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BSISDA Spring Welcome Back

Join us for the Spring Semester Kick-Off Event on Monday, January 27, starting at 6 PM in the Library Technology Integration Lab! Whether you’re a regular or special session student, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with your BSISDA peers, build community, and get more involved in the program. Explore some of the cutting-edge technology available in the lab, meet faculty, stay updated on upcoming events, and discover ways to make the most of your BSISDA experience. Plus, enjoy a slice of pizza and a chance to win some awesome swag!

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Jonna Paden

iSchool Alum Jonna Paden Appointed President of the American Indian Library Association

Jonna C. Paden, an archivist at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, has been named president of the American Indian Library Association for 2024-2025. A graduate of the San José State University School of Information’s Master of Library and Information Science program, Paden brings extensive experience in library science and archival work to her new leadership role.

Community Profile

Access For All with Marc Hoffeditz

“I am a practitioner at heart, I like helping people figure out the nuts and bolts way to make things happen.”

 Marc Hoffeditz, MLIS ‘24
Northampton, Massachusetts

Career Blog
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Getting that First Library Experience

Published: December 4, 2024 by Aryn Prestia 

If you have started the job search, you’ve likely noticed that a majority of the postings indicate that experience is required. In fact, the most recent MLIS Skills at Work Report disclosed that 88% of job announcements include the stipulation that experience is required or preferred. 

But what do you do if you’ve devoted yourself to your MLIS degree full-time and have no library experience? In this post, we’ll be looking into how you gain library experience when you have none.