On-Demand Webcasts: Heritage Month

2023 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Symposium
Self-Care, Challenges, Solidarity: Asian American Women Leaders

AANHPI Heritage Symposium May 26, 2023

Join the San José State University School of Information for its symposium in recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The keynote presenters, Annie Pho and Alanna Aiko Moore, will discuss the barriers and challenges that AAPI women library leaders face, issues within the community and the role of self-care, and how we work towards solidarity in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, and BIPOC communities at large. 

The recording will be posted here when it is available.

Ukrainian Libraries during the Wartime: A Year in Review

The SJSU School of Information is hosting a free online symposium on Ukrainian Libraries. Topics that will be discussed include: Development of the First National Digital Library of Ukraine, Survey of the State of Public Libraries in the Country, Works of Cherkasy Regional Libraries Networks in Supporting Victory, and Helping Libraries to Protect Cultural Heritage.

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.

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.

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.”