#Libraries are crucial for serving those on the wrong side of the #digitaldivide. Join us on April 25 @ 11am PT to listen to our expert panel from across the country discuss the current #digitalequity challenges & opportunities for libraries. Register: ow.ly/TBN150RbTHK

A new interdisciplinary institute featuring #UMD experts across UMD Science, Maryland Arts & Humanities, and iSchool UMD will study + teach how AI can be developed ethically and responsibly. Read more about the new AI Interdisciplinary Institute on The Baltimore Banner go.umd.edu/49tXt88

Thank you, Rep. Jamie Raskin, for spotlighting school librarians as your Hometown Heroes! It was wonderful to speak with you about how we encourage our students - the future of our world!

Terps - we need your help! As we prepare to change our library search interface, we want to hear your thoughts. Check out our demo and share your feedback! Open through April 26. Learn more➡️lib.umd.edu/about/news/202…

On April 17th, INFO PhD students Alison Harding and Jane Behre, and INFO Faculty Mega Subramaniam presented their full paper titled, "Meeting People Where They Are: Customizing Digital Literacy Education" at the iConference 2024. 📰 🔗 ischools.org/iconference

We're excited to share the first CFP for CSCW 2025 with a new paper submission deadline of July 2, 2024. Read for more details and share with your networks: cscw.acm.org/2025/ #cscw2025

From setting up Zoom telehealth calls to explaining QR codes, a new UME and UMD College of Information program helps seniors, underserved minority communities, rural Marylanders and others across the state get online. #DoGoodUMD #FearlesslyUMD go.umd.edu/49TToKr

Hello Everyone! We are currently seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position with PROGRESS. Click the following link to apply and learn more: ejobs.umd.edu/postings/118655

[New Postdoc!] Sheena Erete and I are looking for a postdoc to work on civic tech for economically disadvantaged and marginalized communities in Baltimore City and PG county. Check the posting for more info. Help us spread the word! UMD College of Information UMIACS shorturl.at/jlFHT

We're just three weeks away from the 41st annual HCIL symposium. Register today to join us in person or online to hear more than 30 lightning talks about ongoing work happening in the lab! To learn more, visit hcil.umd.edu/hcil-symposium…

How can AI technologies promote gender equality and social justice? Maryland Arts & Humanities's Neda Atanasoski, associate education director for #UMD’s Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM), explains. #AIMaryland go.umd.edu/4br1ZFw

Please use this survey to indicate your interest in being on the organizing committee or being an AC or being a reviewer for CSCW 2025! The first paper deadline is quickly approaching and we need community support to ensure a strong review process. #cscw2025

INFO PhD students Alison Harding & Jane Behre, and Prof. Mega Subramaniam wrote “Meeting People Where They Are: Customizing Digital Literacy Education”, a part of the book series Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer. 🔗link.springer.com/chapter/10.100…

#ICYMI Big news! 🚨The #UMD College of Information Studies is now the "College of Information", effective 6/1/24. Learn about our pioneering research and education in fields like data science, cybersecurity, AI, and more. More on this transformation 👉 brnw.ch/21wKCnF

#libraries Interested in learning more about how to serve your communities during crisis? Join our next cohort! Libraries receive 2K for participation. Attend our info session 7/9 at 2 pm ET. Register: umd.zoom.us/meeting/regist… More info available: readynow.ischool.umd.edu #ALAAC24

📸The INFO College at this year's 2024 ALA Annual Conference in San Diego. Here are a few candid pictures featuring: -Keith Marzullo: INFO College Dean -Nancy Murray: INFO Chief Development Officer -Victoria Van Hyning: INFO Assistant Professor #ALAAC24 American Library Association (1)

Students studying in the US? Are you interested in privacy? Do interdisciplinary work? We are offering travel grants sponsored by the National Science Foundation to attend the 6th Annual Symposium on Applications of Contextual Integrity (privaci.info/symposium/2024…).

📊 UMD has been ranked as the #1 non-online university & #3 overall for producing the most bachelor's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences! This ranking highlights UMD's excellence across its CMNS, InfoSci (INFO), and IS (BGMT) programs. Read more: chronicle.com/article/which-…

INFO's Mega Subramaniam & Ana Ndumu are members of the LIS Forward initiative, launched by UW in '22 with other top iSchools. The group recently released a volume of essays, including one co-authored by Mega, 'Building Resilience to Crises with Our Communities.' lisforward.ischool.uw.edu/lis-forward-re…

This fall, UMD's newly rebranded College of Information (INFO) is celebrating its impact with exciting events! From on-campus festivities to virtual talks, there’s something for everyone. Join us for Family Weekend, Homecoming, and more! 📆View events: brnw.ch/21wMuMp