LSC 597
Libraries and the Information Marketplace
Instructor: Pablo Sandoval
This course provides an introduction to the relationship between commercial firms ("vendors") and the libraries that buy their goods and services. After a brief historical examination of this relationship, case studies and negotiation simulations will introduce students to the types of interactions that librarians have with these firms. (Special attention will be paid to current vendor-library disputes.) The class will also highlight some of the career opportunities available to M.L.I.S. graduates within private industry.
Registration is open!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
2013 SUMMER COMPS
2013 SUMMER Comps
Summer comps will be held on
Saturday, June 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Chafee Hall, Room 219.
Dr. Ma will be proctoring.
Students who are planning to graduate in August must submit a Nomination for Graduation form, which can be found on the GSLIS Sakai site. It must be clearly filled out and returned to the GSLIS Student Affairs Office prior to the deadline of MONDAY, April 15th. Please do not submit the form electronically. The Nomination form is all that is necessary to register you for the comps. There are no fees.
Please remember that an up-to-date Program of Study is a graduation requirement. If you have diverted from your plan of study, you must contact your advisor to fill out a new form.
If you are on campus, you are welcome to stop by the Student Affairs Office to drop off your Nomination form. If mailing, please use the following address:
Jan Hromi
GSLIS
University of Rhode Island
Rodman Hall
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881
Any student with special needs should contact Professor Ma (874-2819) or Jan Hromi (874-2878) to inquire about alternative arrangements.
Monday, March 11, 2013
CHANGE IN COMPS LOCATION (APRIL 2013)
The GSLIS April 2013 Comps has been changed to a new location:
Please mark your calendar as the April 6th Comps will now be held in:
Ranger Hall
Room 103
Please mark your calendar as the April 6th Comps will now be held in:
Ranger Hall
Room 103
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
New Course for Summer 2013
New GSLIS Course for SUMMER 2013:
LSC 597 - Digital Media: Tools of Persuasion
This class will enable students to become leaders in innovative uses of digital media tools for persuasion, including library advocacy, valuation, and marketing.
Instructor: Lauren Mandel
Contact: lauren_mandel@mail.uri.edu
LSC 597 - Digital Media: Tools of Persuasion
This class will enable students to become leaders in innovative uses of digital media tools for persuasion, including library advocacy, valuation, and marketing.
Instructor: Lauren Mandel
Contact: lauren_mandel@mail.uri.edu
Friday, December 14, 2012
2013 April Comps / May Graduation
Spring comps will be held this year on Saturday, April 6, in Rodman Hall, Room 109, from 9:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Students who are planning to graduate in May 2013 must submit a Nomination for Graduation form which can be found on the Sakai site: http://www.uri.edu/gsadmis/documents/NomMasters.pdf. It must be clearly filled out and returned to the GSLIS Student Affairs Office prior to the deadline of Friday, February 1st.
Students scheduled to take the exam are encouraged to visit the Student Guide Sakai site. This site offers detailed information about preparing for the comps, test taking procedures, as well as previous exams. It is also a great opportunity to organize study groups on line and "converse" with other students through a chat room.
Anyone with special needs should speak to their advisor so that alternate arrangements can be made for taking the exam.
Please remember that an approved Program of Study is needed to graduate. If you have diverted from your original plan of study, you must contact your advisor to fill out a new form.
If you are on campus, you are welcome to stop into the Student Affairs Office to drop off your form. If mailing, please us the following address:
Jan Hromi
GSLIS
University of Rhode Island
Rodman Hall
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881
Students who are planning to graduate in May 2013 must submit a Nomination for Graduation form which can be found on the Sakai site: http://www.uri.edu/gsadmis/documents/NomMasters.pdf. It must be clearly filled out and returned to the GSLIS Student Affairs Office prior to the deadline of Friday, February 1st.
Students scheduled to take the exam are encouraged to visit the Student Guide Sakai site. This site offers detailed information about preparing for the comps, test taking procedures, as well as previous exams. It is also a great opportunity to organize study groups on line and "converse" with other students through a chat room.
Anyone with special needs should speak to their advisor so that alternate arrangements can be made for taking the exam.
Please remember that an approved Program of Study is needed to graduate. If you have diverted from your original plan of study, you must contact your advisor to fill out a new form.
If you are on campus, you are welcome to stop into the Student Affairs Office to drop off your form. If mailing, please us the following address:
Jan Hromi
GSLIS
University of Rhode Island
Rodman Hall
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881
Monday, November 19, 2012
Site Change for Student ALA Monthly Meeting
The Student ALA will be having a social time and short monthly meeting on December 14, 2012, 6:30 p.m. at Cafe Fresco in East Greenwich. You don't have to be a member to attend!
Program of Study Forms
Important! Students are reminded that Program of Study forms are a Graduate School requirement. Please be sure to contact your advisor at your eariest convenience to discuss your course selection.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Harrington School Gallery of Global Photography - Call for Submissions
Harrington School
of Communication and Media
Gallery of Global Photography
Online
Exhibit
PHOTO SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT, OCTOBER 31
Who?
Students, Faculty, and Staff in the Harrington School
Students, Faculty, and Staff in the Harrington School
of Communication and Media
You don’t
have to be a professional photographer to take a great picture!
What?
Your
photograph will be included in our first Gallery of Global Photography
The entire
online exhibit will consist of your photographs taken outside of the U.S.
A jury of
Harrington School students and faculty will select from your submissions
When?
The Gallery
of Global Photography exhibit will go live in December 2012
Where?
The Gallery
of Global Photography is an exclusively online exhibit. It will be
available at the Harrington School of Communication and Media website, http://www.uri.edu/artsci/harrington/
Why?
Highlight the
global experiences and connectivity of our Harrington School of Communication
and Media students, faculty and staff
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Job Opportunities within the Harrington School of Communication and Media and GSLIS
1) The Harrington School of Communication and Media is seeking two Graduate Research Assistants to assist the director with a variety of tasks including gathering information and report preparation. These positions will require approximately six hours each week and will be compensated at a rate of $15 per hour. Please email your resume to janice_hromi@mail.uri.edu by September 21, 2012.
2) The Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, a department of the Harrington School of Communication and Media, is in need of two graduate students to assist in communicating the brand to prospective graduate students, current graduate students, community members, administration, faculty, and more!
The Graduate Brand Ambassadors will be responsible for becoming familiar with the graduate departments of Library and Information Studies, Communication Studies, English/Writing & Rhetoric. They will be asked to evaluate how courses within each discipline might be successfully integrated into the other curricula and will maintain contact with accepted students while their decision to attend URI is pending. Responsibilities will also include guiding tours, leading information sessions, representing the GSLIS department in the Student ALA meetings, and promoting the three graduate departments within the Harrington School of Communication and Media.
This position will require the successful candidates to be available approximately six hours each week and will earn a rate of $15 per hour. Compensation will be paid in the form of a stipend at the end of each semester.
Resumes must be received by September 21, 2012.
Please email janice_hromi@mail.uri.edu and include the following in your email:
Your area of concentration: MLIS, SLM, DUAL, ILIC, TCP
Your expected graduation date
Write: Graduate Brand Ambassador Application in the subject line
2) The Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, a department of the Harrington School of Communication and Media, is in need of two graduate students to assist in communicating the brand to prospective graduate students, current graduate students, community members, administration, faculty, and more!
The Graduate Brand Ambassadors will be responsible for becoming familiar with the graduate departments of Library and Information Studies, Communication Studies, English/Writing & Rhetoric. They will be asked to evaluate how courses within each discipline might be successfully integrated into the other curricula and will maintain contact with accepted students while their decision to attend URI is pending. Responsibilities will also include guiding tours, leading information sessions, representing the GSLIS department in the Student ALA meetings, and promoting the three graduate departments within the Harrington School of Communication and Media.
This position will require the successful candidates to be available approximately six hours each week and will earn a rate of $15 per hour. Compensation will be paid in the form of a stipend at the end of each semester.
Resumes must be received by September 21, 2012.
Please email janice_hromi@mail.uri.edu and include the following in your email:
Your area of concentration: MLIS, SLM, DUAL, ILIC, TCP
Your expected graduation date
Write: Graduate Brand Ambassador Application in the subject line
Thursday, August 30, 2012
2012 November comps / December graduation
Fall comps will be held this year on Saturday, November 17, in Rodman Hall, room 109, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Students who are planning to graduate in December 2012 must submit a Nomination for Graduation form which can be found on our website: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Academics/forms.html. It must be clearly filled out and returned to the GSLIS Student Affairs Office prior to the deadline of Monday, September 24.
Students scheduled to take the exam are reminded to visit the GSLIS Sakai site (Student Guide). This site offers detailed information about preparing for the comps, test taking procedures, as well as previous exams. It's also a great opportunity to organize study groups on line and "converse" with other students through a chat room.
Anyone with disabilities should speak to their advisor so that alternate arrangements can be made for taking the exam
Please remember that an approved Program of Study is needed to graduate. If you have diverted from your original plan of study, you must contact your advisor to fill out a new form.
If you are on campus, you are welcome to stop into the Student Affairs Office to drop off your form(s). If mailing, please use the following address:
Jan Hromi
GSLIS
University of Rhode Island
Rodman Hall
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881
Students who are planning to graduate in December 2012 must submit a Nomination for Graduation form which can be found on our website: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Academics/forms.html. It must be clearly filled out and returned to the GSLIS Student Affairs Office prior to the deadline of Monday, September 24.
Students scheduled to take the exam are reminded to visit the GSLIS Sakai site (Student Guide). This site offers detailed information about preparing for the comps, test taking procedures, as well as previous exams. It's also a great opportunity to organize study groups on line and "converse" with other students through a chat room.
Anyone with disabilities should speak to their advisor so that alternate arrangements can be made for taking the exam
Please remember that an approved Program of Study is needed to graduate. If you have diverted from your original plan of study, you must contact your advisor to fill out a new form.
If you are on campus, you are welcome to stop into the Student Affairs Office to drop off your form(s). If mailing, please use the following address:
Jan Hromi
GSLIS
University of Rhode Island
Rodman Hall
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881
Monday, August 20, 2012
HARRINGTON SCHOOL INVITATION 9/7/2012
School Year Kick Off!!!!
Please join the Harrington School of Communication and Media's Graduate Faculty to celebrate the start of the school year. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks while meeting faculty and new and returning students.
Please join the Harrington School of Communication and Media's Graduate Faculty to celebrate the start of the school year. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks while meeting faculty and new and returning students.
Friday, September 7th, 6-8 pm
Celestial Cafe
567 South County Trail
567 South County Trail
Exeter, RI
Please RSVP: Cynthia Weller
cynthiaweller@uri.edu
By: August 31st
By: August 31st
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
GSLIS Graduates - Technology Self-Assessment
GSLIS Graduates / Summer 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012 and upcoming Summer 2012
Would you please take a few minutes to complete the survey. The information will be used to build a more productive library and information studies program within the Harrington School of Communication and Media.
Thank you!
Our Interim Director, Renee Hobbs, is reviewing the
technology courses of the GSLIS program and would like your candid assessment.
Would you please take a few minutes to complete the survey. The information will be used to build a more productive library and information studies program within the Harrington School of Communication and Media.
Thank you!
Friday, July 6, 2012
Program of Study Form (36 credits)
Student Program of Study forms should be updated to reflect the change in the GSLIS program from 42 to 36 credits. Please file the form at your earliest convenience. It can be located at the following site: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Academics/Courses/documents/POSmlis2012.pdf
Summer Comps Update
Summer Comps will be next Saturday(7/14/12) in Chafee Hall, Room 244, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The room was chosen for its comfort in providing air conditioning in anticipation of a hot summer day. While you may bring drinks and snacks, you will not be able to take any food items with you into the classroom.
Dr. Yan Ma will be proctoring the exam. Remember that exams and all scratch notes must be turned in at the end of the exam.
Parking should be easy as Parking Services no longer requires passes for weekends.
As always, we wish you continued success!
The room was chosen for its comfort in providing air conditioning in anticipation of a hot summer day. While you may bring drinks and snacks, you will not be able to take any food items with you into the classroom.
Dr. Yan Ma will be proctoring the exam. Remember that exams and all scratch notes must be turned in at the end of the exam.
Parking should be easy as Parking Services no longer requires passes for weekends.
As always, we wish you continued success!
Friday, April 27, 2012
MLIS Program Requirements Reduced
Requirements for the MLIS degree have been reduced from 42 to 36 credits. Students currently in the program may choose to graduate on completion of 36 credits, but:
1. You must still complete all required courses
2. You must be registered for at least 1 URI credit or 1 credit hour of CRG 999 at the time you graduate. See http://www.uri.edu/gsadmis/graduate_manual/registration.html#section440 for additional information.
3. The next comps exam is scheduled for July 14. Please make sure you have submitted your Nomination for Graduation form to the Student Affairs Office as the Graduate School's deadline of June 4th is firm.
1. You must still complete all required courses
2. You must be registered for at least 1 URI credit or 1 credit hour of CRG 999 at the time you graduate. See http://www.uri.edu/gsadmis/graduate_manual/registration.html#section440 for additional information.
3. The next comps exam is scheduled for July 14. Please make sure you have submitted your Nomination for Graduation form to the Student Affairs Office as the Graduate School's deadline of June 4th is firm.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
GSLIS 2012 Summer Comps Update
Students who are preparing to take summer comps on Saturday, July 14, are encouraged to view the GSLIS website: (http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Academics/comps.html)
for Strategies on Studying, Taking the Exam, and Practice Exams.
The exam will be held in Chafee Hall, Room 244, and will
begin at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive early to give yourself enough time
to “settle in.” Professor Yan Ma will be proctoring
the exam.
As always, we wish you continued success.
Graduate Breakfast Reception
In honor of Commencement, graduates are cordially invited to a breakfast reception in Rodman Hall, May 19, from 10:00 a.m. until noon.
We will provide a light continental breakfast for those who arrive early, the rest is casual. Bring family and friends and drop by to gather with fellow graduates and unwind from a long drive.
Please let us know by May 10th, if you are planning to attend and how many guests you will be bringing. Email: janice_hromi@mail.uri.edu.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Kappa Delta Pi Initiates
Congratulations to Jennifer M. Cohen, Joanne M. Gongoleski, Eric R. Maynard, Cynthia A. Proffitt, Matthew J. Quilitzsch, Tara N. Quilitzsch, and Laura Gladding. On Monday evening, April 9th, these seven students were inducted into the IOTA SIGMA Chapter of KAPPA DELTA PI, the International Honor Society in Education.
Professor Cheryl McCarthy had the distinct honor of recognizing Laura Gladding as the 2012 recipient of the Library and Information Studies Outstanding Masters Degree Student Award.
Professor Cheryl McCarthy had the distinct honor of recognizing Laura Gladding as the 2012 recipient of the Library and Information Studies Outstanding Masters Degree Student Award.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Invitation to the GSLIS Annual Gathering
We cordially invite you to the Annual Gathering of faculty, alumni, students, and friends of the URI Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, the evening of Friday, April 20, at the URI University Club. Full information can be found on the following site:
http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/documents/GSLISAnnualGathering2012.pdf
We hope to see many of you there!
http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/documents/GSLISAnnualGathering2012.pdf
We hope to see many of you there!
Friday, March 2, 2012
GSLIS ANNUAL GATHERING
SAVE THE DATE....APRIL 20, 2012
GSLIS ANNUAL GATHERING
SPEAKER: DR. RENEE HOBBS
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
THE HARRINGTON SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY
GSLIS ANNUAL GATHERING
SPEAKER: DR. RENEE HOBBS
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
THE HARRINGTON SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY
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