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.
Jamie MacDonald, Chair
Cudahy Library, Loyola University Chicago
Class of 2008: Academic representative
Kathleen Bethel
African American Studies, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, Illinois
Class of 1977: Academic representative
Patricia M. Hogan
Poplar Creek Public Library District, Streamwood, Illinois
Class of 1972: Public representative
Karen Danczak Lyons
First Deputy Commissioner, Chicago Public Library
Class of 1997: Public representative
Jill Hamrin Postma
Research Center Librarian, Adler Planetarium, Chicago
Class of 1994: Special representative
Roberto Sarmiento
Transportation Library, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
Class of 1984: Special representative
Leighton Shell
Class of 2005: Special representative
Debra Turner
Metea Valley High School, Aurora, Illinois
Class of 2001: School representative
Mary Anne Zmaczynski
DeVry University, Chicago
Class of 2008: Academic representative
Susan Roman
Dean and Professor, Graduate School of Library and InformationScience, Dominican University,
River Forest, Illinois
Class of 1976:
ex-officio
Revised: February 2012
GSLIS Alumni Council Scholarship Fund
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