Another #iSchoolUI Research Showcase down! Thanks to everyone who participated and came to learn about the research our community has been working on 🧡📝
November 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Another #iSchoolUI Research Showcase down! Thanks to everyone who participated and came to learn about the research our community has been working on 🧡📝
Other than a random photo with Prof. B at my wedding, best was a 2011 iSchool headshot iSchool. My colleagues call it, "Steel" aka, Zoolander.
2nd best is my motorcycle picture.
Next official picture will be embroidered, Bayeux -level awesome, sans painful ocular issues.
2nd best is my motorcycle picture.
Next official picture will be embroidered, Bayeux -level awesome, sans painful ocular issues.
November 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Other than a random photo with Prof. B at my wedding, best was a 2011 iSchool headshot iSchool. My colleagues call it, "Steel" aka, Zoolander.
2nd best is my motorcycle picture.
Next official picture will be embroidered, Bayeux -level awesome, sans painful ocular issues.
2nd best is my motorcycle picture.
Next official picture will be embroidered, Bayeux -level awesome, sans painful ocular issues.
A small but meaningful way LLMs are creating more work for academics: they’re making it harder to triage grad application season
In information science, students apply more directly to potential advisors—since moving to the iSchool, I get *lots* of inquiries from prospective PhD students every year
In information science, students apply more directly to potential advisors—since moving to the iSchool, I get *lots* of inquiries from prospective PhD students every year
October 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
A small but meaningful way LLMs are creating more work for academics: they’re making it harder to triage grad application season
In information science, students apply more directly to potential advisors—since moving to the iSchool, I get *lots* of inquiries from prospective PhD students every year
In information science, students apply more directly to potential advisors—since moving to the iSchool, I get *lots* of inquiries from prospective PhD students every year
TBH I’m still disappointed that my iSchool experience did not include demonology, which I had assumed from watching Buffy would be an important part of the curriculum.
October 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
TBH I’m still disappointed that my iSchool experience did not include demonology, which I had assumed from watching Buffy would be an important part of the curriculum.
UT library school alum–not shocking. The program's been having some issues for a while (I wish I could remember the details, but they were relayed to me by a retired prof at Philly's ALA), and the new laws certainly didn't help it.
They also ruined the ischool and shoved it under another dept.
They also ruined the ischool and shoved it under another dept.
October 30, 2026 at 10:06 AM
UT library school alum–not shocking. The program's been having some issues for a while (I wish I could remember the details, but they were relayed to me by a retired prof at Philly's ALA), and the new laws certainly didn't help it.
They also ruined the ischool and shoved it under another dept.
They also ruined the ischool and shoved it under another dept.
Like, I’m still doing linguistics long-term, but like 1/5 of the iSchool doctoral faculty are members of the Association for Computational Linguistics, I think there’s a stay-in-Seattle-avoid-Bender way through for me here after all
October 31, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Like, I’m still doing linguistics long-term, but like 1/5 of the iSchool doctoral faculty are members of the Association for Computational Linguistics, I think there’s a stay-in-Seattle-avoid-Bender way through for me here after all
Amen! When I was teaching in an iSchool I used to say the command-line was the other way of operating the computer.
October 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Amen! When I was teaching in an iSchool I used to say the command-line was the other way of operating the computer.
Hopefully this is a “things that have been percolating abruptly come together” frame shift because the plan clicking feels kind of out of nowhere but otoh “perhaps I could,,, go there,,,” seems like a natural response to “wow current project is citing a lot of UW iSchool research, what it mean”
October 31, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Hopefully this is a “things that have been percolating abruptly come together” frame shift because the plan clicking feels kind of out of nowhere but otoh “perhaps I could,,, go there,,,” seems like a natural response to “wow current project is citing a lot of UW iSchool research, what it mean”
What does it mean to care for museum collections?
In a recent News Gazette column, #iSchoolUI PhD student David Eby discusses the Spurlock Museum's approach to cultural heritage care, community partnerships, and the return of cultural materials.
▶️ bit.ly/4zSsKip
In a recent News Gazette column, #iSchoolUI PhD student David Eby discusses the Spurlock Museum's approach to cultural heritage care, community partnerships, and the return of cultural materials.
▶️ bit.ly/4zSsKip
October 27, 2026 at 8:27 PM
What does it mean to care for museum collections?
In a recent News Gazette column, #iSchoolUI PhD student David Eby discusses the Spurlock Museum's approach to cultural heritage care, community partnerships, and the return of cultural materials.
▶️ bit.ly/4zSsKip
In a recent News Gazette column, #iSchoolUI PhD student David Eby discusses the Spurlock Museum's approach to cultural heritage care, community partnerships, and the return of cultural materials.
▶️ bit.ly/4zSsKip
I get a lot of these, which has always made me wish there was a better way for people to identify who can be an advisor in the iSchool vs. who is listed as affiliate faculty. I always write back, sorry, wish them luck, etc. It feels like such a hard way to have to do this.
October 30, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I get a lot of these, which has always made me wish there was a better way for people to identify who can be an advisor in the iSchool vs. who is listed as affiliate faculty. I always write back, sorry, wish them luck, etc. It feels like such a hard way to have to do this.
After 30+ years in law and foreign service, David Buzard (MSLIS '25) returned to school through #iSchoolUI's Leep program.
Upon graduating, he continued into the Certificate of Advanced Study program, with a goal of becoming a youth and teen librarian.
▶️ bit.ly/3TYGbhO
Upon graduating, he continued into the Certificate of Advanced Study program, with a goal of becoming a youth and teen librarian.
▶️ bit.ly/3TYGbhO
October 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
After 30+ years in law and foreign service, David Buzard (MSLIS '25) returned to school through #iSchoolUI's Leep program.
Upon graduating, he continued into the Certificate of Advanced Study program, with a goal of becoming a youth and teen librarian.
▶️ bit.ly/3TYGbhO
Upon graduating, he continued into the Certificate of Advanced Study program, with a goal of becoming a youth and teen librarian.
▶️ bit.ly/3TYGbhO
#iSchoolUI Associate Professor Yun Huang developed MapInsights, an interactive mapping platform that helps officers learn campus geography.
Now used in officer training, the platform could also support campus navigation and preparedness.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/4Bs0apF
Now used in officer training, the platform could also support campus navigation and preparedness.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/4Bs0apF
October 26, 2026 at 8:08 PM
#iSchoolUI Associate Professor Yun Huang developed MapInsights, an interactive mapping platform that helps officers learn campus geography.
Now used in officer training, the platform could also support campus navigation and preparedness.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/4Bs0apF
Now used in officer training, the platform could also support campus navigation and preparedness.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/4Bs0apF
HBD, iSchool! This year marks 25 years since the Information School was founded, and 115 years since the University of Washington's library school was established in 1911.
Thank you to everyone who makes the UW Information School the welcoming learning community it is today.
Thank you to everyone who makes the UW Information School the welcoming learning community it is today.
October 23, 2026 at 10:14 PM
HBD, iSchool! This year marks 25 years since the Information School was founded, and 115 years since the University of Washington's library school was established in 1911.
Thank you to everyone who makes the UW Information School the welcoming learning community it is today.
Thank you to everyone who makes the UW Information School the welcoming learning community it is today.
We’re looking forward to celebrating with alumni at our upcoming iSchool Reunion Weekend. Learn more about our anniversary events - hope you can join us! ischool.uw.edu/25
October 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM
We’re looking forward to celebrating with alumni at our upcoming iSchool Reunion Weekend. Learn more about our anniversary events - hope you can join us! ischool.uw.edu/25
.... and many more iSchool researchers and affiliates shared papers. Thanks for another great conference with colleagues from around the world! #CSCW2026
October 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM
.... and many more iSchool researchers and affiliates shared papers. Thanks for another great conference with colleagues from around the world! #CSCW2026
#iSchoolUI Professor and Executive Associate Dean @profdownie.bsky.social gave a talk on “How digital spaces and information advance the sustainable development goals” at the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development Goals this week in Manila, Philippines.
October 23, 2026 at 2:41 PM
#iSchoolUI Professor and Executive Associate Dean @profdownie.bsky.social gave a talk on “How digital spaces and information advance the sustainable development goals” at the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development Goals this week in Manila, Philippines.
AI and LIS: Irresolvable Tensions? Panelists Andrea Baer, Jennifer Stubbs, Annie Sollinger, & Heidi Winkler examine professional tensions surrounding AI and speculate on what the future might bring. All part of our Symposium on Critical Tensions in LIS on October 29, 2026! Register at bit.ly/3W28Ti7
October 22, 2026 at 8:06 PM
AI and LIS: Irresolvable Tensions? Panelists Andrea Baer, Jennifer Stubbs, Annie Sollinger, & Heidi Winkler examine professional tensions surrounding AI and speculate on what the future might bring. All part of our Symposium on Critical Tensions in LIS on October 29, 2026! Register at bit.ly/3W28Ti7
#iSchoolUI BSIS student Zainab Salau spent her summer as a backend developer intern at Articulate Labs, building a database for a wearable knee rehabilitation device.
Her advice for students is to build connections early and don't be afraid to reach out.
Read more about Zainab ▶️ bit.ly/4z1dVdn
Her advice for students is to build connections early and don't be afraid to reach out.
Read more about Zainab ▶️ bit.ly/4z1dVdn
October 23, 2026 at 5:45 PM
#iSchoolUI BSIS student Zainab Salau spent her summer as a backend developer intern at Articulate Labs, building a database for a wearable knee rehabilitation device.
Her advice for students is to build connections early and don't be afraid to reach out.
Read more about Zainab ▶️ bit.ly/4z1dVdn
Her advice for students is to build connections early and don't be afraid to reach out.
Read more about Zainab ▶️ bit.ly/4z1dVdn
#iSchoolUI Interim Dean @ejmknox.bsky.social recently joined a panel discussion on "Ideas Unbound" at the Obama Center in Chicago. The conversation covered censorship & its impact on literacy and public institutions, public trust, & the role libraries & schools play in keeping ideas within reach.
October 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM
#iSchoolUI Interim Dean @ejmknox.bsky.social recently joined a panel discussion on "Ideas Unbound" at the Obama Center in Chicago. The conversation covered censorship & its impact on literacy and public institutions, public trust, & the role libraries & schools play in keeping ideas within reach.
Family and community are at the heart of #iSchoolUI alum Janelle Ketcher's (MSLIS '25) work.
She's the founder of Postal Service for the Dead, a project with over 800 letters to loved ones who have died, and works at ITHAKA.
Read how her iSchool education helped shape both ▶️ bit.ly/4ekmRSS
She's the founder of Postal Service for the Dead, a project with over 800 letters to loved ones who have died, and works at ITHAKA.
Read how her iSchool education helped shape both ▶️ bit.ly/4ekmRSS
October 20, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Family and community are at the heart of #iSchoolUI alum Janelle Ketcher's (MSLIS '25) work.
She's the founder of Postal Service for the Dead, a project with over 800 letters to loved ones who have died, and works at ITHAKA.
Read how her iSchool education helped shape both ▶️ bit.ly/4ekmRSS
She's the founder of Postal Service for the Dead, a project with over 800 letters to loved ones who have died, and works at ITHAKA.
Read how her iSchool education helped shape both ▶️ bit.ly/4ekmRSS
Join us for the #iSchoolUI Research Showcase on Oct. 30, from 11:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. at the Illini Union! Explore human-centered, interdisciplinary research through keynote talks, short presentations, and posters. All are welcome!
Full schedule ▶️ bit.ly/47zLdnV
Full schedule ▶️ bit.ly/47zLdnV
October 21, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Join us for the #iSchoolUI Research Showcase on Oct. 30, from 11:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. at the Illini Union! Explore human-centered, interdisciplinary research through keynote talks, short presentations, and posters. All are welcome!
Full schedule ▶️ bit.ly/47zLdnV
Full schedule ▶️ bit.ly/47zLdnV
Rep the #iSchoolUI! 🧡
Our merch store is now open year-round, featuring T-shirts, hoodies, hats & more!
Order by Oct. 26 for FREE delivery to 501 E. Daniel St., with pickup after Nov. 11, or have your order shipped for an additional charge.
Shop now 🛍️ bit.ly/4BdLbQl
Our merch store is now open year-round, featuring T-shirts, hoodies, hats & more!
Order by Oct. 26 for FREE delivery to 501 E. Daniel St., with pickup after Nov. 11, or have your order shipped for an additional charge.
Shop now 🛍️ bit.ly/4BdLbQl
October 20, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Rep the #iSchoolUI! 🧡
Our merch store is now open year-round, featuring T-shirts, hoodies, hats & more!
Order by Oct. 26 for FREE delivery to 501 E. Daniel St., with pickup after Nov. 11, or have your order shipped for an additional charge.
Shop now 🛍️ bit.ly/4BdLbQl
Our merch store is now open year-round, featuring T-shirts, hoodies, hats & more!
Order by Oct. 26 for FREE delivery to 501 E. Daniel St., with pickup after Nov. 11, or have your order shipped for an additional charge.
Shop now 🛍️ bit.ly/4BdLbQl
Startup spotlight: Rachel Waldron, MLIS ’18.
Through her company, Shelfwright, Waldron applies core library and information science practices, including collection development, organization and classification, using skills she developed at the iSchool. Learn more: ischool.uw.edu/alumni/spotl...
Through her company, Shelfwright, Waldron applies core library and information science practices, including collection development, organization and classification, using skills she developed at the iSchool. Learn more: ischool.uw.edu/alumni/spotl...
October 20, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Startup spotlight: Rachel Waldron, MLIS ’18.
Through her company, Shelfwright, Waldron applies core library and information science practices, including collection development, organization and classification, using skills she developed at the iSchool. Learn more: ischool.uw.edu/alumni/spotl...
Through her company, Shelfwright, Waldron applies core library and information science practices, including collection development, organization and classification, using skills she developed at the iSchool. Learn more: ischool.uw.edu/alumni/spotl...
In this faculty research video, #iSchoolUI Assistant Professor @drtlwagner.bsky.social explores how LGBTQ+ histories are preserved and represented in archives and digital spaces, and why access to this information matters.
Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/iH-QMou2Sbk
Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/iH-QMou2Sbk
iSchool Assistant Professor Travis Wagner: Preserving LGBTQ+ Histories in the Digital Age
YouTube video by iSchool at Illinois
youtu.be
October 15, 2026 at 5:56 PM
In this faculty research video, #iSchoolUI Assistant Professor @drtlwagner.bsky.social explores how LGBTQ+ histories are preserved and represented in archives and digital spaces, and why access to this information matters.
Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/iH-QMou2Sbk
Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/iH-QMou2Sbk