News and Announcements
Professor Marcia Mardis Receives International Grant for School Librarianship Research- Dr. Marcia Mardis is the 2008 recipient of the Takeshi Murofushi Research Award for her project entitled “An...
Faculty 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...
A Fond Farewell to Dr. Ronald Powell- The LIS Program bids farewell to long-time faculty member, Dr. Ronald Powell. Upon his retirement in May...
LISP Professors Recognized For Best Business Paper- Library and Information Science Program professors John H. Heinrichs, Hermina Anghelescu and Janice Utz, along with co-author...
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Welcome to the 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.
Upcoming Events
Calendar of Events
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- Prospective Student Information Meeting
- July 26 2008 at 11:30 AM110 Kresge Library, AuditoriumA general introduction to the LIS Program will be provided in addition to a Q&A session.
- Mandatory New Student Orientation - Fall 2008
- August 21 2008Student Center BuildingThe LIS Program faculty, staff, student leaders, and administration are looking forward to getting to know new students. One of the activities provided for students is an orientation to the LIS Program and to Wayne State University. This orientation provides preliminary information to make students' first weeks run more smoothly and will help students with the skills, knowledge, and processes that will aid in their continuing success in the program.The Fall 2008 on-campus New Student Orientation will be held Thursday, August 21 through August 22, 2008. New student orientation is mandatory.
- Basics of Preservation
- August 23 2008 at 9:30 AMTBDAbout: The various criteria for identifying rare books will be discussed. Book handling, proper storage, and the preservation of books will also be outlined. There will also be an introduction to disaster planning for librariesDate: Saturday, August 23, 2008Time: 9:30am -12:30pmLocation: TBDWorkshop Faculty: Jennifer Moldwin GustafsonMs. Jennifer Moldwin Gustafson was the Head of the Detroit Institute of Arts Research and Library Archives from 1993 until 2005 and now works as a consultant.
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