iLibrary

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iLibrary

What is iLibrary?

The San José State University School of Information’s iLibrary is an innovative space that hosts links and resources about the iSchool’s various collaborations. See what’s on the director’s iDesk, replay our virtual symposia featuring the latest trends in information practices, and explore digital landscapes with us in our virtual reality rooms. See how the iSchool moves forwards and breaks barriers.

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Committed to Library Advocacy

Library Advocacy Explained

Library advocacy is the process of influencing library users, stakeholders, and policymakers to support libraries at the local, regional, state, and national levels. This can be done through doing outreach, facilitating meetings with leaders and managers, and spreading awareness about these causes. Read more about the benefits of library advocacy.

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iDesk of Dr Chow

Dr. Anthony Chow

Welcome to the Virtual Desk space of San José State University School of Information Director Dr. Anthony Chow. Part of Dr. Chow’s job is to represent the iSchool across the globe, talk to information and LIS leaders and professionals, and to bring back current and future trends so that the iSchool remains one of the global leaders in information and library and information science.

Track his travels around the world and view current projects, experiences, and
conversations he is having at local, state, national, and international levels.

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iLead: Preparing Tomorrow’s Library Leaders with an EDI Lens

In collaboration with national, state, and local partners, iLead will help inform future Library and Information Science leaders by defining a leadership program with an equity, diversity, and inclusion focus that identifies required core competencies for workforce development. 

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Library Technology Integration (LTI) Lab

Library Technology Integration Lab

Welcome to the Library Technology Integration (LTI) Lab

Our vision is to provide leadership in bringing technology and digital literacy resources into libraries to create equitable access for current and future generations.

Founded by SJSU iSchool Director Anthony Chow, the LTI Lab’s purpose is to:

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Sustainability

The SJSU iSchool is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, as are libraries and library workers around the world. 

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Virtual Reality
Why Browser-Based Virtual Reality?

The SJSU School of Information is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, and it is important that our students are exposed to various emerging technologies impacting the library and information science field. According to the American Library Association, virtual reality is an important current and future trend. One of the emerging technologies the iSchool is actively exploring is browser-based virtual environments