Alumni
Read on for more information about events, services, and opportunities for School of Information Studies alumni.
Homecoming
This year, the School warmly welcomes SIS alumni to join with the broader McGill alumni community in celebration of Homecoming. Please see the McGill Homecoming website for more details.
Alumni newsletter
The SIS In Focus Newsletter features news and achievements of our alumni, students, staff, and faculty members and highlights the latest developments at the School.
Be sure to keep your email address up to date with McGill's AOC to ensure you receive notifications of future editions!
Want to get in touch with news or a story idea? We'd love to hear from you. Use our news submission form or contact the Editor.
Talks & events @ SIS
Throughout the Fall and Winter, the School hosts Research Seminars which highlight innovative research topics and developments in the fields of library and information studies. Alumni are warmly welcomed to attend. Visit our home page for additional talks and events throughout the year.
Benefits & services
One of the best ways to keep connected to the University, and to graduates in 150 countries around the world, is to register for the McGill Alumni Online Community (AOC). The Community is your gateway to worldwide alumni event listings and many exclusive networking features. Once part of the Alumni Online Community, you'll be able to connect with fellow SIS alumni through the online AOC Class Directory. The AOC is where you will keep your contact information up to date.
The McGill Alumni Online Community (AOC) Benefits & Services page is your first stop to view a wide range of alumni services.
Looking for career services? In addition to the AOC's Alumni Career Services, SIS alumni have lifetime access to the McGill myFuture job search and career tools suite free of charge. In addition, McGill Career Planning Service (CaPs) services are free for up to one year after graduation for Master’s or PhD alumni, and for an additional two years for a small fee. Make an appointment to meet with a CaPS graduate career advisor for assistance at any stage of your job search.
Professional development
The School offers two programs designed for the professional development of MLIS graduates: a 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Information Studies and a 30-credit Graduate Diploma in Information Studies. These programs allow professional librarians and information specialists currently holding an ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent Master's degree to stay abreast of current developments in the field of information studies and to update their qualifications for advanced responsibility.
Donations
Gifts from our alumni and friends provide valuable support for scholarships and student aid, equipment and infrastructure, and research projects and program development.
Reunions
Organizing Reunions
If you are interested in organizing an alumni reunion as part of or around the time of Homecoming, we welcome you to contact the Faculty of Education's Development & Alumni Relations.
Past Events
A selection of our past Homecoming events and reunions:
- Homecoming Class Reunion 2010, Class of ’75 MLS
- Class Reunion 2009, Class of '89 MLIS
- Vancouver Dinner 2008
- Homecoming 2007 & 50th Jubilee, Class of '57
More info
Visit the Faculty of Education's Development & Alumni Relations website to find out more about supporting the faculty, news and events, past alumni events and photo gallery, alumni updates, and more.
