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Dana Casper Honored with 2024 GALILEO Ambassador Award

Posted: June 12, 2024

Dana Casper, graduate students librarian at Middle Georgia State University, is the recipient of this year's GALILEO Ambassador Award. Annually, GALILEO honors an educator, librarian, or library staff from across the state who goes the extra mile to…

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2024 Merryll Penson Scholarship Recipient Announced

Posted: May 01, 2024

The University System of Georgia Foundation has awarded the 2024 Merryll Penson Scholarship to Valdosta State University (VSU) student Emily Johnson. The scholarship support students pursuing a master of library and information science at VSU,…

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Free: Register Now for 2024 GALILEO Annual Conference

Posted: April 24, 2024

Registration is now open for the free GALILEO Annual Conference, which takes place virtually June 11-12, 2024. This year’s theme is "GALILEO Unbound: New Perspectives on Literacy." -- Register and View Agenda -- The keynote speaker will be Renee…

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Digital Library of Georgia Director Retiring

Posted: April 03, 2024

After 10 years at the helm of Digital Library of Georgia, Sheila McAlister is stepping into retirement. Her last day is June 30. McAlister joined the University of Georgia in 1996, first serving as a staff member in the Hargrett Rare Book and…

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Keynote Speaker Announced for GALILEO Conference

Posted: March 11, 2024

Renee Hobbs, a leading authority on digital and media literacy education, will be the keynote speaker for the virtual GALILEO Annual Conference in June As a teacher, researcher, activist, and media professional, she has offered programs for…