University of South Carolina School of Information Science

University of South Carolina School of Information Science The School of Information Science at the University of South Carolina

The School of Information Science offers a bachelor’s degree in information science and graduate-level programs that support the development of library and information services as an essential element of cultural enrichment. It provides a professional education for students entering into libraries and information centers in colleges, schools, communities, industries, and businesses.

Congratulations to Nicole A. Cooke, Ph.D., Augusta Baker Endowed Chair and professor, on being named the recipient of th...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to Nicole A. Cooke, Ph.D., Augusta Baker Endowed Chair and professor, on being named the recipient of the 2025 Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award from the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences. The award is one of the library and information science profession’s most respected honors, recognizing individuals who have advanced and defended intellectual freedom and the free exchange of ideas.

Throughout her career, Cooke has been a leading voice for equity, social justice, information literacy and intellectual freedom. Her scholarship, teaching and advocacy have helped shape the profession while empowering future information leaders to navigate complex issues surrounding access, inclusion and freedom of expression.

This recognition is a testament to her lasting impact on libraries, education and society. Congratulations, Dr. Cooke, on this well-deserved honor and on your continued leadership in advancing intellectual freedom!

Read more: https://ischool.illinois.edu/news-events/news/2026/06/2025-downs-intellectual-freedom-award-given-nicole-cooke

Join us at Booth 4742 during the ALA Annual Conference on Saturday, June 27, at 2 p.m. for the MLIS Alumni Coffee & Cupc...
06/04/2026

Join us at Booth 4742 during the ALA Annual Conference on Saturday, June 27, at 2 p.m. for the MLIS Alumni Coffee & Cupcakes gathering. Connect with alumni, meet current students and faculty and enjoy a sweet break with the iSchool. We hope to see you there!

CIC’s Accessibility Leadership Lab and the iSchool are proud to co-sponsor the Institutional Libraries Exchange alongsid...
05/21/2026

CIC’s Accessibility Leadership Lab and the iSchool are proud to co-sponsor the Institutional Libraries Exchange alongside the South Carolina State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

This event will bring together library professionals and partners for conversations focused on collaboration, innovation and accessibility in libraries and information services.
📍 South Carolina State Library
📅 May 29, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

We invite members of the public, library professionals and community partners to join us for this important exchange of ideas and best practices.

We’re excited to be attending the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago! With several of our faculty members and student...
05/19/2026

We’re excited to be attending the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago!

With several of our faculty members and students attending this year, we’d love for you to stop by Booth 2742 to say hello and grab some new iSchool swag.

📅 June 25–29, 2026

Thinking about pursuing your Master of Library and Information Science? We will be at Richland Library Main on Thursday,...
05/18/2026

Thinking about pursuing your Master of Library and Information Science? We will be at Richland Library Main on Thursday, May 21, from 5–7 p.m. for real-time application review. Get your admissions decision in just 30 minutes!

Bring your application and get it reviewed in real-time! Walk-ins welcome.

Make an appointment to get started: https://bit.ly/4ureICp

From MLIS application to decision in just 30 minutes!Thinking about pursuing your Master of Library and Information Scie...
05/13/2026

From MLIS application to decision in just 30 minutes!

Thinking about pursuing your Master of Library and Information Science? Stop by Richland Library Main on Thursday, May 21 from 5–7 p.m. for real-time application review and leave with your decision in 30 minutes.

Make an appointment to get started: https://bit.ly/4ureICp

We are pleased to share that Samaneh Borji, a doctoral student in the School of Information Science, has been awarded a ...
05/01/2026

We are pleased to share that Samaneh Borji, a doctoral student in the School of Information Science, has been awarded a SPARC Graduate Research Grant from the Office of the Vice President for Research.

Her project, “Understanding Patients’ Health Information Behavior and Trust in AI-Generated Health Advice,” received funding in the amount of $4,949.

This work explores how individuals engage with and evaluate AI-generated health information, an increasingly important area at the intersection of technology, health and information science.

Congratulations to Jenna Spiering, Ph.D., and Rachel Williams, Ph.D., on receiving $50,000 in bridge funding from the Of...
04/30/2026

Congratulations to Jenna Spiering, Ph.D., and Rachel Williams, Ph.D., on receiving $50,000 in bridge funding from the Office of the Provost in the 2025-2026 research competition. This funding will support the development of their project, “Virtual Realities, Real Change: Advancing Trauma-Informed Behavior Management Practices in School Librarianship,” so that it will be competitive for national-level grants. We look forward to learning about the results of their research.

Thank you to Emely Rumble, LCSW, author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx,” for speaking at the 7th Annual Augusta Baker Le...
04/20/2026

Thank you to Emely Rumble, LCSW, author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx,” for speaking at the 7th Annual Augusta Baker Lecture last Friday. Her deeply held belief in the value of bibliotherapy as a healing tool was inspirational.

August Baker Endowed Chair Nicole A. Cooke, Ph.D., praised Rumble for the depth of her research into Augusta Baker’s life and legacy in preparation for the event.

“I'm just so grateful to join the scholars, storytellers, librarians and dreamers who've gathered tonight in the name of Augusta Baker,” said Rumble. “I really did have so much fun, reading through her archives.”

We appreciate Richland Library's partnership in support of this event.

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