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Denton, TX
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Inspired by a Department of Information Science alumna, Diane Gill began her professional journey in the Library and Information Science field and hasn't looked back since then. In fact, her love for libraries, learning, and her desire to share her knowledge with future librarians led her to continue her education and she is now completing her Ph.D. in Information Science with an area of interest in Information and Behavior. When asked to explain how she found her way into school librarianship, Diane says "It is one of those serendipitous events."
Read the complete article at https://informationscience.unt.edu/student-spotlight-diane-gill
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North Texas University (UNT). (2021). Student Spotlight: Diane Gill a Serendipipitous Journey. North Texas University. https://informationscience.unt.edu/student-spotlight-diane-gill.
SLIS WELCOMES NEW FACULTY MEMBER, DIANE GILL
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Diane Gill joins the School of Library & Information Science (SLIS) as an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in School Librarianship. Prior to accepting her new position, Gill taught teacher education courses at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas. Gill also taught undergraduates in United States history at Dallas College and Contemporary Global Studies and United States History at Northwood University in Cedar Hill, Texas.
Read the complete article at https://www.lsu.edu/chse/slis/news/slis_welcomes_gill.php
Louisiana State University (LSU). (2021). SLIS Welcomes New Faculty Member, Diane Gill. Louisiana State University. https://www.lsu.edu/chse/slis/news/slis_welcomes_gill.php
DeSOTO ISD LIBRARIES CREATE VIRTUAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
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When COVID-19 prompted schools to shift to a remote or hybrid learning model, it inspired DeSoto ISD Libraries to open more virtual space for students to nurture their love for reading. DeISD school librarians are now taking the initiative to encourage our students to continue reading over the holidays, by creating a ‘Countdown to Christmas' virtual reading room for students and the community to enjoy holiday stories anytime they choose.
Read the complete article at https://www.focusdailynews.com/desoto-isd-libraries-create-virtual-countdown-to-christmas/
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News Staff. (2020b, December 12). DeSoto ISD Libraries Create Virtual Countdown to Christmas. Focus Daily News. https://www.focusdailynews.com/desoto-isd-libraries-create-virtual-countdown-to-christmas/
DeSOTO ISD CELEBRATES ITS LIBRARIANS
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As the nation spotlights libraries and its librarians during National Libraries week, DeSoto ISD proudly celebrates its librarians, media specialists, library staff, users, administrators and friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. This national week of celebration also coincides with the month-long celebration of the school library which started in 1985 in Washington DC.
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Read the complete article at https://www.dallasweekly.com/articles/desoto-isd-celebrates-its-librarians-and-libraries-week/
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O. (2020, April 28). DeSoto ISD Celebrates its Librarians and Libraries Week. Dallas Weekly. https://www.dallasweekly.com/articles/desoto-isd-celebrates-its-librarians-and-libraries-week/
DeSOTO ISD LIBRARIES HOST UNT DALLAS LAW SCHOOL
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In honor of Read Across America Week and the recently launched Read WOKE challenge geared toward increasing reading among secondary students, the DeSoto Libraries offered a select group of sixth-grade students the opportunity to learn about society, civil rights, government, and the judicial system through a visit from the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law representatives who work with the law school’s Joyce Ann Brown Innocence Clinic.
Read the complete article at http://www.desotoisd.org/news/what_s_new/desoto_east_students_learn_from_unt_dallas_law
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DeSoto Independent School District. (2020). DeSoto East Students Learn from UNT Dallas Law. DeSoto ISD. http://www.desotoisd.org/news/what_s_new/desoto_east_students_learn_from_unt_dallas_law
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