Institutes
The summer institute is a three-day program designed to inform and
create awareness of library and information science among potential
scholars. It is an excellent
way to meet with mentors and explore opportunities in the field. A
number of LIS topics will be covered ranging from preparation for
graduate
studies to librarianship career exploration. Activities such as field
trips to academic and local libraries and other cultural centers may
also be included. The summer institute will be held annually at a
different host institution from the partner network.
The 2008 LAMP Summer Institute will be held at The University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee from June 1-4.
First LAMP Summer Institute
The first LAMP Summer
Institute was held May
21-23, 2007 at the Friedrick Conference Center at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. Eight of the nine selected LAMP Scholars
attended the event. The institute offered workshops ranging from
panel discussions to hands-on sessions. During the institute,
scholars were teamed up with mentors and had the opportunity to engage
in discussions with many professionals in the field who will provide
them with ongoing support and feedback throughout their graduate career.
Many thanks to Prof. Louise Robbins, Kate Vo Thi-Beard, and all of the panelists, presenters, and participants who made this such a memorable event.
