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.

Christopher Stewart , President

Dean of Libraries, Illinois Institute of Technology

Kathleen Bethel

African American Studies Reference Librarian, Northwestern University

 

Jan Chindlund

Director, Columbia College Chicago Library

 

Francis Feeley

Inter-American Magnet School

 

Linda Hanrath

Corporate Librarian, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company

 

Kathleen Krepps

Librarian, Downer’s Grove South High School

 

Teresa Madrigal

Branch Manager, Chicago Public Library-Toman Branch

 

Denise Zielinski

Director of Informational Services, DuPage Library System