Post date: Aug 2, 2022

Welcome, incoming students!

Ahead of the beginning of the Fall term, which starts on August 25, the Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies will be holding a virtual orientation, which will be an opportunity to meet and hear from some of the faculty and student leaders, to receive some basic information about the program, and to ask any questions you may have. Existing or returning students are very welcome to attend.

The orientation will be held:

Wednesday, August 17

6pm – 7pm, via Zoom (registration details below)

Program:

1. Welcome to the program (Prof. James Lowry)

2. Advisement (Prof. Shuheng Wu)

3. Getting career advice (Prof. Kim McNeil-Capers)

4. Course catalog, Listservs and Scholarships (Prof. Johnathan Thayer)

5. Introduction to QCLISSA (tbc)

6. Introduction to QCSAA (tbc)

7. Q&A

8. Breakout rooms

   • Archives Certificate and MA/MLS Dual Degree (Prof. Thayer)

   • LMS (tbc)

   • Children’s and Young Adult Services Certificate (Prof. Brown)

   • Careers (Prof. McNeil-Capers)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdumorj4jH9R8b-svaCtQ49w_Hyu9rylz

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The first part of the meeting (agenda items 1 to 6) will be recorded. Email me after the event if you want to see the recording.

Looking forward to meeting you soon!