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School of Information & Learning Technologies Exhibits

The History of the Book course, part of the Mizzou's School of Information & Learning Technologies (SISLT) LIS degree, has partnered with Special Collections to produce and host digital exhibits created by students as final projects. Below are their most recent exhibits:

Music Magazines, 1988-2003

Magazine cover with image of bass player Geddy Lee over white background.

Introduction Music journalism found significance in the 1960s, following the Beatles’ mainstream success. One of the first popular music magazines was...

Gaming Magazines, Samir Husni Collection

Newspaper cover with a title in red letters and the headshot of a man with a mustache.

For centuries, humans have developed games as a form of entertainment. It is a cultural aspect that brings together a...

Cooking Magazines, Samir Husni Collection

Magazine cover with title in large type and image of several food items in the background.

Between the 1980s and 2000s, countless magazines were published to help home cooks, ranging from novices to experienced cooks. These...

Toys and Collectibles, 1987-2006

Magazine cover with different games over red background and green title

This exhibit presents toy and collectible magazines drawn from the Samir Husni Magazine Collection. The exhibit was curated in summer 2025...

Sports Magazines, 1986-2006

Picture of three basketball players shooting the ball , and a baseball and football player at the bottom<br />

This exhibit presents sports magazines drawn from the Samir Husni Magazine Collection. The exhibit was curated in summer 2025 as the...

Religious Magazines, 1986-2020

Photograph of a child on a swing

The decades leading up to the new millennium and the decades beyond saw the arrival of modern religious magazines. These...

Style Before Social Media: Fifteen Fashion and Beauty Magazines from 1985 - 2005

Woman in pink dress with red flower designs and black buttons in shadow

This exhibit features issues of North American fashion magazines spanning 1985-2004. It was curated in summer 2025 as the final project...

Bridal Magazines, 1992-2011

East-Indian woman wearing purple dress with sequins

This exhibit focuses on a select number of Bridal magazines during that peak from 1992 to 2011. They were donated...

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