iStudent Blog
iStudent Blog
Students in all of our programs, as well as applicants, will find the iStudent Blog a gold mine. Written by a current student, this blog provides important information and resources and useful advice, including posts about courses, career pathways, online learning, time management, student groups, conferences, and financial aid.
Latino Librarians: Leading Change and Shaping the Future
iSchool Presents Online Symposium October 8
Published: September 13, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland
Please join the SJSU iSchool as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free online symposium.
Symposium Recap of ‘From Curation and Preservation to Showcasing, the Role of Libraries in African Americans and the Arts’
Black History Month Symposium
Published: September 10, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland
In honor of Black History Month, the San José State University iSchool hosted a free online symposium on February 21st, 2024, titled “From Curation and Preservation to Showcasing, the Role of Libraries in African Americans and the Arts”. A recording of the event is available on YouTube. The symposium was presented in partnership with California Librarians Black Caucus (CLBC) and featured moderators Carolyn Norman and Tina Fontenot, keynote Nichelle M. Hayes, and a panel with Dr. Marva DeLoach, Joy M. Doan, and Shauntee Burns-Simpson.
Back to school: Wellness for LIS students
iSchool Presents Free Online Wellness Symposium September 19
Published: August 22, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland
Please join the SJSU iSchool for our Wellness Symposium!
Is There a Wrong Way to Conference? Finding Balance at the ALA Conference in San Diego
Published: August 19, 2024 by Erica Vu
Growing Personally and Professionally: My Trip to ALA Annual 2024
Published: August 5, 2024 by Cat Tang
LTI Lab Internship Opens Many Doors for Career Building
My 2024 ALA Annual Conference Experience
Published: August 1, 2024 by Jennifer Emery
As a current SJSU School of Information MLIS graduate student, I recently attended the 2024 American Library Association Annual Conference in San Diego and assisted at the SJSU iSchool conference reception and Marketplace floor booth.
ALA Annual Ignites My Passion for a Career in Libraries
Published: July 30, 2024 by Cindy Ries
At the end of June 2024, I was able to attend the ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, CA, with financial assistance through the iSchool’s travel grant. Having just completed my second semester in the program, this was an amazing opportunity to participate in this conference to learn and connect with fellow students and professionals.
Attending ALA Annual was Completely Worth It for this Introvert
Published: July 25, 2024 by Ava Jones
I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, California, thanks to a generous travel grant from the iSchool. I had never attended a professional conference before, and attending this conference allowed me to feel more connected to the field of librarianship. It helped me build connections with the other students at the iSchool. It helped me learn more about AI and other current topics in the field and helped develop my professional confidence.
2024 ALA National Conference Provides Education on Librarianship and Tech Trends
Published: July 18, 2024 by Shannon Broden
The American Library Association National Conference took place from June 27 to July 2, 2024 in San Diego, California. With the assistance of funds from the San José State University School of Information to cover travel expenses to San Diego and promote student leadership of the school’s ALA Student Chapter and the User Experience Student Group, I was able to attend a pre-conference, as well as some panels organized by ALA CORE. ALA’s CORE: Leadership, Infrastructure and Futures association focuses on “buildings & operations, leadership & management, metadata & collections, and technology.” (Source: https://www.ala.org/core)
Introducing our new EDI student assistants!
Published: July 17, 2024 by Nicole Azof and Matsuko Friedland
Following in the footsteps of our inaugural EDI student assistant, Eori Tokunaga, we now welcome our new EDI student assistants: Nicole Azof and Matsuko Friedland.
Disability Pride Month 2024
Published: July 8, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland
Please join the SJSU iSchool in our first celebration of Disability Pride Month as we honor the achievements of our disabled community members.
Pride Month 2024
Published: July 8, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland
Please join the SJSU iSchool as we celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and more (LGBTQIA+) librarians and librarianship. This month’s symposium will feature a diverse array of panelists, who bring their expertise in various aspects of the LIS field.
Symposium Recap of ‘Honoring the Past & Planning for the Future: Indigenous Perspectives on Library and Information Sciences’
Native American Heritage Month Symposium
Published: July 8, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland
As part of the national celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the San José State University (SJSU) iSchool hosted a free online symposium on November 3, 2023, titled “Honoring the Past & Planning for the Future: Indigenous Perspectives on Library and Information Sciences”. The symposium began with a welcome and land acknowledgement by Dr. Anthony Chow. Next, Dr. Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca introduced the keynote speakers, featuring Indigenous LIS leaders: Halena Kapuni-Reynolds, Associate Curator of Native Hawaiian History and Culture, National Museum of the American Indian; Jennifer Himmelreich, Senior Program Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS); and Richard Sneed, 28th Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Earth Day 2024
Published: April 21, 2024 by Nicole Azof
Please join the SJSU iSchool in celebrating Earth Day 2024 as we honor the achievements of librarians who have joined the global movement to preserve our world.
Interview with iSchool Alum, Eori Tokunaga
Published: April 28, 2024 by Kesheena Doctor
For an online MLIS program, I was worried about feeling isolated. However, I have been fortunate to meet many fellow iSchool students, including Eori Tokunaga, who I met after I was hired to be the iSchool’s student blogger. Eori just graduated from the iSchool, and I chatted with her about her experience with the program.
Internships, Fellowships, & Residencies for Academic Librarianship
Published: June 9, 2024 by Kesheena Doctor
For iSchool students, finding the right entry level position that fits your interests can be difficult. For those on the academic librarianship MLIS career pathway, internships, residencies and fellowships can be excellent professional development opportunities for iSchool students and early career librarians.
Women’s History Month
iSchool Presents EDI Online Symposium March 27
Published: March 24, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland
Please join the SJSU iSchool in celebrating Women’s History Month 2024 as we honor the achievements of Women in Library Advocacy!
Guide to Successful Event Planning
Published: March 24, 2024 by Kesheena Doctor
In a previous blog, I mentioned I am the current College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) RSCA Advisory Committee assistant. In this role I helped organize the CPGE Online Student Conference.
Irish Heritage Month
Published: March 23, 2024 by Nicole Azof
Please join the SJSU iSchool as we celebrate Irish Heritage Month, the time where we observe both the hardships and achievements Irish immigrants faced since arriving in America in pursuit of better livelihoods.
ALA’s LibLearnX: Professional Experience and Networking
Published: February 14, 2024 by Jennifer Dawes
In January 2024, I attended ALA’s LibLearnX Conference in Baltimore, MD with financial assistance from the iSchool’s travel grant. Entering my final semester in spring 2024, it was a wonderful opportunity to attend my first professional conference in the library field while also presenting with Dr. Chow.