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Information Gone Wild Blog: Episode 14
Sam Helmick on Libraries, Advocacy, and Leadership
Published: July 15, 2025
Sam Helmick, the incoming president of the American Library Association (ALA), is passionate about advocating for libraries and their essential role in society. In this episode of the SJSU School of Information’s Information Gone Wild podcast, the 2025-2026 ALA president shares insights about advocacy, the importance of libraries, and how library workers can make a lasting impact.
Information Gone Wild Blog: Episode 13
Legacy, Librarianship, and Being Dangerous: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole A. Cooke
Published: June 19, 2025
Information Gone Wild, the podcast by San José State University’s iSchool, recently featured Dr. Nicole Cooke, Augusta Baker Endowed Chair and professor at the University of South Carolina, to discuss her powerful new book, “The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship.” In this episode, Dr. Cooke dives into the emotional journey of writing the book, the women who inspired it, and how librarianship can be a radical act of change.
Q: What inspired you to write The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship?
SJSU’s ALASC Earns National Recognition as 2025 ALA Student Chapter of the Year
The San José State University American Library Association Student Chapter has been named the 2025 ALA Student Chapter of the Year, securing its seventh win and back-to-back recognition following last year’s honor. The chapter previously earned the award in 2000, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2022, and 2024, and has now won three of the last four years.
