Community Profiles: International Students
Providing Accessibility and Connectivity Drives Global iSchool Student
“Being a global LIS professional means that we are respectful, refrain from isolating an individual or group, and appreciate different perspectives and cultures.”
Lingsze Wong
MLIS Student Graduating Winter 2018
Belgium
Visiting MLIS Student and Global LIS Professional Sees Value in a Truly Global Perspective
“For me, learning that libraries in other parts of the world have the same focus and goals as you do has been important to help me see the bigger picture and do better work; it has helped to widen my perspective beyond the minutia of everyday tasks, and beyond my own institution.”
Bronwyn Clarke
Visiting Student
Dunedin, New Zealand
Global Educator and MLIS Student Values the iSchool’s Diverse Course Offerings and Flexibility
“I took the storytelling course partly because I do some storytelling in Korean schools and libraries. It seemed like a good class for me as a teacher and librarian. I think the class is useful for librarians who want to more effectively perform stories in the library (or other) settings. It had a lot of wonderful techniques to improve storytelling, and the workshopping format with lots of feedback is a great way to sharpen your own performing skills.”
Lewis West
MLIS Student Graduating 2019
Daejon, Korea
Versatile and Storied MLIS Student Finds Where He Belongs in the LIS Field
“Now that I’m enrolled in the program and enjoying it tremendously, I’m especially interested in the way libraries and in particular public libraries are helping to bridge the technological divide in some very genius ways.”
Jakobe Illich
MLIS Student Graduating 2018
Phoenix, AZ
International Educator Gina Ruocco Prepares to Enter the LIS Field on a Global Scale
“I chose the iSchool because of the program’s excellent reputation and the fact that it’s completely online. Because I work internationally, I needed a flexible online option for my MLIS.”
Gina Ruocco
MLIS Student Graduating 2018
The Hague, Netherlands
Alumna Vanessa Holm Reaches New Heights, With Help From the MLIS
“iSchool taught me great skills that I can apply to work, and made me more confident in the work I do. I would recommend the iSchool to anyone.”
Vanessa Holm
Ontario, Canada
iSchool Alumna (MLIS, 2015)
Canadian Student Simon Lum Thinks Globally and Acts Locally
“My goal is to use my skills and knowledge to build on my past successes and experiences, and to play a vital role in supporting and affecting positive change in my communities—locally and globally.”
Simon Lum
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
MLIS Student, Expected Graduation Spring 2016
iSchool Graduate Alison Jantz: We don’t have all the answers, but we can find them
Alison Jantz found her niche, added an MLIS, and landed her dream job: director of a theological library.