Who are the people enrolled in our school? Our students come from broad mix of backgrounds, but they are similar in their desire to help people use information to achieve their goals. Some dream of working in a traditional library setting, some aspire to managing data systems in nonprofit institutions or private industries, and others are dedicated to implementing new technology in underserved communities.

Whatever the LIS career goal, GSLIS provides the path to achieve it. We welcome and encourage diversity, both in our programs and in our student body. Ours is an eclectic group that enjoys the opportunity to find their professional niche through flexible programs of study and a variety of active student organizations.

Student Affairs Contact Information

Penny Ames, Office Support Specialist (coordinates the admissions process)
112 LIS
(217) 333-7197
pames@illinois.edu

Amani Ayad, LAMP Coordinator (oversees LAMP and assists in recruitment)
101 LIS
(217) 265-6416
amani3@illinois.edu

Roy Brooks, Career Specialist/Practicum Coordinator (coordinates career services, practicum, ASB)
125 LIS
(217) 333-6202
rebrooks@illinois.edu

Meg Edwards, Advising Coordinator (coordinates academic advising for all MS students including program planning, course selection, registration)
124 LIS
(217) 244-3776
mbedward@illinois.edu

Karla Lucht, Computer-Assisted Instruction Specialist (assists with student affairs programming)
316 LIS
(217) 244-3810
klucht@illinois.edu

Rae-Anne Montague, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs and Assistant Professor (oversees all aspects of recruitment, admissions, student development and transition to employment)
102 LIS
(217) 244-0577
rae@illinois.edu

Valerie Youngen, Admissions and Records Officer (coordinates student records, petitions, and registration forms)
112C LIS
(217) 333-0734
vyoungen@illinois.edu

To learn more about our students and their interests, you can select from the following:

• student demographics
• meet our Ph.D students
• master's theses
• Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) projects
• doctoral dissertations
• student awards presented annually at GSLIS Convocation.