Alumnae/i
Alumni Council
The GSLIS Alumni Council supports the goals of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science to provide professional preparation for students entering the library and information science field. Its members represent all aspects of the profession and perform the functions of developing and supporting student career and networking opportunities, enhancing communication among and to alumni and the library community, and strengthening social programs and benefits for alumni. This active relationship with alumni enables GSLIS to create strong links with practicing library and information professionals. Ongoing activities organized by the Alumni Council include the Annual Career Exploration Day, a significant professional development opportunity for current students, recent graduates, and LIS professionals considering new career options; and a variety of receptions and networking events held in conjunction with regional and national professional conferences. The Alumni Council has also established an endowment to provide scholarships for GSLIS students.
Jan Chindlund, PresidentDirector, Columbia College Chicago Library
Kathleen BethelAfrican American Studies Reference Librarian, Northwestern University
Francis FeeleyInter-American Magnet School
Linda HanrathCorporate Librarian, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
Kathleen KreppsLibrarian, Downer’s Grove South High School
Teresa MadrigalBranch Manager, Chicago Public Library-Toman Branch
Christopher StewartDean of Libraries, Illinois Institute of Technology
Denise ZielinskiDirector of Informational Services, DuPage Library System
GSLIS Alumnae/i Council Scholarship Fund
Check back for more information on how to order Dominican scarves and ties; proceeds will go to the Alumnae/i Council's scholarship fund.
"Our graduate program gives students the skills to build both a solid foundation on the core values of librarianship and a thorough knowledge of emerging technologies, trends and innovation in the field."
Michael Stephens
Assistant Professor
