Category Archives: Faculty News

E.J. Josey, Transformational Leader of the Modern Library Profession by Dr. Chancellor

Posted on October 9, 2019 by admin

Congratulations to Dr. Renate Chancellor for her forthcoming (February 2020) book on E.J. Josey! The book is part of the ALISE Series published by Rowman & Littlefield. From the publisher: Within the broader social and political landscape of civil rights, … Continue reading →

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Dr. Renate Chancellor on the Public Knowledge: Re-Imagining the Public Library Panel

Posted on October 30, 2018 by admin

On Thursday, November 15, LIS Associate Professor Renate Chancellor will sit on the “Public Knowledge: Re-Imagining the Public Library” panel sponsored by Gensler. This free event will be held downtown on K Street. Register now to attend and hear experts … Continue reading →

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Prof. Nancy Silcox to to Present at Upcoming Conferences

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Margaret Pooley

Nancy Noyes Silcox, the CatholicU LIS SLM Practicum Coordinator, will speak at the Virginia Council for Social Studies conference November 2nd and the Virginia Association of School Librarians’ conference November 29th on the topic of “Recommended Reading by Virginia Librarians … Continue reading →

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Prof. Shumaker Receives Distinguished Service Award from DCLA

Posted on June 8, 2018 by admin

On June 13, CUA LIS Professor Dave Shumaker received the DCLA Distinguished Service Award at DCLA’s Annual Reception and Award Ceremony. Congratulations, Dave! And LIS Student Demetrius Curington received a Ruth Fine scholarship during the Award Ceremony. Congratulations, Demetrius! This … Continue reading →

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Dr. Sue Yeon Syn Receives MLA Grant

Posted on May 18, 2018 by admin

Dr. Sue Yeon Syn, Associate Professor here at the Department of Library and Information Science, along with co-Principal Investigator JungWon Yoon, will be recognized on Tuesday, May 22, during the Business Meeting and Inaugural Address of this year’s Medical Library … Continue reading →

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LIS at Research Day

Posted on April 19, 2018 by admin

Campus was abuzz today as students and faculty participated in Catholic University’s third annual Research Day. This year the Department of Library and Information Science was represented in both the morning oral presentations and the afternoon poster session. LIS professor … Continue reading →

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Dr. Chancellor Presents at ALA D.C. Office

Posted on October 11, 2017 by admin

Dr. Renate Chancellor, LIS faculty member, gave a presentation on library advocacy and activism at a staff breakfast for the American Library Association’s Washington, D.C., staff. You can read an account of  her visit, written by LIS Alumna Emily Wagner, here: http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/10/washington-office-welcomes-renate-chancellor/

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LIS Adjunct Professor Richard Huffine presenting at OCLC WMS Users Group Meeting

Posted on September 26, 2017 by admin

“Reintroducing Browse in Discovery Environments,” is the title of Adjunct Professor Richard Huffine’s presentation at the OCLC WordShare Management Services Global Community meeting. The meeting runs from September 26 through the 29th, and takes place in Dublin, Ohio. Summary: For many … Continue reading →

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Three LIS Faculty Members Granted Tenure

Posted on August 18, 2017 by admin

The Department of Library and Information Science takes great pleasure in announcing that the Board of Trustees of the University voted to grant appointment with continuous tenure, and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor, three members of our faculty: … Continue reading →

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2017 Dr. Elizabeth W. Stone Lecture

Posted on March 24, 2017 by admin

The Library & Information Science Alumni Board cordially invites CUA alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to the 2017 Dr. Elizabeth W. Stone Lecture. Friday, March 31, 2017 at 6 p.m. Byron Auditorium, Room 204, Columbus School of Law Reception … Continue reading →

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