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How does your institution celebrate its legacy?

Join us for an exclusive webinar with librarians from the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and discover how Digital Commons Exhibits is enhancing their ability to highlight the unique stories and achievements of their institutions.

In this session, you’ll hear how they harnessed the power of Digital Commons Exhibits to craft engaging experiences, bringing their institutions’ histories to life. From highlighting key milestones to featuring expert contributions, learn how ADA and MUSC have used these exhibits to preserve and promote their legacies.

Our presenters will also share practical advice and strategies for making your exhibits more impactful.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from those who are leading the way in institutional storytelling!
Presenters
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Alisun DeKock, MLIS
Digital Archivist and Publishing Librarian, Library & Archives, American Dental Association (ADA), Chicago, IL, USA
Alisun DeKock, MLIS, is the Digital Archivist and Publishing Librarian at the ADA Library & Archives. She earned her Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois. With expertise in solo librarian leadership, archives, and digital asset management, she caters to clinicians, researchers, and academics. Alisun, a former president of the Illinois chapter of The Special Libraries Association (SLA), is committed to preserving, organizing, and enhancing access to digital materials. Through her involvement in launching and managing ADA Commons, she guarantees that valuable content stays accessible and usable in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Ellen Thieme, MLIS
Digital Archives Specialist, Library & Archives, American Dental Association (ADA), Chicago, IL, USA
Ellen Thieme, MLIS, is the Digital Archives Specialist for the American Dental Association (ADA). She primarily works on their institutional repository, ADA Commons, while also contributing to artificial intelligence and archival initiatives at the ADA. Ellen earned her MLIS from the University of Missouri after being awarded a place in the Catalysts for Community Health (C4CH) IMLS grant cohort. Before joining the ADA, she was a National Library of Medicine (NLM) Associate Fellow where she began her professional exploration of AI. She enjoys most games and all animals.
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Anna Marie Schuldt, MSLIS
MA in Anthropology and Museum Practice Student, Goldsmiths University, London, UK
Anna Marie Schuldt, MSLIS, is an archives and museum professional, passionate about accessible collections and engaging outreach. She earned her Master of Science in Library and Information Science with a concentration in Archives Management from Simmons University in May 2024 and will begin her MA in Anthropology and Museum Practice at Goldsmiths University in the fall of 2024. Her professional focus centers on leading outreach initiatives focused on the history of medicine collections, while her research emphasizes the ethical care of human remains in cultural heritage collections, particularly exploring local policy development within archival institutions.
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Tabitha Y. Samuel, MLIS
Digital Archivist and Associate Professor, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina , Charleston, SC, USA
Tabitha Y. Samuel, MLIS, is the Digital Archivist for the Waring Historical Library, the rare books and special collections library of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. As Digital Archivist, she manages the Waring Historical Library Digital Collections and MUSC’s institutional repository, MEDICA@MUSC. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Ms. Samuel graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history from Furman University and returned to Columbia to earn a Master of Library and Information Science degree and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Library and Information Science, specializing in digital libraries, from the University of South Carolina.
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Shanthi Keethadevan
Regional Marketing Manager, Elsevier
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