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Colloquium
This year's Colloquium speaker series lineup and SCARLA post-graduate event featured topics ranging from cataloging to social media platform studies to mis- and disinformation, to career pathways in the first five years. These guest speaker and networking events are integral to our students' learning and professional development, enriching their graduate experience by showcasing the research and academic achievements of SC&I LIS faculty, connecting students with renowned LIS leaders, and facilitating partnerships with organizations like Beta Phi Mu. We are incredibly grateful to our speakers for their pivotal contributions to our MI student's academic experience.
Connie Pascal, Ph.D.
Lecturer III - Library and Information Science Department
2025-2026 Master of Information Colloquium
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It is probably not news that things are pretty bad for trans and gender diverse people in the US (and lots of other places) right now. As current and future library, archives, and information science professionals, we have the responsibility to support people of all genders through our work. This talk will start by addressing the realities of existing in the LIS field for trans and gender diverse people. The presenters will then offer practical guidance and examples on how to incorporate gender inclusion into your work; there will be emphasis on how to identify specific actions based on your particular role, institution, and political context.
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SC&I Associate Professor Marc Aronson, children’s book publisher Claudia Bedrick of Enchanted Lion, and acclaimed artist, author, and filmmaker Peter Sís will explore how words and images work together to tell stories that resonate across generations. The discussion will spark questions of creativity, interpretation, and meaning-making across disciplines, offering fresh insights for anyone interested in literature, publishing, art, or information science.
Accordion Content
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Continue the conversation on balancing legal obligations with professional ethics in an evolving landscape.
Join Nancy Kranich, SC&I Teaching Professor and former ALA President, for an update on recent legal and policy developments affecting libraries and information professionals. Building on earlier discussions, this session will highlight:
- New state and federal actions impacting intellectual freedom and patron privacy
- Updates on copyright, fair use, and current censorship challenges
- How emerging legislation may shape the legal protections and responsibilities of librarians and information providers
2024-2025
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Join Katherine “Katie” Rothley, Marketing and PR Librarian at Northville District Library and 2024 Featured Speaker for Beta Phi Mu's Rutgers Omicron Chapter, for an engaging presentation. Katie will show how strategic plans and information needs assessments can enhance library services. With over a decade of public library experience and a strong marketing background, she’ll help you understand your community's demographics, needs, and values through data-driven decisions.
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SC&I Associate Professor Marc Aronson, Enchanted Lion publisher Claudia Zoe Bedrick, and Zimmerli Assistant Curator Nicole Simpson delve into global creativity, storytelling, and the curation of children’s book art and literature.
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Gain practical guidance on balancing legal obligations with professional ethics in today’s complex legal and political landscape. Nancy Kranich, SC&I Teaching Professor and former ALA President, discusses the key legal issues affecting library and information professionals today, including: Intellectual freedom, Patron privacy, Copyright and fair use, Censorship challenges.
Nancy discusses emerging state laws and their potential impact on the immunity of librarians and information providers with insights into how New Jersey libraries are responding.
This event was originally held live on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
2023-2024
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Jay L. Colbert: Library Director at the Longy School of Music of Bard College – Editorial Board for Homosaurus
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Tawfiq Ammari: Assistant Professor of LIS at SC&I
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Shagun Jhaver: Assistant Professor of LIS at SC&I
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Kiran Garimella: Assistant Professor of LIS at SC&I
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Library and Information Science Research Committee Symposium: "Rethinking the Future: People-centered Information and Communication Practices". The event was organized by the Department of Library and Information Science Assistant Research Development committee, the event was headed by Assistant Professor Britt Paris; Associate Professor Charles Senteio and Assistant Professors Kiran Garimella.
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SCARLA - Post MI-Employment: The First Five Years.
Panelists
- Michael Murphy, RU MI ’22, Politics, Policy, and Data Librarian at Seton Hall University
- Chelsea Rizzolo, RU MI ’20, Instructor / Librarian at Brookdale Community College
- Victoria Sun, RU MI ’23, Business & Research Support Services Librarian at Penn Libraries
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