On-Demand Webcasts: Heritage Month
Honoring the Past & Planning for the Future: Indigenous Perspectives on Library and Information Sciences
Symposium on Native American Library Services
Join the San José State University School of Information at the the Native American Heritage Symposium, which will highlight challenges Natives have faced in the past and share opportunities to prepare for the future through funding and other resources.
Latinos: Contributing to the Fabric of the Nation
Hispanic Heritage Month Symposium
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. This year, SJSU iSchool Health and Wellness Ambassador, Loida Garcia-Febo, is bringing a keynote featuring how library services to Latinos support social cohesion and the contributions of Latinos to the fabric of the nation, highlighting the field of librarianship.
A panel discussion with experts serving Latinos and Spanish speakers nationwide will bring insights about critical contributions librarians and library services make to Latinos to support culture, communication, diverse populations, education, financial security, health, gender equality, inclusion, immigration, wellbeing, and society in general. Additionally, speakers will discuss how libraries can better support Latinos and Spanish speakers, their education, and lifelong learning.
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Librarianship in Tough Times
Pride Month Symposium
Join the San José State University School of Information for its Pride Month symposium.
Juneteenth Celebration and Symposium
Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom!
Join the San José State University School of Information for its Juneteenth symposium featuring Binnie Tate Wilkin, library services consultant and professional storyteller; and Vogue M. Robinson, poet laureate of Clark County, Nevada (2017 - 2019).
2023 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Symposium
Self-Care, Challenges, Solidarity: Asian American Women Leaders
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.
Deaf Culture and History: Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Libraries and Educators
Best Practices and Lessons Learned Supporting Deaf Communities
The SJSU School of Information is hosting a free online symposium in celebration of Deaf history and culture.
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.
Women in Information
SJSU iSchool Celebrates Women's History Month
The SJSU School of Information is hosting a free online symposium in celebration of Women’s History Month.
A Celebration of Black History Month: Equity in Libraries, 2023 and Beyond
Making a Successful Entry into the Profession
Please join the SJSU School of Information for an online symposium in celebration of Black History Month. The theme is “Making a Successful Entry into the Profession.”
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: History, Culture and Experience
Honoring the Historical and Current Lives of Indigenous People
The SJSU School of Information is hosting a free online symposium in celebration of Native American Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month Symposium
Unifying the Information Community
The SJSU School of Information hosted a free online symposium in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with keynote speaker Dr. Romelia Salinas.
How LGBTQIA+ Librarians Shape Libraries Today
Pride Month Free Online Symposium
The SJSU School of Information is hosting a free online symposium in celebration of Pride Month.
Celebrating Juneteenth with Stories, Poems and Conversation featuring Binnie Tate Wilkin, Professional Storyteller
Free Online Symposium
The SJSU School of Information is hosting a free online symposium in celebration of Juneteenth Day.
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.
Deaf Community and Culture and Best Practices for Libraries
Deaf History Month Free Symposium
This event features presentations on Deaf history, community, and culture, and a discussion of best practices for services to the Deaf 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.”
Bridging the Past and Future: Improving Library Services for the Native American Community
Native American Heritage Month Free Symposium
In November 2021, the San José State University School of Information’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee hosted a symposium in recognition of Native American Heritage Month.
Collaborating for Success: A Hispanic Heritage Month Case Study
Diversity Webinar Series
The San José State University School of Information’s Diversity Committee presents ”Collaborating for Success: A Hispanic Heritage Month Case Study,” with guest speakers Nadia Rendon and Nicanor Diaz, both from the Denver Public Library.
Making Vital Connections: Understanding and Serving the Hispanic/Latinx Community
Hispanic Heritage Month Free Symposium
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the San José State University School of Information held a symposium as part of its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiative.