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2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2004 Dean takes helm of library school BY BRIAN HUDSON ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY EDITOR Jose-Marie Griffiths officially became the dean of the School of Information and Library Science on Monday. “I am delighted to be joining the distinguished faculty, researchers, leadership and students of UNC,” Griffiths stated in a press release. “I am enthusiastic about the oppor tunity to build on the accomplish ments of the school." Gary Marchionini, a professor in the school and a member of the dean search committee, said it was Griffith’s extensive experience that made her an ideal dean for the school. “She understands the emerg ing trends and development in the world of information science, as well as the great tradition and scholarship of libraries,” he said. “She bridges both the scholarly, technical and intellectual realm that SILS represents.” Marchionini said the application Friendly Barber Shop Serving the Triangle Area Since 1961 “Friendly Barber, where haircuts are still just $12.” f 1 get the best haircut at Friendly and I travel from Raleigh.” “This place is an institution - where else do they shave your neck with hot lather?” Business Journal, March 15, 2002 Tuesday-Friday: Bam-6pm Saturday: Bam-4pm 108 East Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510 • 919-942-6921 INot Just Any Bookstore... 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CCI Computers, Printers and Software at Educational Discount Prices, The Bull’s Head Bookshop, Art & School Supplies, Clothing & Gifts, and much, much more! |yl STUDENT STORES Dean Jose-Marie Griffiths takes control of the School of Information and Library Science. process was competitive because a number of qualified candidates applied for the job. “We had an amazing applicant pool,” he said. “I would have been extremely pleased and proud to work for anyone considered finalists.” After receiving a bachelor’s degree in physics in 1973, Griffiths earned her doctoral degree in infor mation science from University College London in 1977. Before taking the position at UNC, Griffiths served as a profes sor at the University of Pittsburgh and held the top post in informa tion science. Griffiths also has been involved in information and library science projects in more than 35 countries and has worked with corporations including Apple Computer Inc., DuPont and AT&T. She was appointed to serve on the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Sciences from 1996 to 2002 and has served on the President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee since 2003. The library science school com prises about 22 full-time faculty members, 280 graduate students, 50 doctoral students and 65 under graduates. The school offers a master’s of science degree in information sci ence and library science, a doctor of philosophy in information and library science, an undergraduate major in information science, an undergraduate minor in informa tion systems and a certificate of advanced study. Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. Naurs Reading talks lack past fire BY CLAIRE DORRIER STAFF WRITER Controversy was not an issue in Monday’s summer reading discus sions as incoming students and University leaders dissected David Lipsky’s “Absolutely American: Four Years at West Point.” UNC has endured much criticism of its Summer Reading Program during the past two years. But even though this year’s book selection process was under careful scrutiny, incoming students partici pated in active discussion. Lipsky’s book documents the lives of students as they complete four years of rigid military training and academic coursework at the United States Military Academy at West Point. During a discussion in Bingham Hall, Chancellor James Moeser said UNC does not strive to make headlines when making its sum mer reading selection. “Our intent is not to be controver sial, but to provoke discussion and to be an intellectual catalyst,” he said. Student Body President Matt Calabria agreed that the lack of a controversy did not take away from the quality of the conversa tion. “The discussion met my expec tations,” he said. “Students came unafraid to express their beliefs.” After introductions, Calabria sparked discussion by asking stu dents what “Absolutely American” meant to them. Students volunteered ideas such as the need for pride and faith in one’s country as well as the privilege of freedom. The discussion soon turned to a comparison between life at West Point Academy. Students noted that the most obvious differences between the two institutions were that UNC encourages individuality, while West Point demands conformity. Freshman Mark Bums said that conformity is a quality necessary for the military to work effectively and that the hierarchy of com mands is vital for success. 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Even so, freshman Matt Baldiga said the discussion was not as stimulating as he had expected. “Most of us generally agreed on all topics,” he said. “It didn’t make me think more about my own opinion.” Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. (Stye Sailg (Bar Urrl P.O. Box 3257, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 Michelle Jarboe, Editor, 962-4086 Advertising & Business, 962-1163 News, Features, Sports, 962-0245 One copy per person; additional copies may be purchased at The Daily Tar Heel for $.25 each. O 2004 DTH Publishing Corp. All rights reserved
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