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Offering Professional Growth through Personal Engagement

The School of Library and Information Science at the University of Iowa, an ALA-accredited program since 1971, is a leader in curation, creation, and connection of communities. Through our engagement in education, service, and scholarship, we empower library and information professionals, promote the creation of responsible and informed seekers of knowledge, and perpetuate the fundamentals of our democracy through equitable access to information for all. Degrees and certificates available: MA in LIS (online option), Joint MA in LIS and MFA Center for the Book, Joint JD/ MA LIS, Interdisciplinary Ph.D., Undergraduate to Graduate MA in LIS (online option), Certificate in Special Collections (online option), Certificate in Book Studies, Joint Certificate in Special Collections and Book Studies, and K-12 Iowa Teacher Librarian Certification (online only).

11/09/2026

We are excited to be hosting the third installment of the SLIS 2026-2027 Personal Growth through Professional Development series on Tuesday, November 10th. At 7:00pm CT, tune in to listen Bobbi Newman and Carolyn Martin, authors of The Public Librarian's Guide to Answering Health Questions, alongside Dr. Leah Buck and Jen Jones, UIowa Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence, discuss how to help patrons find, evaluate, and use trustworthy health information. Through the combined perspectives of librarianship, public health, and aging services, participants will explore strategies, resources, and communication techniques that build confidence, promote health literacy, and strengthen the library's role as a trusted community partner.

For more information about the event and its speakers, see our event page: https://events.uiowa.edu/event/38939

11/09/2026

Come get your Master's in Library and Information Science with the University of Iowa. Not only are we the only ALA accredited MLIS in Iowa, but we're the only CILIP accredited iSchool in North America. From our streamlined application process, to remote-optional program, in-state tuition for remote students, and dual-degree programs, we just might be the iSchool for you.

For more information on applications, visit our website or email [email protected]: https://slis.uiowa.edu/prospective-students

11/06/2026

Hi, I'm Noelle Pinneo, a GA currently working with SLIS. My experience at SLIS so far has been very exciting as I've begun to see how my undergraduate interests in book history, special collections, and digital humanities can develop within the field of library and information science. As a graduate assistant, I have the opportunity to work with SLIS faculty members, Dr. Micah Bateman and Dr. Angela Fritz, and to contribute to a variety of research projects. I especially enjoy work that brings together archival research, digital tools, and questions about how we preserve, describe, and provide access to cultural heritage materials. As I continue my time at SLIS, I'm excited to expand my research skills and learn from projects that use methods and approaches that are new to me. Over the upcoming year, I'm looking forward to working more closely with faculty and with my classmates as I discover new ways that my interests in special collections and digital humanities intersect with the broader work of librarianship.

11/05/2026

Dani Youngberg is the current LISSO Treasurer. She is a second year MLIS student with a focus in public libraries. Dani got involved with LISSO after attending a few events and then being encouraged to run for the board this past spring. This year she hopes to work together with the other LISSO board members to continue offering professional development opportunities and fun social events.

11/03/2026

In addition to these five self care tips, the University of Iowa has additional well-being and mental health resources on its website, at https://wellbeing.uiowa.edu/.
And, as Dr. Micah Bateman says, "Please take care this week. We need you." 💛

11/03/2026

Lastly,
search for hope.
"We often feel doom when our candidates don't win their elections, and many times for good reason. But life, history, justice, and progress are happening on many thousands of levels at any given time, whereas general elections are only every four years. Maybe your candidate didn't win the presidency, but someone exciting was elected to your school board. Maybe your party lost big, but your child still has an amazing teacher who is fostering their growth and opening new possibilities for them. The small wins are never small," said Dr. Micah Bateman. "But me? I also focus on the big picture. We live in an age of anxiety, but it is still, for the majority of populations on earth, the safest and healthiest time to be alive in world history. We can support and fight for the people for whom that is not true right now, while also acknowledging it as a win on a global scale."
Still need hope? We are so very close to two major university breaks!

11/03/2026

Dr. Micah Bateman also suggests connecting with others when feeling anxious, just as University of Iowa alum, Dr. Cate Denial teaches through her book, 'A Pedagogy of Kindness'.
"I'd simply ask students to write for two minutes about how they're feeling, and then for two more minutes about how it feels to acknowledge those feelings," shared Dr. Denial. "I'd also ask them to identify ways they can care for themselves and offer some suggestions: meeting up with friends; engaging in sports or crafts that require some concentration (pick-up basketball; knitting) to keep their brains busy; listening to favorite music or rewatching a favorite-TV show."

11/03/2026

Another way Dr. Micah Bateman suggests managing stress this week is to...
Prioritize physical health.
"For me, this means I'll be burning my anxiety away on the elliptical at the gym on Tuesday and Wednesday, eating well, and staying away from alcohol. For you, this could mean taking a break from your schedule to take a midday nap," said Bateman.

11/03/2026

Dr. Micah Bateman says, "If you've already done what you can for your causes and candidates (and patrons), then it's time to..."
Set boundaries.
"For me, this means staying in my lane, focusing on my particular responsibilities, and, for tomorrow, going mass-media dark. What does staying in my lane mean? It means that I'll be working on my project about social-media emotionality and politics while encouraging my peers who are better versed in other issues like book challenges to work on theirs," said Bateman. "And yes, as a social-media scholar writing about online platforms during election years, I will be going media dark tomorrow. No socials, no news. I'll aim for my regular bedtime routine."

Address

125 S. Washington Street , Ste 3087
Iowa City, IA
52242

Telephone

+13193355707

Website

http://slis.uiowa.edu/

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