Universities rich in data, struggle to capture its value
UCLA–MIT Press research finds pervasive lack of data infrastructure, strategy in U.S. higher ed
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Jennifer Nguyen Bernal Recognized with Student Honors by ALA and ARL
First-year MLIS student receives ALA’s David H. Clift Scholarship and is selected to the 2022-2024 ARL Kaleidoscope Program.
Johanna Drucker: The Memory Life of Material Things
Scholar of bibliography and author of “Inventing the Alphabet” showcases her talents as an essayist and painter on Substack.
Thuy Vo Dang Featured on Larry Mantle’s “Air Talk”
UCLA assistant professor of information studies takes part in OC Arts Summit live event.
UCLA Ed&IS Alumni Reception Features Campus Leadership Christina Christie and Yolanda Gorman
Christie, the SEIS Wasserman Dean and Gorman, senior advisor to Chancellor Block and chief of staff, will address gathering at the Luskin Conference Center, Oct. 26.
Ellen Pearlstein: Viewing Indigenous American Collections Through a European Lens
UCLA/Getty Conservation Scholar bridges the gap between Indigenous artifacts and the people they represent through respectful conservation practices.
Ellen Pearlstein: UCLA/Getty Conservation Scholar to Present Virtual Conversation with Yup’ik Elder Chuna McIntyre, Oct. 28
This summer, Professor Pearlstein had a unique opportunity to connect McIntyre with Yup’ik masks, collected in 1924 for the Vatican Museums.
Anne Gilliland: Protecting Human Rights Through Record Keeping
Archivist of inter-ethnic conflicts working with ICA and IMLS on building policies to support vulnerable populations in records, including refugee children.
SEIS Contributes to UCLA Initiative to Study Hate
Wasserman Dean Christina Christie and Professor Anne Gilliland are co-PIs for research on students’ exposure to hate speech online; CRESST’s Christine Ong will analyze data from schools across the nation.
UCLA IS Media Preservation Lab Restores Community-Based Collections
Professor Shawn VanCour leads state-of-the-art lab where students gain hands-on training and participate in projects to preserve community media histories.
Thuy Vo Dang Joins UCLA’s Department of Information Studies
New UCLA IS assistant professor and curator of the UC Irvine Libraries Southeast Asian Archive brings interdisciplinary skills in the humanities to diversify the library and archive workforce.
Fall Convocation Heralds the 2022-2023 Academic Year
Wasserman Dean Christina Christie and Amanda Tachine of Arizona State University kick off the fall quarter at SEIS.
Jenny Le Awarded ALA Spectrum Scholarship
MLIS student works to build diversity in the field; assists first-generation students in the UCLA Arts Library.
Cindy Mediavilla Selected to the California Library Hall of Fame
UCLA IS alumna’s work shines a light on the history of public libraries in the Golden State.
Mellon Foundation Grants $1.25 Million to Create the Radical Librarianship Institute and Community Press at UCLA
Robert D. Montoya will serve as PI to establish and implement inclusive and socially-just librarian training and an accompanying community press.
Monica Hagan: MLS Alumna Guides UCLA Education Students Through Their Research
UCLA librarian for SEIS and the Anderson School of Management shares serendipitous journey to her career at the University.
SEIS Celebrates First In-Person Commencements Since 2019
Ceremonies for the Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 took place at UCLA on June 11.
Cecilia Rios-Aguilar, Todd Franke Take on New Roles As Department Chairs at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies
The new school year will bring changes in key leadership posts. Cecilia Rios- Aguilar, Professor of Education and Associate Dean […]
Gregory Leazer Recognized by UCLA for Mentorship of Early and Mid-Career Colleagues
Associate professor of information studies lauded for his collegial and compassionate support.
Tiffani Willis: 1974 – 2022
UCLA IS alumna, attorney, and research professor served as associate director of Southwestern’s Law Library.
Ellen Gruber Garvey to Deliver Annual Breslauer Lecture
Scholar of material history and its role in social and cultural life to share “Hidden Histories: African American and Women’s Rights Scrapbooks.”
Ramesh Srinivasan: Technology and Its Impact on Society
UCLA professor of information studies discusses connections between humanism and technology.
May Hong HaDuong: Preserving Film’s Past for Future Audiences
MIAS alumna serves the University as the director of the UCLA Film & Television Archive.
Amanda Mack: UCLA Film & Television Archive Cataloger Helps Share its World-Class Collections
MIAS alumna values student internships, UCLA’s real-world connections to the film industry.