Symposium on Diversity in LIS Education

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Symposium on Diversity in LIS Education Welcome Page

Note: Registration is now closed.  In order to attend any Symposium events you must be registered.

On Thursday November 8th & Friday November 9th 2012 the Symposium on Diversity in LIS Education will bring together information professionals and faculties to focus on preparing all LIS students to be ready to design & deliver inclusive services to diverse populations in the Information Age.

This event is free and open to the public, and will be hosted at the University of Maryland College Park in College Park, MD.

Talks and panels include – Changing demographics of library patrons; Designing academic programs for cultural competency; Recruiting diverse student populations to MLS programs; Funding diversity-related academic programs.

If you have any questions, 
please email LISDiversity [at] gmail [dot] com (LISDiversity@gmail.com).

Twitter Hashtag: #LisDiv12 

Calendar
Symposium on Diversity in LIS Education
Date and Time: 
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 17:30 - Friday, November 9, 2012 - 17:30
Location: 
2119 Hornbake Building / Nyumburu Cultural Center