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(Video) CAFe Presents: “Archiving the Crisis: What urgency should archivists feel regarding living archives of state-sponsored violence?”

October 15, 2024 | INFO Staff

Doran Larson discusses the American Prison Writing Archive and its role in amplifying incarcerated voices

Stacks of archival documents in organized boxes.

UMIACS: Reimagining the Future of Historical Research, One Box at a Time (ft. Doug Oard)

October 14, 2024 | UMD | UMIACS Staff

UMD researchers develop AI tools to streamline archival searches, revolutionizing historical document access

An illustration of colored books on a shelf

A UMD library researcher helped create the first update to nationwide guidelines on jail and prison libraries in 32 years; they add new guidance on accessibility, among other measures designed to maximize the facilities' benefit to incarcerated people. Illustration by Valerie Morgan.

Maryland Today: UMD Researcher Writes a New Chapter for Prison Libraries (ft. Victoria Van Hyning)

October 3, 2024 | Sala Levin | Maryland Today Staff | UMD

Expert Contributes to First Update in American Library Association Standards Since 1992

Empowering MLIS Students to Champion DEI in Libraries

October 2, 2024 | Laurie Robinson

A scholarship supports students looking to build inclusive communities

Madeline Metcalfe, UMD InfoSci Alum

Tales from a Tech Native: From Video Game Enthusiast to Business Analyst

September 23, 2024 | Laurie Robinson

A profile of InfoSci alum Madeline Metcalfe

UMD InfoSci student, Reem Saleh

InfoSci Student, Reem Saleh, Selected As One of Glamour’s College Women of the Year

September 18, 2024 | Ruhama Wolle | Glamour Magazine Staff

UMD senior Reem Saleh is recognized by Glamour for empowering women in STEM

MLIS Students Amy Guerrero and Elizabeth Tibebu Awarded ALA Spectrum Scholarship

September 5, 2024 | Laurie Robinson

The esteemed scholarship program provides financial and professional opportunities to high-achieving students

Turner Family Supports Students Focused on Solving Societal Problems

August 29, 2024 | Laurie Robinson

A spotlight on a scholarship fund that encourages students to combine social science knowledge with technical and design skills

The Indigenous Archival Training program team receives SAA Archival Innovator Award 2024

News Release: Archival Innovator Award is Presented to Team Including INFO Faculty

August 6, 2024 | SAA Staff

A program aimed at centering Indigenous stewardship practices in archives receives award from the Society of American Archivists