLIS is building a new undergraduate major – a B.S. in informatics. Check back soon for more information!</p> </div> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Faculty & Staff</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="747" src="https://dev-ua-cis.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SLIS-Faculty-Jan-24--1024x747.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-6388" style="width:600px" srcset="https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SLIS-Faculty-Jan-24--1024x747.jpg 1024w, https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SLIS-Faculty-Jan-24--300x219.jpg 300w, https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SLIS-Faculty-Jan-24--768x560.jpg 768w, https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SLIS-Faculty-Jan-24--1536x1120.jpg 1536w, https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SLIS-Faculty-Jan-24--2048x1493.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><em>Innovators in their field. Partners in your success.</em></strong></p> <p>At the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS), we take pride in the accomplishments of our faculty and value the dissemination of knowledge through teaching relationships, service engagements, mentorships and research partnerships. Our faculty are recognized, nationally and internationally for contributions made to archives, book arts, information science and library studies. Current SLIS faculty include national research award winners, past presidents of major professional associations in archives and library studies, global scholars, internationally recognized artists, award-winning authors and poets, and members of prestigious advisory boards.</p> <p>To find contact information for SLIS staff and faculty, click <a href="https://cis.ua.edu/people/#slis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="advising">Advising</h2> <p>Advising is core to your experience in the MFA or MLIS programs. We encourage you to meet with your advisor at least once per semester to review your academic plan and prepare for course registration. Faculty advisors are assigned to students upon admission into the program. To find your faculty advisor, go to MyBama and consult DegreeWorks.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://catalog.ua.edu/graduate/communication-information-sciences/library-information-studies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">academic catalog</a></div> </div> <div class="ua_component_wrapper ua_component_wrapper "><div class="ua_layout--grid" > <div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Advising Links</h4> <div class="ua_component_wrapper ua_component_wrapper "><ul class="ua_link-list ua_layout--grid" > <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/jo8xw4g496uzlccp1m6vto2u5sljmwuc" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Course rotation</a></li> <li><a href="https://registrar.ua.edu/" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Registrar</a></li> <li><a href="https://graduate.ua.edu/students/student-forms-and-docs/" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Graduate School forms</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/yiemvyanuczmlik86fj7d2uh9trosoae" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> MLIS program worksheet (prior to Fall 2019)</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/9twhrb40mitugtkor83wu3lav7zxqt8b" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> MLIS program worksheet (2019 onward)</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/g5mxwsz3calxfzipc1on3ntoh3pqcb6c" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Transfer guidelines</a></li> <li><a href="https://na2.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=b917e9d6-9819-477d-b719-7aa0cf86d978&env=na2&acct=046ae80d-7495-4a39-a960-9a4b16ff5c0f&v=2" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Directed Research Request Form</a></li> <li><a href="https://na2.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=7f1b7d3f-6e10-46f9-b53b-c944f5782a55&env=na2&acct=046ae80d-7495-4a39-a960-9a4b16ff5c0f&v=2" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Internship Request Form</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div> <div class="wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"> <p><strong>Course schedule</strong></p> <div class="ua_component_wrapper ua_component_wrapper "><ul class="ua_link-list ua_layout--grid" > <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/9mmxlf42bu2seqtoidrbg931icx3czly" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Summer ’24</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/isxld0u3k24ih6ewc69wtr5c033p3htz" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Fall ’24</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/3u2hjtnc5wtlgwywa50j86t79kan58xc" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Spring ’25</a></li> </ul></div></div> </div> </div></div></div> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="funding">Funding</h2> <p>SLIS is committed to helping students finance their graduate education. We offer a number of graduate assistantships and scholarships and provide you with the resources necessary to pursue funding from outside sources. Be sure to take a look at the scholarships offered by the College of Continuing Studies if you plan to pursue your graduate education online.</p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Scholarship <strong>Application Deadlines</strong></h4> <p>SLIS offer scholarships throughout the academic year.  The schedule is listed below. To apply click on the “SLIS Scholarship Application” link, which only be live during the application cycle.</p> <ul> <li>March 20 – Fall and Summer</li> <li>October 1 – Spring</li> </ul> <div class="ua_component_wrapper ua_component_wrapper "><ul class="ua_link-list ua_layout--grid" style="--grid-column-count: 2"> <li><a href="https://universityofalabama.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bk0IlX6chCqi2IC" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> SLIS Scholarship Application</a></li> <li><a href="https://cis.ua.edu/funding/#slis" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Assistantships and Scholarships</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.allanet.org/?page=36" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Alabama Library Association</a></li> <li><a href="https://online.ua.edu/tuition-financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships/ua-online-scholarships/" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> College of Continuing Studies</a></li> <li><a href="https://graduate.ua.edu/prospective-students/#item-4/research-travel/" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Research and Travel Grants</a></li> <li><a href="https://online.ua.edu/tuition-financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships/ua-online-scholarships/" class="ua_link-list_item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> UA Online Scholarships</a></li> </ul></div></div> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> <p>My experience as an intern through SLIS was very rewarding. I interned remotely for an environmental organization as a solo librarian. It provided a great experience in the field and helped me land a job before I graduated with my MLIS. I would definitely recommend it.</p> <div style="height:5px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <cite>Nathan Pulliam, ’17 MLIS graduate</cite></blockquote> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="get-involved">Get Involved</h2> <div class="ua_component_wrapper ua_component_wrapper "><div class="ua_layout--grid" style="--grid-column-count: 2"> <div> <div class="ua_component_wrapper is-style-default"> <article class="ua_card"> <div class="ua_card_content-wrapper"> <h2 class="ua_card_title">Crimson Review of Children’s and Young Adult Literature</h2><span class="ua_card_subtitle">Students enrolled in youth courses often have the opportunity to evaluate new children’s and young adult books and publish their reviews.</span> <p><a href="http://sliscrimsonreview.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Visit site</a></p> </div></article> </div> </div> <div> <div class="ua_component_wrapper is-style-default"> <article class="ua_card"> <div class="ua_card_content-wrapper"> <h2 class="ua_card_title">Book Bonanza for the Black Belt</h2><span class="ua_card_subtitle">Dr. Naidoo donates brand new books to school libraries in the Black Belt region of the state via the program he created in 2009.</span> <p><a href="https://blackbeltbookbonanza.weebly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get involved</a></p> </div></article> </div> </div> </div></div> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="organizations">Student Organizations</h2> <div class="ua_component_wrapper ua_component_wrapper "><div class="ua_layout--grid" style="--grid-column-count: 2"> <div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">The Association of Moving Image Archivists</h4> <p>The AMIA Student Chapter at the University of Alabama was founded in 2020 to provide students in the Audiovisual Preservation & Archiving track and students with an interest in audiovisual archiving, a forum for socialization, networking, and professional development. Check out AMIA’s <a href="https://twitter.com/AMIAatUA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://amiaua.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a> for more information about AMIA, UA SLIS, and members projects and achievements.</p> <p>Faculty advisor: <a href="mailto: dlatsis@ua.edu">Dr. Dimitrios Latsis</a></p> </div> <div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">American Society for Information Science & Technology</h4> <p>ASIS&T is the University of Alabama Student Chapter of the national organization. ASIS&T is committed to educating its members about diverse streams of knowledge that fall both within and outside the spectrum of libraries. ASIS&T encourages the professional growth of its members.</p> <p>Faculty Advisor: <a href="mailto: lbonnici@ua.edu">Dr. Laurie Bonnici</a></p> </div> <div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">American Library Association</h4> <p>The University of Alabama Student Chapter of the American Library Association gives students at SLIS the opportunity to participate in varied projects from organization of the winter book drive to participation at local elementary schools. Regular social events are planned for members to socialize and develop networking skills. All SLIS students are welcome to join!</p> <p>Faculty advisor: <a href="mailto: racaponegro@ua.edu">Dr. Ramona Caponegro</a></p> </div> <div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Society of American Archivists (SAA)</h4> <p>Founded in 1936, the Society of American Archivists is North America’s oldest and largest national archival professional association. The student chapter serves as a means of introducing new archivists into the profession, as well as enhancing education by providing an additional focus for students to discuss archival issues, identify with the profession and engage in professional activities.</p> <p>Faculty advisor: <a href="mailto: briter@ua.edu">Dr. Robert B. Riter</a></p> </div> <div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Student Advisory Council (SAC)</h4> <p>The SLIS Student Advisory Council (SAC) is a student governing body that serves as liaison between the SLIS student body and the SLIS Director. Members include representatives from each of the degree programs and modalities offered by SLIS.</p> <p>Faculty advisor: <a href="mailto: jcnaidoo@ua.edu">Dr. Jamie Naidoo</a></p> </div> </div></div> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <p><a href="#top">Back to top</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="alumni">Alumni</h2> <p>Near or far, you’re always part of the family.</p> <p>Cultivating relationships with our alumni is critical to the success of the School of Library and Information Studies. We value your experiences and perspectives in furthering the mission of our school, and we offer a variety of ways for you to stay involved after graduation or give back later in your career.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="history">History</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="289" src="https://live-ua-cis.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SLIS_Past_Faculty.jpg" alt="Image of previous SLIS faculty in black and white." class="wp-image-3556" style="width:400px" srcset="https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SLIS_Past_Faculty.jpg 400w, https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SLIS_Past_Faculty-300x217.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure> <p>The history of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) began in 1929 when the university instituted an academic program in school librarianship within the College of Education. In the 1960s, leaders of the Alabama Library Association sought to establish in Tuscaloosa a general purpose graduate school of library service. An Alabama Senate joint resolution in 1969 authorized the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama to establish the Graduate School of Library Service. Students were first accepted in 1970. SLIS’s founding dean, Dr. James D. Ramer, was appointed in 1971 to develop the curriculum, recruit faculty and students, and plan for the school’s quarters. In 1972, the Graduate School of Library Service received full accreditation of its Master of Library Service (MLS) degree program from the American Library Association.</p> <p>In the intervening years, the school pursued a mission to provide students with skills and knowledge required to meet the information needs of a diverse population. It also grew substantially. In 1985, the school began to offer a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree through its Book Arts program, including specializations in printing and binding. Since then the MFA program in The Book Arts has established itself as an international leader in the field.</p> <p>In 1988, faculty member Dr. Philip M. Turner was selected to serve as the school’s second dean. The PhD program was first offered by the school in 1988, and, one year later, the school was renamed the School of Library and Information Studies, reflecting the increasing academic and professional emphasis on emerging technologies. Early in 1997, SLIS programs were merged into the renamed College of Communication & Information Sciences. At this point, Dr. Joan Atkinson became director of the school.</p> <p>In 2003, Dr. Elizabeth Aversa was named director of the school, and by 2005, under her leadership, SLIS launched a fully online, synchronous distance education MLIS program, one of the forerunners in the nation. The first class had forty-three students, representing Alabama and 14 other states. Over the next three years, SLIS moved up eight places in the US News national rankings for Library and Information Studies programs from 30th position to 22nd.</p> <p>From 2011 to 2013, Dr. Heidi Julien served as director, and under her leadership, the SLIS research mission was re-charged and several international initiatives were developed. By 2013, the program made another jump in the US News rankings, up to 18th position. Under the leadership of Dr. Ann Prentice (2014-2017), SLIS continued its academic tradition of preparing the next generation of library and information professionals and formalized its archival program with a specialization and certificate. Later in August 2017, Dr. Jim Elmborg became SLIS’s director and lead the school in starting the SLIS EBSCO Scholars Program in audio-visual preservation and archiving. In Fall 2021, Dr. Jamie Campbell Naidoo took over leadership of SLIS where the program continues to prepare professionals specializing in the creation and stewardship of traditional and emergent forms of information, while also demonstrating a strong commitment to intellectual freedom and access to all. Presently, we are planning new minors in informatics and book arts, as well as a full major in informatics and a graduate certificate in youth services.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe loading="lazy" title="SLIS Final" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/753137743?h=8e30d4cdc0&dnt=1&app_id=122963" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write"></iframe> </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">SLIS 50th Anniversary</figcaption></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left" id="renewals">SLIS Renewals</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="600" src="https://live-ua-cis.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SLIS-REWALS-BANNER-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2891" style="width:387px;height:290px" srcset="https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SLIS-REWALS-BANNER-3.png 800w, https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SLIS-REWALS-BANNER-3-300x225.png 300w, https://cis.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SLIS-REWALS-BANNER-3-768x576.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure> <p>SLIS newsletter is back in a quarterly format. We will be sharing news and achievements of alumni, faculty, and current students in each in-house written issue.</p> <p><a href="mailto:info@slis.ua.edu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">We’d love to hear from you!</a></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/mzu2hkrbtzvf8ly8v18naz3qcuixlred" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Volume 8</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/8i3c3tvlzcg142qbc2yky48raew9pyz7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Volume 7</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/r81jngcq5hpdxdf2022tzandeqb5h7pm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Volume 6</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/pyf4mar2q2bx5f2erfo5o6ggxb50nwgb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Volume 5</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/vlbhb6488tb82axeki7ez8gxgwhdnqqn" data-type="link" data-id="https://live-ua-cis.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SLIS-NEWSLETTER-VOL-4-SLIS-Renewals-Newsletter-Feb-23-Vol-4.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Volume 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/g7tz7c2dy2eaowkd6atx0cy8wsg0geej" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Volume 3</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/vp3dc7vt16qx1opseqdlilhnfvq3wfu6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Volume 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://alabama.box.com/s/0iawimgyc390l8y8hmowckzcmzxlr5ws" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Volume 1</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="listservs">SLIS Listservs</h2> <p>SLIS has a variety of listservs to keep our students, alumni, and the profession connected.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">SLIS-A</h3> <p>The Friends of UA SLIS Network is a community of alumni, current students, faculty, and supporters of UA SLIS. The Friends of UA SLIS network is for all alumni, and here at UA SLIS we aim to create ways for alumni to stay connected with each other and stay up to date on all the things SLIS. Connect with alumni and SLIS by subscribing to The Friends of UA SLIS Network list-serv (SLIS-A) to stay informed and involved. To join SLIS-A, click <a href="mailto:LISTSERV@LISTSERV.UA.EDU?subject=&body=SUBSCRIBE SLIS-A FIRSTNAME LASTNAME" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>, simply send us an email, leaving the subject blank, and edit your first and last name. Confirm your subscription by clicking the link in the following “command confirmation request” email. Unsubscribe <a href="mailto:SLIS-A-signoff-request@LISTSERV.UA.EDU?subject=&body=UNSUBSCRIBE SLIS-A" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p> <p>And remember, whether near or far, you’re always a part of the SLIS family. Roll Tide! </p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">SLIS-J</h3> <p>The SLIS-J listserv is a space for job postings. 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