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Melissa Wong

@melissawong.bsky.social

Adjunct instructor in LIS. Grateful, not grumpy. she/hers. Co-author: Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers: An Introduction (Windsor-Downs, 2020).

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Melissa Wong@melissawong.bsky.social · 3d ago

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

Library Trends Symposium on Compelling Tensions in LIS

Library Trends and the iSchool are pleased to present a special symposium that expands upon themes from 74 (4) "Compelling Tensions in LIS," the latest Library Trends issue guest edited by Katherine M...

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iSchool at Illinois@ischoolui.bsky.social · 3w ago

Library Trends and the #iSchoolUI are pleased to present an online symposium expanding upon themes from 74 (4) “Compelling Tensions in LIS,” guest edited by Katherine M. Wisser. The symposium takes place on October 29, 12–4 PM (CT). Register here ▶️ bit.ly/3W28Ti7

The symposium features keynote speaker Africa Hands, Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo, and three panel sessions: What drives a compelling tension?, Trauma in Archives: The Compelling Tensions Exposed, and AI and LIS: Irresolvable Tension? October 29, 12-4 pm Central Time. Includes a logo for the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 
Melissa Wong@melissawong.bsky.social · 4d ago

Next week's panels include "Trauma in Archives: The Compelling Tensions Exposed." Based on Bradley Wiles’ “Remembering Now to Forget Later: Trauma, Archives, and the Tension of Commemoration,” four archivists discuss how we document and commemorate traumatic events. October 29, 2-3 pm CT. Join us!

iSchool at Illinois@ischoolui.bsky.social · 3w ago

Library Trends and the #iSchoolUI are pleased to present an online symposium expanding upon themes from 74 (4) “Compelling Tensions in LIS,” guest edited by Katherine M. Wisser. The symposium takes place on October 29, 12–4 PM (CT). Register here ▶️ bit.ly/3W28Ti7

The symposium features keynote speaker Africa Hands, Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo, and three panel sessions: What drives a compelling tension?, Trauma in Archives: The Compelling Tensions Exposed, and AI and LIS: Irresolvable Tension? October 29, 12-4 pm Central Time. Includes a logo for the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 
Melissa Wong@melissawong.bsky.social · 2w ago

Do you love a gov doc? Join us Friday for a conversation about teaching with government information!

LIS Pedagogy Chat@lispedagogychat.bsky.social · 2w ago

Do you teach about government information? Have changes in access and dissemination created new challenges? Our chat with gov info librarians Sarah Erekson and Sanga Sung is an opportunity to share experiences & approaches. October 16 at 2 pm ET. Registration: www.lispedagogychat.org/schedule-reg...

Melissa Wong@melissawong.bsky.social · 3w ago

As editor in chief, I'm excited about Library Trends' first symposium! Join us for a thought-provoking keynote by @africahands.bsky.social and three panels featuring guest editor Kathy Wisser, issue authors, and invited guests. Come for the afternoon or drop in to a session of interest!

iSchool at Illinois@ischoolui.bsky.social · 3w ago

Library Trends and the #iSchoolUI are pleased to present an online symposium expanding upon themes from 74 (4) “Compelling Tensions in LIS,” guest edited by Katherine M. Wisser. The symposium takes place on October 29, 12–4 PM (CT). Register here ▶️ bit.ly/3W28Ti7

The symposium features keynote speaker Africa Hands, Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo, and three panel sessions: What drives a compelling tension?, Trauma in Archives: The Compelling Tensions Exposed, and AI and LIS: Irresolvable Tension? October 29, 12-4 pm Central Time. Includes a logo for the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 
Melissa Wong@melissawong.bsky.social · last mo.

Join us this Friday, September 18, for a Pedagogy Chat about librarians and hyflex instruction!

LIS Pedagogy Chat@lispedagogychat.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hyflex classes, where students choose how to attend, pose challenges for library instruction. Join us Friday, Sept 18 to explore ways to make this work effective and sustainable. Led by Jennifer Lau-Bond from Harper College Library! Learn more and register at www.lispedagogychat.org/schedule-reg...

Melissa Wong@melissawong.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Pleased to announce a new issue of Library Trends, "Cultural Heritage in Crisis," edited by Anna E. Kijas and Andreas Segerberg. Packed with great articles, it is available open access under Project MUSE's S2O program - learn more at bit.ly/4ynsJCE.

Library Trends explores threats to cultural heritage materials in latest issue

The iSchool at Illinois is pleased to announce the open access publication of Library Trends 75 (1) “Cultural Heritage in Crisis.”

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iSchool at Illinois@ischoolui.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We are pleased to announce the publication of Library Trends 75 (1), “Cultural Heritage in Crisis,” highlighting a global pattern of cultural heritage in crisis and examples of resilience, activism, and inspiration. Enjoy open access ▶️ bit.ly/4ynsJCE

Front cover of Library Trends 75 (1), “Cultural Heritage in Crisis.”
Melissa Wong@melissawong.bsky.social · 2mo ago

As a hyflex skeptic, I'm excited to learn from Jennifer Lau-Bond and our Chat participants next week!

LIS Pedagogy Chat@lispedagogychat.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hyflex classes, where students choose how to attend, pose challenges for library instruction. Join us Friday, Sept 18 to explore ways to make this work effective and sustainable. Led by Jennifer Lau-Bond from Harper College Library! Learn more and register at www.lispedagogychat.org/schedule-reg...

Melissa Wong@melissawong.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Library Trends has a new CFP available! Gaming in Libraries, guest edited by Rebecca Strang and Carl DiNardo. Proposals due September 21, 2026.

Rebecca Strang@bexagons.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Carl DiNardo (@redfish-brewfish.bsky.social) & I are excited to announce a call for proposals for a Gaming in Libraries issue of Library Trends! Details here: forms.gle/ZWfQp3EbPTRv... Proposals due Sept 21, 2026. Don't ask us topic questions here, please! See the call for info on how to do that!

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Melissa Wong@melissawong.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Pretty excited that our spring chat on teaching cataloging led to the creation of a group dedicated to cataloging and metadata pedagogy!

LIS Pedagogy Chat@lispedagogychat.bsky.social · 4mo ago

LIS Pedagogy Chat friends, do you know a group of cataloging faculty started the Cataloging and Metadata Pedagogy discussion group (CaMP)!? It's like a sister group just for folks who love (and teach) metadata! Next meeting is Frid, July 10, 1 pm ET. Contact Danny Joudrey at Simmons for more info!

Melissa Wong@melissawong.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Excited to share a CFP for Library Trends 76.1: Exploring Metaphors of Expertise in LIS. What metaphors would we use to (re)conceive and (re)consider the concept of expertise within LIS? Proposals are due April 15, 2026. Complete CFP at tinyurl.com/y88j9chc

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CFP - Exploring Metaphors of Expertise in LIS (76.1 August 2027) Guest editor: Laureen P. Cantwell-Jurkovic (MSLIS, PhD), Humanities & Multidisciplinary Librarian, Vassar College Libraries, Poughkeep...

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Melissa Wong@melissawong.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Excited to share our newest CFP! Library Trends 75.3: Evidence-based Practices for eLearning in Information Organizations Proposals are due April 3, 2026. The complete CFP, including information on how to submit a proposal, is available at tinyurl.com/mwk429vh

CFP - Library Trends 75.3 Evidence-based Practices for eLearning in Libraries

CFP – Library Trends 75.3 Evidence-based Practices for eLearning in Information Organizations Library Trends invites proposals for issue on Evidence-based Practices for eLearning in Information Orga...

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