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Photo of a student holding a book and standing at a podium, holding a fist in the air.

Photo of a student holding a book and standing at a podium, holding a fist in the air.

Photo of a student holding a button that says "I read banned books."

Photo of a student holding a button that says "I read banned books."

πŸ“šIt’s #BannedBooksWeek! Join us 10/8 (10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.) in front of Manning Hall for our annual Banned Books Reading with UNC Libraries & UNC Hussman. Students & staff will share excerpts from challenged books across the U.S., standing up for the freedom to read. go.unc.edu/bannedbooks2...

07.10.2025 03:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join UNC SILS at the 2025 ALISE Annual Conference - School of Information and Library Science Join faculty and students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Information and Library Science,Β for the annual conference of the Association for Library and Information Scie...

UNC SILS faculty, students, and alumni are heading to Kansas City next week for the 2025 Association for Library & Information Science Education (ALISE) Annual Conference.

πŸ”— See the full list of SILS presentations: sils.unc.edu/news/join-un...

03.10.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
UNC School of Information and Library Science. We’re Hiring! Assistant/Associate Professor. Applications Due November 3, 2025. Learn more at go.unc.edu/silsfaculty. Photo of the Old Well on UNC campus in the background.

UNC School of Information and Library Science. We’re Hiring! Assistant/Associate Professor. Applications Due November 3, 2025. Learn more at go.unc.edu/silsfaculty. Photo of the Old Well on UNC campus in the background.

πŸ“£ UNC SILS is hiring a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor! Focus on Youth & Informationβ€”youth library services, digital literacy, and youth advocacy & community engagement.

Apply by Nov 3 ➑️ go.unc.edu/silsfaculty
#JobOpening #UNC #Hiring #FacultyJobs #SILS

27.09.2025 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Inspire Research Symposium. UNC School of Information and Library Science. Photo of students in a classroom.

Inspire Research Symposium. UNC School of Information and Library Science. Photo of students in a classroom.

πŸ’‘ Join us for the inaugural INSPIRE@SILS Research Symposium!
πŸ“… Wed, Oct 1 β€’ 3:30–5:00 p.m.
πŸ“ Manning 01
Hear 10-minute faculty talks on innovative research + meet the SILS community. Open to everyone!
Learn more ➑️ sils.unc.edu/event/inspir...

#INSPIREatSILS #Research #UNC #SILS

25.09.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Dr. Saif Khairat for being elected as a Distinguished Fellow ACMI!

The Class of 2025 will be inducted into the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) on November 16 at a ceremonial dinner during the 2025 Annual Symposium.

24.09.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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First day of classes at SILS! Here’s to new beginnings, late nights studying, and big ideas that shape the future of information and library science.

🌟 Wishing our Tar Heels a semester full of discovery, growth, and plenty of Carolina blue skies. 🌟

#UNC #SILS #FirstDayofClasses #GDTBATH

18.08.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SILS Alumni Association Student Support Join me and support the SILS Alumni Association today!

Every dollar goes directly to support current and future SILS students. Plus, if you work in a public library or graduated within the last ten years, your gift may qualify for a match or challenge to multiply your impact!

Let’s invest our students together:

07.08.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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YOU can help support the next generation of information leaders.

The SILS Alumni Association (SILSAA) is proud to launch the academic year by championing SILS students, funding and supporting registration fees, travel, and lodging for students eager to grow, learn, and lead.

07.08.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rooted: Fei Yu - School of Information and Library Science Rooted: Fei Yu (Megan Mendenhall / Office of Research Communications) We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Fei Yu, a valued member of the SILS community whose dedication to research, teaching, and service has...

From navigating medical records to a leading health informatics researcher at UNC SILS, Dr. Yu exemplifies the impact of information science in action.

Read the UNC Research "Rooted" feature to learn about the real-world impact of interdisciplinary research and the power of access to information:

06.08.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for "Black Twitter: Talking Back and Transforming Television", a conversation on digital activism, media, and culture with Meredith D. Clark and Sherri M. Williams:
✬ March 26
✬ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
✬ Halls of Fame, Carroll Hall
✬ Lunch provided
πŸ”— RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/j7cFNhTWRC

03.03.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Historic Manning Hall building at UNC with bright blue sky

Historic Manning Hall building at UNC with bright blue sky

We know a little something about blue skies. #CarolinaBlue #unc #goheels

20.11.2024 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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