Wayne A. Wiegand, the F. William Summers Professor of Library and Information Studies Emeritus at Florida State University, will present "Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Missing Stories in American Library History."
Join us on Wednesday, March 4, for the 2025-26 Gryphon Lecture presented by Wayne A. Wiegand, the “Dean of American Library Historians.” Register for the hybrid event ▶️ bit.ly/3OoCTBe
20.02.2026 22:35 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Rosina Weber, professor of information science and computer science at Drexel University, will present "XAI is in Trouble, but are LLMs?" as part of “The AI Disruption” series.
All are welcome to attend tomorrow’s “The AI Disruption” talk! Rosina Weber, professor of information science and computer science at Drexel University, will present "XAI is in Trouble, but are LLMs?" ▶️ bit.ly/4b3FFTW
03.03.2026 17:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A camper participates in printmaking during summer camp at the Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab.
This year, the Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its summer camps, which provide youth with unique, hands-on learning experiences. Learn more about the summer camps and how they exemplify the Fab Lab's community-oriented spirit. 🎨▶️ bit.ly/4b7SLkl
26.02.2026 22:13 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
iSchool Professor Ted Underwood
A HAVI award from Schmidt Sciences will support a multi-institutional collaboration, “AI for Cultural and Historical Reasoning.” At #ILLINOIS, #iSchoolUI Professor and PI @tedunderwood.com will help build models that better represent past historical periods. ▶️ bit.ly/4qYwmuz
25.02.2026 20:11 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Jonathan Chen, associate professor of medicine at Stanford University, will present “AI in Medicine - Integrated Intelligence or Illusory Imitations?" as part of “The AI Disruption” series.
All are welcome to attend tomorrow’s “The AI Disruption” talk! Jonathan Chen, associate professor of medicine at Stanford University, will present “AI in Medicine - Integrated Intelligence or Illusory Imitations?" ▶️ bit.ly/4tUGbMM
24.02.2026 22:18 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Associate Professor Sarah Park Dahlen
#iSchoolUI Associate Professor Sarah Park Dahlen will present “Asian American Youth Literature: Immigration, Imagination, and the Library” at @uisedu.bsky.social tomorrow as part of its Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Speaker Series. More details here ▶️ bit.ly/3ZRnSKL
24.02.2026 19:48 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Professor and Associate Dean for Research Dong Wang and PhD student Ruohan Zong
#iSchoolUI Professor Dong Wang and PhD student Ruohan Zong will present their research at the 19th ACM International Conference on Web Search and Data Mining (#WSDM26), which will be held from February 22–26 in Boise, Idaho. ▶️ bit.ly/40smWMV
24.02.2026 17:57 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Director of Research and Technology Innovation and Research Scientist Anita Nikolich and Teaching Associate Professor David Dubin
A new NSF award supports “REDTEAM,” a project led by #iSchoolUI Director of Research & Technology Innovation Anita Nikolich & Teaching Associate Professor David Dubin that uses structured role-playing games to model threats to academic research. ▶️ bit.ly/46jefrU
23.02.2026 15:44 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Wayne A. Wiegand, the F. William Summers Professor of Library and Information Studies Emeritus at Florida State University, will present "Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Missing Stories in American Library History."
Join us on Wednesday, March 4, for the 2025-26 Gryphon Lecture presented by Wayne A. Wiegand, the “Dean of American Library Historians.” Register for the hybrid event ▶️ bit.ly/3OoCTBe
20.02.2026 22:35 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Mature adults gather around a table in a library
We are pleased to provide open access to the latest issue of Library Trends 74 (3), which examines the intersection of technological hype and practical reality in librarianship through the lens of data literacy. ▶️ bit.ly/3OjePjd
20.02.2026 21:05 — 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Orange & Blue Days are happening March 4-6. Background: Orange ascending lines
Mark your calendars for Orange & Blue Days!
This year, your gift could support summer camp scholarships for local youth at the Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab.
Help young makers explore coding, robotics, and design 🔸 go.ischool.illinois.edu/orange-blue
"We are hiring" graphic with a blue finial background
Join the #iSchoolUI’s MarCom team! We are seeking an assistant director for communications and content strategy, who will oversee production of our magazine and promotional materials, write news and feature stories, and manage media relations. Apply by March 6 ▶️ bit.ly/40lQfk8
18.02.2026 21:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
iSchool alum Sid Patil (MSIM '24)
In his role with the University of Illinois Alumni Association, Sid Patil (MSIM '24) turns data into connections with alumni and students using the human-centered thinking he developed through his studies in the #iSchoolUI. Read about Sid ▶️ bit.ly/4azmVeN
18.02.2026 17:46 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Interim Dean Emily Knox smiles in front of the block I with director and producer Rodney Freeman
Interim Dean Emily Knox participates in a panel discussion with Rodney Freeman and Asia Harris
Attendees enjoy slices of pizza while watching “Are You A Librarian?: The Untold Story of Black Librarians”
Thanks for coming to last week’s documentary screening of “Are You A Librarian?: The Untold Story of Black Librarians”! #ICYMI, you can watch the Q&A recording here ▶️ bit.ly/4c2NUSA
18.02.2026 16:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award. Text: Given annually, the award acknowledges individuals or groups who have furthered the cause of intellectual freedom, particularly as it impacts libraries and information centers and the dissemination of ideas. Photo of Robert B. Down on the right and the wordmarks of the School of Information Sciences and Sage Publishing on the bottom.
Sponsored by the #iSchoolUI & @sagepub.com, the Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award acknowledges those who have furthered the cause of intellectual freedom. If you know someone who would be a good candidate, nominate them by April 14! ▶️ bit.ly/405D9Yb
12.02.2026 16:00 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Professor Anita Say Chan and the cover of her latest book “Predatory Data: Eugenics in Big Tech and Our Fight for an Independent Future.”
As part of International Love Data Week, #iSchoolUI Professor Anita Say Chan will be speaking at @illinoisstateu.bsky.social today at 2:00 p.m. about her latest book, “Predatory Data: Eugenics in Big Tech and Our Fight for an Independent Future.”
More details here ▶️ bit.ly/4qw7Mko
BSIS student Devon Reynolds
A Chicagoan, #iSchoolUI BSIS student Devon Reynolds always saw his future in tech. He discovered the BSIS program during his senior year of high school and was drawn to its challenging coursework. Learn how he landed a role in global tech ▶️ bit.ly/3Mzuoma
11.02.2026 20:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
MSLIS student Mariana Guerrero smiles with her husband and daughter.
#iSchoolUI MSLIS student and ALA Spectrum Scholar Mariana Guerrero is motivated to make a difference through public libraries, especially in children’s services and expanding access for underserved audiences. Read more about Mariana ▶️ bit.ly/4aGWg0O
10.02.2026 22:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Nataliya Kosmyna, research scientist at MIT Media Lab’s Fluid Interfaces group, will present "GenAI: Friend or Foe to Your Brain,” as part of “The AI Disruption” series.
All are welcome to attend tomorrow’s “The AI Disruption” talk! Nataliya Kosmyna, research scientist at MIT Media Lab’s Fluid Interfaces group, will present "GenAI: Friend or Foe to Your Brain." ▶️ bit.ly/4alklsH
10.02.2026 20:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ben Blount creates an artist's book
Close-up of attendees working on their artist's books
An attendee smiles while working on her artist's book
Thanks to Ben Blount and everyone who came to the Making an Artist’s Book workshop at the Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab last week. We hope you had fun making your creations! ✂📃
09.02.2026 17:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
The iSchool will hold its screening of "Are You A Librarian?" followed by a Q&A panel featuring Interim Dean Emily Knox, Director and Producer Rodney Freeman, and Writer Asia Harris on Friday, February 13, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Join the #iSchoolUI for a special screening of “Are You A Librarian?: The Untold Story of Black Librarians.” It will be followed by a Q&A panel with Interim Dean Emily Knox, Rodney Freeman (director), and Asia Harris (writer). Register here ▶️ bit.ly/4qR9oGn
02.02.2026 20:32 — 👍 7 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
PhD student Fobazi Ettarh
We are saddened to share that #iSchoolUI PhD student Fobazi Ettarh has passed away.
On behalf of our community, we send our condolences to her family and everyone who knew her.
Read about Fobazi’s life and significant contributions to the field of LIS ▶️ bit.ly/4tnjXTj
"We are hiring" graphic with a blue finial background
Join the #iSchoolUI! We invite applications for two full-time non-tenure track, open rank, specialized faculty positions. Submit your application by March 3 ▶️ bit.ly/4c7O0bm
03.02.2026 20:36 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Alex Soja makes handmade soba noodles with two friends.
Alex Soja looks into the distance atop a mountain in Japan.
Statue of Buddha
Alex Soja sits in a Japanese tea room
For #iSchoolUI BSIS+DS student and undergraduate ambassador Alex Soja, studying abroad in Japan was “one of the most meaningful experiences” of his life, where he got to live independently in Tokyo and fully immerse himself in the culture. Read more ▶️ bit.ly/4bz976d
03.02.2026 17:48 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Yue Guo, a physician-scientist and assistant professor in the iSchool, will present Fluent but not understandable: the limits of LLMs in health communication” as part of “The AI Disruption” series.
Join CIRSS for tomorrow’s “The AI Disruption” talk! #iSchoolUI Assistant Professor @yueguo50.bsky.social will present "Fluent but not Understandable: The Limits of LLMs in Health Communication." ▶️ bit.ly/4bEKxkB
03.02.2026 16:21 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The iSchool will hold its screening of "Are You A Librarian?" followed by a Q&A panel featuring Interim Dean Emily Knox, Director and Producer Rodney Freeman, and Writer Asia Harris on Friday, February 13, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Join the #iSchoolUI for a special screening of “Are You A Librarian?: The Untold Story of Black Librarians.” It will be followed by a Q&A panel with Interim Dean Emily Knox, Rodney Freeman (director), and Asia Harris (writer). Register here ▶️ bit.ly/4qR9oGn
02.02.2026 20:32 — 👍 7 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
Older adults sitting at tables in a library
Join Library Trends on February 3, at 11:00 a.m., for a webinar on library services for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
For those who aren't able to attend, a recording will be made available ▶️ bit.ly/4tlB3kH
Photo courtesy of Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation. License: CC BY 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...). Modifications: We added a blurred background to fit 16:9 dimensions.
30.01.2026 18:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Former assistant professor Gregory B. Newby
Today, we remember Gregory B. Newby, former #iSchoolUI assistant professor. At #ILLINOIS, he co-founded Prairienet and helped pioneer the iSchool’s online MSLIS program (Leep). Read more about his legacy ▶️ bit.ly/3NGf5Zj
30.01.2026 18:31 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The Virality of Racial Terror
Join us for a Digital Humanities Brown-Bag Lunch Roundtable on “The Virality of Racial Terror in U.S. Newspapers, 1863–1921.”
📅 Friday, Feb. 6 | 🕦 11:30 AM–1 PM
📍 The Corner, Main Library (Room 220)
Open to all.
▶️ bit.ly/4toC5we
