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MLIS Open House
We invite you to attend an online open house to learn more about
the Master of Library and Information Science degree
program.
The online information sessions provide an overview of our
school’s online learning community, exclusively online programs,
and interactive online learning environment.
Our award-winning faculty and staff host the information
sessions. It’s a great opportunity to meet our faculty and staff
and ask any questions you may have about the online educational
programs.
MLIS Open House
We invite you to attend an online open house to learn more about
the Master of Library and Information Science degree
program.
The online information sessions provide an overview of our
school’s online learning community, exclusively online programs,
and interactive online learning environment.
Our award-winning faculty and staff host the information
sessions. It’s a great opportunity to meet our faculty and staff
and ask any questions you may have about the online educational
programs.
MLIS Open House
We invite you to attend an online open house to learn more about
the Master of Library and Information Science degree
program.
The online information sessions provide an overview of our
school’s online learning community, exclusively online programs,
and interactive online learning environment.
Our award-winning faculty and staff host the information
sessions. It’s a great opportunity to meet our faculty and staff
and ask any questions you may have about the online educational
programs.
MLIS Open House
We invite you to attend an online open house to learn more about
the Master of Library and Information Science degree
program.
The online information sessions provide an overview of our
school’s online learning community, exclusively online programs,
and interactive online learning environment.
Our award-winning faculty and staff host the information
sessions. It’s a great opportunity to meet our faculty and staff
and ask any questions you may have about the online educational
programs.
MLIS Open House
We invite you to attend an online open house to learn more about
the Master of Library and Information Science degree
program.
The online information sessions provide an overview of our
school’s online learning community, exclusively online programs,
and interactive online learning environment.
Our award-winning faculty and staff host the information
sessions. It’s a great opportunity to meet our faculty and staff
and ask any questions you may have about the online educational
programs.
MLIS Open House
We invite you to attend an online open house to learn more about
the Master of Library and Information Science degree
program.
The online information sessions provide an overview of our
school’s online learning community, exclusively online programs,
and interactive online learning environment.
Our award-winning faculty and staff host the information
sessions. It’s a great opportunity to meet our faculty and staff
and ask any questions you may have about the online educational
programs.
A Milestone Issue of a Student-Led Journal Released
The Student Research Journal (SRJ), governed by graduate students at San José State University’s School of Information, published its 30th issue this week. The publication follows a 15th anniversary celebration held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, celebrating the journal’s longstanding commitment to empowering student scholarship in library and information science.
iSchool MLIS Students Honored with 2025 REFORMA Scholarships
Graduate students from the San José State University School of Information were recognized with 2025 REFORMA Scholarships for their dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in librarianship. Marina Luz Corrales, Emily Chen Taina, and Mirna Gutierrez-Saucedo were among this year’s recipients.
Alumni and Student Named 2024 ALA Emerging Leaders
Three alumni and one current student from the San José State University School of Information have been selected as part of the American Library Association’s 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders. Dominique Dozier, Jillian Underwood-Jenkins, Ariana Varela, and Mia Gittlen are part of a class of 50 individuals from across the United States and Canada.
California Library Association Board Election Winners Announced
Three alumni from the San José State University School of Information were voted into officer positions on the 2024 California Library Association board. Genesis Hansen is the new president-elect. Brandy Buenafe and Darla Wegener assume directors-at-large positions.
CIRCLE Project from SJSU Chosen as Mozilla Award Winner
Dr. Darra Hofman, Dr. Michele Villagran and Dr. Souvich Ghosh from the San José State University School of Information, as well as Dr. Nada Attar and Dr. Saugher Nojan, are among the 15 winners selected for Mozilla’s Responsible Computing Challenge.
Dr. Michele Villagran Honored for Leadership in Social Justice and Equality
Assistant Professor Michele Villagran is the recipient of the 2023 Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice and Equality presented by The Social Responsibilities Round Table. The award recognizes individuals who are leaders and advocates for social justice and equality within the library profession. “Everything I do is for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice,” says Villagran.
iSchool Announces Program Coordinator for Bachelor’s Degree Hybrid Program
Dr. Dan Nathan-Roberts recently joined the San José State University School of Information’s faculty in a new capacity. In addition to his role as an associate professor, he will serve as the school’s program coordinator for the in-person/hybrid section of the Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Data Analytics degree, which is slated to begin in fall 2024.
Seven iSchool Students Awarded 2023 ALA Spectrum Scholarships
Seven students from the
San José State University School of Information have been
selected for the 2023 Spectrum Scholarship Program by the
American Library Association. The
scholarship recipients were chosen based on their “commitment
to community building, leadership potential, and planned
contributions to making social justice part of everybody’s
everyday work in LIS.”
iSchool Students, Alumni Receive California Library Association Awards and Scholarships
Several students and alumni from the San José State University School of Information have received awards and scholarships from the California Library Association. These individuals were honored this past June during the Gala event at the CLA Annual Conference.
Endowed Scholarships ‘Ease the Burden’ and Allow Students to Focus on Academics
This spring, 11 students enrolled in the master’s degree programs at the San José State University School of Information were awarded Endowed and Donated Scholarships from various donors and organizations.
iSchool Recognizes 10 Faculty and Staff Members with Awards
Each spring, except in 2022, the San José State University School of Information recognizes its faculty and staff members with special awards for their achievements in several different areas. During the quarterly faculty retreat held in May, iSchool Director Anthony Chow announced the 2023 award recipients.