On-Demand Webcasts

Overview

On-Demand Webcasts

All of our live online sessions are recorded and made available on demand to watch at your convenience. You can search by topic by using the left menu. Here you’ll find webcasts from approximately the past two years. The complete archive of webcasts is available on the iSchool YouTube Channel.

Webcasts

iSchool Student Services Lunch and Learn Series: Public Librarianship MLIS Pathway Q and A with Advisors

Technology expert, information detective, manager, literacy expert, trainer, community programming coordinator, reader’s advisor, children’s storyteller, material reviewer, digital resource developer, and buyer — what do these varied roles have in common? These are just a few of the many hats that a public librarian can wear! Public Librarianship is one of the most diverse and evolving career pathways in the MLIS program.

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Bridging Knowledge Webinar: Special Collections Library & Archives (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) with Jonna Paden

Join the Bridging Knowledge Scholars for the third in their scholarship program’s webinar series, with archivist and librarian, Jonna C. Paden. The Special Collections Library and Archives at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico is centered on the history and accomplishments of the Pueblo people. Learn about the work, the collections and the challenges of the small library and archives.

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School Library Summit Symposium 1 (3-part Series)

The SJSU School of Information is pleased to present the School Library Summit, co-sponsored by the University of South Carolina’s School of Information Science and Simmons School of Library and Information Science, and supported by ALA and AASL. 

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iSchool Student Services Lunch and Learn Series: Leadership and Management MLIS Pathway Q and A with Advisors

Join MLIS Leadership and Management pathway advisors and special guests for an overview of elective choices, as well as tips and insights to help students prepare for a challenging and dynamic management role in library and information science settings. 

Panelists include:

  • Dr. Sue Alman, Ph.D. iSchool Lecturer, Co-Chair of Leadership & Management Program Advisory Committee, Co-Chair of iSchool Curriculum and Program Development Committee, Faculty Advisor
  • Dr. Linda Main, Ph.D., iSchool Associate Director and Graduate Coordinator, Faculty Advisor
  • Kim Dority, MLIS, iSchool Career Consultant, President, Dority and Associates, Inc., Author of Rethinking Information Work, 2d ed.
Webcasts Michael Lambert Heidi Kim Alan Shoho Nancy Kim Phillips Jeanette Contreras Gayathri Kanth Patty Wong

An Authentic Lens: Understanding and Supporting the Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community
Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Free Symposium

The SJSU School of Information is hosting a free online symposium in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The presentation will begin with a keynote address by ALA President Patty Wong followed by a panel discussion about library services for the Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community.

Webcasts Amanda Folk Melissa Fraser-Arnott Annapurna Dandu Kelvin Watson Daphne Wood

Game Changer: Transformational Planning Perspectives

The information professional leaders of the iSchool’s Leadership and Management Program Advisory Committee will discuss ways they lead their library teams in the new dynamic, hybrid environment of the 2020’s. The committee will present the flexible, ever-evolving organizational planning techniques they are using to ensure their teams and communities have the support and resources for well-being. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the presenters to ask questions and share their organizational planning experiences.

Webcasts Fobazi Ettarh Shana Higgins Janine Spears Sue Feldman Shirley Lew

Women in Information
Women's Heritage Month Free Symposium

Women’s History Month creates space to uplift the extraordinary legacies and lived realities of women around the world. We acknowledge their historic struggles and honor the endless contributions to librarianship, information professions, and beyond. Join SJSU iSchool for our upcoming free symposium, “Women in Information,” to commemorate this month with forward-thinking, visionary dialogue.

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iSchool Student Services Lunch and Learn Series: Information Organization MLIS Pathway Q and A with Advisors

MLIS students interested in preparing for a career on the Information Organization MLIS pathway will have the opportunity to hear from faculty who teach classes that are part of the pathway. They will share insights about their classes and answer students’ questions about skills and technology trends when preparing for a career in this exciting pathway.

Panelists include:

  • Dr. Sylvia Hall-Ellis
  • Dr. Virginia Tucker
  • Dr. Lei Zhang
Webcasts Julius Jefferson Forrest Foster Brian Hart Wanda Brown Yolande Wilburn Jené D. Brown Shannon Jones

Shaping the Future Together: How Libraries Can Support Communities of Color
Black History Month Free Symposium

On February 23, 2022, the San José State University School of Information’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee hosted a symposium in recognition of Black History Month. The free symposium featured two opening keynote speakers followed by a panel discussion on “The Diverse Needs of the Black Community.”

Webcasts Rae Lynn Haliday

Leveraging Your RIM Education and Certification in the Zoological Registrar Profession
MARA Guest Lecture

The zoological profession offers many job opportunities including those in Records and Information Management. This presentation will review in-depth information on the zoological registrar position including how your education and your ICRM certification will streamline the path to a successful career in a wonderful profession dedicated to animal conservation, research, education and entertainment. Zoological institutions are everywhere!