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In Memoriam: Dr. Lorna Peterson (ALISE President, 2010-2011)

In Memoriam: Dr. Lorna Peterson (ALISE President, 2010-2011)

The ALISE community mourns the loss of Dr. Lorna Peterson, a distinguished educator, advocate, and leader who served as ALISE President from 2010 to 2011. Dr. Peterson’s dedication to equity, diversity, and social justice left an indelible mark on our field and inspired both colleagues, students, and the broader field of library and information science.

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ALISE Position Statement: The Importance of Graduate Education and Professional Certification in Library and Information Science

The Importance of Graduate Education and Professional Certification in Library and Information Science

To function effectively in today's complex and dynamic world, society and its members need to access and use high-quality information of various kinds, in various forms, across different institutions such as the home, the school, and the workplace. It is the responsibility of national, state, and local governing bodies to ensure the provision of information and services supporting access. They have done so traditionally through libraries and other information agencies. The services provided by those centers are administered most effectively by professionally qualified librarians and information professionals educated in graduate programs provided by institutions of higher education - the category of services all U.S. communities deserve.

From time to time, economic pressures or political and societal trends have threatened the ability of local communities to receive information services provided by highly qualified and educated librarians and information professionals at all levels. The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) believes, however, that these actions impair and curtail education and research, undermine literacy, and erode the possibilities for progress in improving the quality of life of all people. Without a constant and continuing supply of qualified professionals to direct and maintain our libraries and community-based information centers, our society will suffer from inadequate personnel and restricted service, hindering the growth and availability of essential resources which are vital to an informed citizenry, competitive marketplaces, and stable population growth.

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ALISE Statement on Anti-Asian Violence

 

The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) joins our communities in condemning the horrific mass shootings and racially-motivated violence in the United States and around the world.

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