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Susan Lessick

@susanlessick

UCI Librarian Emerita and Founding Director @RTIatMLA. Proud CalBerkeley MLS graduate and Orange Countian, catching an epic sunset. Fiat Lux.

 Anaheim, CA
Joined February 2009
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Proud Cal alumna School of Library Science (MLS 1977) here, forever inspired by her legacy of opening doors through knowledge and education. Thank you, Dr. Gleason—your impact echoes through generations! #BlackHistory #Librarianship #ElizaAtkinsGleason #BlackEducators #medlibs
Cal Bears History (@CalBearsHistory) profile pictureCal Bears History@CalBearsHistory15 Dec 2025
Eliza Atkins Gleason, MA 1936, was born December 15, 1909. She became the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. in Library Science and established the School of Library Science at Atlanta University which by 1986 had trained 90% of Black librarians in the US.
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Another interesting CNI podcast on building AI model on books in research libraries🔮 youtu.be/yWdu4FW9PxU
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Interesting podcast on Al and scholarship by Cliff Lynch🔮 google.com/search?q=cni+podc…
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Why attend RTI? It’s a program, no movement, transforming how librarians do research. Since 2018, 200+ fellows have graduated with lasting skills & confidence. From closing the research gap to real impact—join us! bit.ly/4ow2Efh
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Ready to elevate your research skills? Apply to RTI ’26, the only year-long research fellowship dedicated to librarianship. Expert mentoring, hands-on projects, and 48 CE hours. Apps open until Feb 16! #RTI26 #MedLibs
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🎇Wrapping Up 2024 with Gratitude!🎇 We’re proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our RTI fellows, faculty, leadership, & valued partners: NNLM, MLA Fellows, & Chapters. May 2025 be filled with learning, growth, & exciting new research possibilities!✨ @MedLibAssn
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The RTI received a shoutout from the legendary Margaret Bandy at the Doe Lecture today in Portland as an example of an Association "pivot." Let us commit to Margaret's aspiration for MLA and always strive for an inclusive & collaborative RTI in the years ahead.
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I credit @RTIatMLA with giving me the boost to conduct practioner research. Proud alumn. Excited to see the cohort for this year! Come check out their lighting talks in C124. #mlanet24
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Up for some research fun in Portland? Learn about new research on data mgmt, library practices, medical education, and more. Check out ignite talks hosted by the Research Training Institute! #mlanet24 #medlibs
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Millions of research papers at risk of disappearing from the Internet nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
Millions of research papers at risk of disappearing from the Internet

Millions of research papers at risk of disappearing from the Internet

Nature - An analysis of DOIs suggests that digital preservation is not keeping up with burgeoning scholarly knowledge.

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The deadline to apply for RTI '24 is Feb 19th Presidents' Day. Don't delay! Submit applications here: mlanet.org/e/sx/in/eid=67 #medlibs #canmedlibs @MedLibAssn @carlabrc
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Questions about your @RTIatMLA application? Join us for the final drop-in session today at 1 pm CT! Register now: bit.ly/3OyoQGt #medlibs
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RTI '24 Open House, Thursday, Nov 8, 1:00-2:00 central. Great way to ask questions about the unique & amazing RTI program from faculty and peer coaches. You can join anytime during the session. Come, learn, apply. Read more about the Open House: addevent.com/event/Ue1920630… #medlibs
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Applications are now open for RTI '24 through February 19, 2024. ⏰ Learn more about the RTI application process: mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=1334 Submit your application: mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=1334… #JoinRTI #medlibs
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Well done Andy!
Research Training Institute (RTI) (@RTIatMLA) profile pictureResearch Training Institute (RTI)@RTIatMLA9 Oct 2023
Congrats to #RTI2021 Fellow @andyhickner for @JrnlMedLibAssn pub👏👏His research provides evidence that current vendor search systems are constraining systematic searchers & need better interfaces & functionality. RECs for improvement included. @RTIatMLA so proud! #medlibs
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Listening to birds singing makes you better and wiser. Really appreciate their "tweets" 🪺❤️
Sally Gore ❄️ (@mandosally) profile pictureSally Gore ❄️@mandosally13 May 2023
Bayer and I logged 22 different species during our morning dog (bird) walk. Taking part! // Global Big Day—13 May 2023 ebird.org/ebird/news/global-… via @Team_eBird
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Join us on Thursday! The session will host 16 engaging presentations by 2022 Fellows who will present their research works. Learn more: mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=2055 @MedLibAssn
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UC Irvine@UCIrvine19 Apr 2023
#EarthWeek: UCI is home to 30K trees & was named a Tree Campus USA by Arbor Day Foundation. A healthy tree canopy provides shade, reduces heat from asphalt & buildings, absorbs stormwater runoff, provides bird habitats & cleans the air. A win/win & stunning campus views! 😍🌳🌲
A flowering jacaranda tree adds a pop of purple to green Aldrich Park.

ALT A flowering jacaranda tree adds a pop of purple to green Aldrich Park.

White cherry blossoms on campus

ALT White cherry blossoms on campus

Trees frame the Maya Lin water table in the UCI Arts Plaza.

ALT Trees frame the Maya Lin water table in the UCI Arts Plaza.

A student plants a tree as part of UCI's efforts to increase the tree canopy on campus.

ALT A student plants a tree as part of UCI's efforts to increase the tree canopy on campus.

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Fitting tribute! MLA BOD announced a new scholarship for LIS graduate students. Named in honor of Dr. Ana Cleveland @ana_cleveland, award-winning UNT educator and researcher and @RTIatMLA Faculty/Academic Coordinator! Learn more: mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=1905 @MedLibAssn
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So cool - so well-deserved! Congratulations @evardell to one of our own!👏👏👏🥇
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So proud of @evardell's outstanding teaching @RTIatMLA - we always knew she was a champion!🥇
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