Dalhousie University. Department of Information Science

Did you register yet? This event is completely free, online, and open to all:

2026 Dalhousie - Horrocks National Leadership Lecture Join us ONLINE for "Using Dungeons & Dragons for well being and developing a sense of community" with Lucas Maxwell (MLIS'07).

Please join us for this exciting event, featuring our alum, Lucas Maxwell. This event is free, online, and open to all:

2026 Dalhousie - Horrocks National Leadership Lecture Join us ONLINE for "Using Dungeons & Dragons for well being and developing a sense of community" with Lucas Maxwell (MLIS'07).

Meet Kristan Belanger (MI'25), the new Instruction & Public Services Librarian at Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University

Meet Instruction & Public Services Librarian Kristan Belanger Kristan Belanger (BA ’19, JD ’22, MI ’25) joined the Schulich School of Law in September 2025 in the role of Instruction & Public Services Librarian at the Sir James Dunn Law Library.

We are excited to announce that the Information Without Borders (IWB) Conference 2026, taking place on March 2nd 2026 at Dalhousie University, is now accepting speaker proposals!

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to an inspiring and impactful event. Submit your proposal today by filling out this form by Jan 10th, 2026: https://forms.office.com/r/xKuRGeDWKv

If you have any questions, please feel free to send them to [email protected].

The Information Without Borders (IWB) Conference is a student-run initiative led by individuals in the Master of Information program. Started in 2007, this event provides a forum for interdisciplinary discussion on a central topic affecting all professions represented in Information Science.

Our theme for the Information Without Borders (IWB) Conference 2026 is “Currents of Change: Navigating the Shifts in Information Science”. Information science has never stood still. It moves like tides, reshaping the shores of knowledge with every wave of innovation. From the early currents of cataloguing and classification to today’s surging flows of data analytics, AI, and digital ecosystems, the field has evolved in rhythm with technological and societal change. This conference explores those shifts, with attendees sharing how ideas ripple outward, how practices ebb and flow, and how we can navigate the next wave of transformation. Attendees will have the opportunity to unpack what that can look like across the information management sector, and connect with other professionals, students, and researchers about these issues.

Students within the MI program are highly recommended to submit posters.

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Congrats to Dr. Stacy Allison-Cassin!

DIS Professor Receives Dalhousie Legacy Award DIS Professor Receives Dalhousie Legacy Award November 27, 2025 Kim Humes Dr. Stacy Allison-Cassin (Assistant Professor, Department of Information Science) has received a Dalhousie Legacy Award – specifically the President’s Research Award for Emerging Investigator. The Dalhousie Legacy Awards r...

Congrats Laura!

Laura Warner (MLIS/MPA ’07) appointed Chief Executive Officer of Orangeville Public Library Laura Warner (MLIS/MPA ’07) appointed Chief Executive Officer of Orangeville Public Library November 18, 2025 Kim Humes Re-posted from Canadian Librarianship. Click here to read the full article. The Orangeville Public Library is excited to announce Laura Warner as its new Chief Executive Officer,...

A great story on our newest OAA winner, and the award presentation last month.

Jane Arnold, Archivist at Cape Breton University, Receives Outstanding Alumni Award Jane Arnold (MLIS’08) Archivist at Cape Breton University, says there’s great joy in being recognized by her peers for her commitment to her profession. The recipient of the Dalhousie Library and Information Alumni Association’s (DLIAA) Outstanding Alumni Award for 2025 adds that it's also a r...

Join us for a public lecture on November 25th -

Title: From Prompt to Propaganda: How Generative AI Fuels Disinformation and Misinformation and What We Must Do

Speaker: Dr. Anatoliy Gruzd, Professor and Director of Research, Social Media Lab, Toronto Metropolitan

Dalhousie University Faculty of Management

Join us: The inaugural Alan H. MacDonald Information Science Public Lecture: How Generative AI Fuels Disinformation and Misinformation and What We Must Do Join us: The inaugural Alan H. MacDonald Information Science Public Lecture: How Generative AI Fuels Disinformation and Misinformation and What We Must Do November 5, 2025 Kim Humes The flood of disinformation and misinformation flowing through social media today is a widespread societal concern. Ar...

Please join us in congratulating Kelti!

Kelti McGloin Chosen as 2025 Recipient of the Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund Kelti McGloin Chosen as 2025 Recipient of the Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund October 1, 2025 Kim Humes We are pleased to announce that Master of Information/Juris Doctor (MI/JD) student Kelti McGloin has been selected as the twelfth recipient of the Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leaders...

Reminder of our upcoming alumni reception and Outstanding Alumni award presentation! Join us on October 3rd:

DLIAA Outstanding Alumni Award Presentation 2025 Join us in person or online for the DLIAA OAA Presentation where we celebrate and recognize this year's award recipient, Jane Arnold.

Please help us spread the word – LAMNS is seeking volunteers!

The Libraries, Archives & Museums Nova Scotia (LAMNS) cross-sector conference will take place in Halifax/Kjipuktuk from October 2-4, 2025. Centred on the theme Intersections, the conference will celebrate and explore our sectors’ adaptability, sustainability, and community connections. Co-organized by the Association of Nova Scotia Museums, Council of Nova Scotia Archives, and Nova Scotia Library Association, this is a rare chance for library, archive, and museum professionals to come together, share, learn, and connect.

LAMNS 2025 is offering up to 15 volunteer spots to assist with the daily conference operations and ensure that sessions and events run smoothly and are enjoyable for all. Our priority for volunteers is emerging professionals in the fields of libraries, archives and museums. Applicants with other fields of study or interests are welcome but the priority will be given to those in LAMs.

What are the benefits of volunteering at the LAMNS 2025 Conference?

- If you volunteer for one shift, you are able to attend the rest of that day's sessions and activities free of charge!
- If you commit to two or more shifts, you will be able to attend the full 3-day conference for free!

Interested in volunteering? Fill out the online form here: https://forms.gle/GA6bGVaKmvHAZ29m8

Questions about volunteering? Contact us: [email protected]

https://lamns.ca/2025-conference/

LAMNS 2025 Conference – Libraries, Archives and Museums Nova Scotia (LAMNS) Jump to Conference Registration Rates Jump to Conference Venues & Accessibility Jump to Halifax Accommodations Register Now! (Registering a large group? Contact us and we can send you a registration spreadsheet!) View the Preliminary Conference Program The 2025 Libraries, Archives, & Museums Nova Sc...

Join us on October 3rd for our annual alumni gathering! Register here:

DLIAA Outstanding Alumni Award Presentation 2025 Join us in person or online for the DLIAA OAA Presentation where we celebrate and recognize this year's award recipient, Jane Arnold.