On-Demand Webcasts: Public Librarianship
ALA ThinkTank and iSchool Present ‘Wellness Strategies in Challenging Times’
Our school has partnered with the American Library Association to bring you ALA ThinkTank, a free virtual series covering important topics affecting information professionals and the information professions.
ALA ThinkTank: Presented by the American Library Association and San José State University School of Information
Building Bridges: Democracy, Peace, and Conflict Resolution in the Modern World
The American Library Association and the San José State University School of Information are excited to introduce ALA ThinkTank, a new free webcast series exploring key issues shaping today’s modern world. The first webcast in the series will take place on October 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Registration is limited to 1,000 attendees. The webcast will be recorded and made freely available. Please note that this series has no affiliation with the Library Think Tank Facebook group.
Earth Day 2024 Symposium
From Antarctica to Alaska: Librarians Joining the Global Movement to Preserve our World
Join the San José State University School of Information for
this symposium in celebration of Earth Day!
Leading Libraries with EDI Values
Join two experts, Dr. Nicole Cooke, Augusta Baker endowed chair and professor at the School of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina; and Pamela Espinosa de los Monteros, associate professor, Latin American Studies Librarian (The Ohio State University) and Principal and Organizational Development Consultant with IMAGINE Lucha Lab, LLC, for a panel presentation. The session was moderated by Kelvin Watson, Executive Director, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.
iSchool Symposium on Ukraine
Симпозіум Школи інформації про Україну
Stories of Information Resistance: Ukrainian Libraries in the
Warfront
Історії інформаційного спротиву: українські бібліотеки на лінії
фронту
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.
The Publishing Librarian: Becoming a Publisher, Starting a Printing Press, & Creating Content!
Diversity Webinar Series
This webinar will discuss the “pocket” economics and history of publishing; participants will learn the advantages of an ISBN, how to buy a stack of ISBNs, and receive guidance about whether print-on-demand or going with a smaller printing house benefits your bottom line.
Beyond Routine Library Services to Immigrants: A Discussion on the Role of Information in Migration
Diversity Webinar Series
Library services to immigrants have historically followed a narrow service provision model that overlooks the broader role of information and libraries in migration. In this presentation, Dr. Ndumu will discuss the cross between libraries, social inclusion, and push/pull migration factors. The presentation will end with two initiatives that are transforming library ideology on immigrants.
Librarians Being Open-Minded Professionals: Fostering Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity
Diversity Webinar Series
Librarians are the gateway for change in our communities, in corporate America, and educational systems. In 2020, our society is still attempting to find ways to include all individuals by fostering the awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The problem with this notion is many fail to conquer the first step, which is being open-minded. In a profession where we reach doctors, lawyers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and most importantly our youth, we must step out of our comfort zones to learn beyond our educational practices. To truly assist in our profession, we must accept a new proposal: dismiss preconceived notions and practice “open-mindedness,” which is the first step to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.