Our Legacy

In 2022, the School of Information Science marked the 50^th anniversary of its first graduating class. To commemorate this historic milestone, we collected artifacts and memories from the past 50 years to remember our legacy and pave the way for the next 50 years.  And we held a 50th Anniversary Celebration event (see videos and photos).

Innovating Through Information - 50 years

Leaning into Augusta Baker's Legacy: Nicole Cooke creating diversity infrastructure at the iSchool

Scanning Nicole Cooke's list of accomplishments at the School of Information Science, it's hard to believe she has only been at South Carolina for two years. Cooke recently discussed the new projects she's shepherding at the iSchool.

Contemplating the library of the future

Alumnus Jason Broughton discusses his new post at the Library of Congress and emerging trends in library and information science.

Building a culturally competent librarian workforce

Diversity, equity and inclusion have been woven into the School of Library and Information Science since it was founded 50 years ago. But we took stock of some notable examples of the iSchool’s progress in hiring, outreach and strategic programs.

Going the extra mile for literacy

Fifteen years into his mission to grow early childhood literacy in South Carolina, Cocky is proving he’s more than a mascot.  What started as a student-led winter break program has mushroomed into a full-time enterprise supported by iSchool staff and funded through corporate and private donations and grants.