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Library and Information Science Program

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holley_web.jpgFaculty Article Named One of the Best of 2007
LIS Program faculty members Robert Holley and John Heinrichs had their article, “Libraries as repositories of popular...
edith_b__phillips.jpgIn Memoriam: Edith Phillips, Professor Emerita
The LIS Program mourns the loss of Professor Emerita Edith Phillips. Professor Phillips served the Program for...
jheinrichs1_web.jpgLISP Professors Recognized For Best Business Paper
Library and Information Science Program professors John H. Heinrichs, Hermina Anghelescu and Janice Utz, along with co-author...
mardis_mover_shaker.jpgProfessor Marcia Mardis Named a 2008 "Mover and Shaker"
Congratulations to LIS Program faculty member Dr. Marcia Mardis who has been selected as one of Library...

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Welcome to Library and Information Science Program!

For more than 90 years, the LIS Program has prepared leaders for the evolving information profession. Through our graduate-level degree and certificate programs, we educate professionals who make lasting contributions to the field and society.
New Records and Information Management Graduate CertificateNew Online Program

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Establishing Return on Investment for School Libraries
May 17 2008 at 1:00 PM
Kresge Library
About: How to justify costs for school libraries through business principles like ROI. Librarians need to remind stakeholders (principals, teachers, parents, and school boards) whatthey are contributing to students' learning. How do you show your impact on kids? And what do we do with the statistics oncewe collect it?Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008Time: 1pm to 4pmLocation: Room 301Workshop Speaker: Elizabeth GrossElizabeth has over eleven years teaching experience and 7+ years in media centers. She has broad experience, working in elementary, middle, and high school. She currently works at Mount Clemens High School and Middle School and is pursuing doctoral studies in Instructional Design.
Prospective Student Information Meeting
May 28 2008 at 5:00 PM
110 Kresge Library, Auditorium
A general introduction to the LIS Program will be provided in addition to a Q&A session.
Join Us: LIS Program Reception @ the SLA Annual Conference
June 16 2008 at 6:00 PM
Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Seattle, WA
You are invited to attend Wayne State University's Alumni Reception at the Special Libraries Association's Annual Conference! Students and alumni will mix and mingle at SLA's Alumni & Student Connect on Monday, June 16, 2008 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers in Seattle, WA. Please check the final conference program to confirm room location.
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