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SAA 2025 Conference Meet-Up
The iSchool is excited to host a special networking meet-up for
current students, prospective students, alumni, and faculty on
Monday, August 25 at the Hilton Anaheim in the Poppy’s
Lounge.
This free event is a great chance to mingle, connect, and build
relationships with fellow members of the iSchool community.
Appetizers will be provided, courtesy of the iSchool.
Whether you’re attending the SAA 2025 Conference or just in the
area, you’re warmly invited to join us — no conference
registration required! Guests are welcome.
Library 2.025 August Conference
The Innovative Library: Creativity, Change, and Impact
Join the SJSU School of Information for its second of three mini-conferences in the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
During this three-hour online conference, presenters will discuss how librarians are shaping the future by leading change, turning ideas into action, and forging new partnerships. From leadership in transformation to securing funding for ambitious projects, this conference showcases the bold thinking that propels libraries forward.
iSchool Welcomes New Faculty Dedicated to Student Success
The San José State University School of Information is welcoming new faculty members this August whose combined expertise spans instructional design, artificial intelligence, leadership, and informatics.
Information Gone Wild Blog: Episode 15
Exploring the Future of Libraries with Dr. Sandra Hirsh
Published: August 15, 2025
In the latest episode of Information Gone Wild, hosts Maurice Coleman and Paul Signorelli welcome Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Associate Dean for Academics at the San José State University College of Information, Data and Society. Dr. Hirsh is also a special advisor on AI curricular initiatives and the editor of Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries. Together, they discuss her career path, insights from her books, and the evolving role of libraries in our communities.
SJSU Launches New Undergraduate Certificate in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
The San José State University School of Information is introducing a new undergraduate certificate in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, offering students a hands-on, ethics-driven exploration of artificial intelligence beginning fall 2025. Open to all undergraduate students enrolled at the university, the SJSU iSchool’s HCAI program aims to prepare the next generation of professionals to develop, implement, and evaluate AI systems through a human-centered lens.
