iStudent Blog: Online Learning
Social Crisis Management Conference Highlights
Published: October 22, 2018 by Priscilla Ameneyro
All SJSU School of Information students are encouraged to attend the Library 2.0 conferences, or watch the recordings at the very least. They’re free, online and offer valuable experiences that extend your classroom learning. You get to hear from information professionals across the world working in all types of environments. It’s also a great networking opportunity. The third and final Library 2.018 conference of the year, “Social Crisis Management in a 21st Century World” took place on October 17. Read on for some of the highlights, then head over to the Library 2.0 website to watch the recordings.
Are You Ready to be an Online Student?
Published: September 24, 2018 by Priscilla Ameneyro
For many of the incoming students to the SJSU School of Information, their experience with online classes is limited or non-existent. That was certainly true for me, having never taken any online classes before. This can be a cause for concern for students wondering what the online environment will be like, if they’ll miss the face-to-face interaction or just not really knowing what to expect. The iSchool provides many resources to showcase what life is like as a virtual student and to help you adjust to the new learning environment should you decide to enroll. In this article, I’ll share some of those resources and offer some points to consider in determining whether you’re ready to earn your degree on the World Wide Web.
Get Social Media Savvy This Summer – Part 4: Blogs
Published: July 30, 2018 by Priscilla Ameneyro
Blogs are the original social media. Even before MySpace, which started as a blog style site, there was LiveJournal and Open Diary. We’re talking circa 1999 before y2k and broadband internet. In that sense, blogs have withstood the test of time. They can be very personal like diaries, but they can also be informational like academic journals (although never as formal or peer-reviewed). Some blogs include pictures, links and videos and others are just plain text. Most blogs allow comments (just like social media) but make sure you read the site rules before engaging in public discourse. The last thing I’d like to mention before diving into my lists of LIS blogs is that most bloggers make their contact information available should you wish to reach out to them.
Get Social Media Savvy This Summer – Part Three: Instagram
Published: July 23, 2018 by Priscilla Ameneyro
In the third installment of the Social Media Summer series, we’re taking a look at Instagram. Instagram is a simple way to capture and share images and video. So why is Instagram relevant to an iSchool student? Well, aside from the fact that you can look at really cool pictures of libraries around the world, it provides a platform for visual learners to access information in a format that is best suited for them. If you are among the 40% of college students that are visual learners, which means you prefer to be taught through pictures and other visual aids, then Instagram might be the right social media choice for you.
Get Social Media Savvy This Summer – Part Two: Facebook
Published: July 16, 2018 by Priscilla Ameneyro
Welcome to the second chapter of the summer series Get Social Media Savvy. Last week we talked about many of the great resources available on Twitter. This week we’re going to discuss another popular social media platform: Facebook. It’s not just for looking at pictures of your cousin’s puppy in Wichita anymore; you can leverage the platform to expand your professional network, keep up-to-date on changes in your field and discover upcoming events and job opportunities.
Get Social Media Savvy This Summer – Part One: Twitter
Published: July 9, 2018 by Priscilla Ameneyro
Tweets. 280 characters, 500 million times per day from over 330 million active users. It’s like walking across the entire U.S. and having a brief dialogue with every member of the population. Admittedly, I tend to stray away from social media. It takes time to sift through the copious amounts of content to find what you’re looking for and quite frankly, like all of you, I’m busy! Well my friend, reader of this blog, you’re in luck. I’ve found some of the best LIS related Twitter feeds, Facebook pages, Instagram accounts and blogs for you to enjoy on your summer break (and beyond), starting with Twitter in this first post of the Get Social Media Savvy This Summer series.
Net Neutrality: What Does It Mean For Libraries?
Published: January 29, 2018
With the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to repeal net neutrality, what exactly does this mean and how does it impact libraries? As aspiring information professionals, it’s important for iSchool students to understand this issue and its potential influence on the future of libraries. I did some research to learn more and summarized the key points for you below.
Get Ready For the Final Library 2.017 Mini-Conference
Published: October 9, 2017
Don’t miss this professional development opportunity to network and hear from experts in the field on October 11.
Library 2.017 Conference Reviews LIS Education and the SJSU iSchool Measures Up Strong
Published: April 13, 2017
“We are educating for the future, not the present.” Experts identify the important qualifications for information professionals.
SJSU iSchool Professors Outline the Details of Enrolling in an Internship
Published: November 30, 2016
Why do an internship? Well not just because SJSU School of Information Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh recommends that you do in her director’s forums but because internships offer a great way to gain valuable work experience, expand your professional network and have valuable references for future job applications.
A Day in My Life at the CLA Conference
Published: November 9, 2016
Tips and ideas for having a fulfilling, inspirational and informative conference experience from one student to another.
Here I go into the wild, blue library yonder! On November 5, I packed up my conference-going essentials and an entertaining audiobook to make the two-hour pilgrimage to Sacramento, California from my coastal hometown to attend the California Library Association (CLA) annual conference.
Library 2.016 Libraries of the Future: Inspirational Highlights
Published: October 20, 2016
On October 6, 2016, several iSchool faculty members and many experts in the information profession gathered online for the Library 2.0 virtual conference, now in its sixth year.
Looking Forward to Fall Semester 2016: The iSchool’s Unique and Diverse Classroom Experience
Published: August 16, 2016
Ever wonder where your classmates are when they sit down to hammer out the week’s assignments?
Creativity, Collaboration and Compassion at Library 2.016: Library as Classroom
Published: July 6, 2016
If you want to explore classroom learning beyond iSchool courses and find some of the best resources for your lifelong learning virtual library, look no further than Library 2.0 mini-conferences for 2016. Library 2.0 was co-founded by the SJSU School of Information and has been holding virtual conferences about libraries and technology since 2011. Whether you’re looking for presentations by iSchool faculty or exploring topics to help broaden your knowledge, you’ll probably find it in the Library 2.0 recording archives.
A Day in the Life of Dr. Sandra Hirsh– Inspiration from the iSchool Leadership
Published: June 30, 2016
iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh gives us a peek into her daily schedule and shares her tips on staying organized.
Thought-provoking Presentations on Privacy at Library 2.016
Published: June 9, 2016
Library 2.0 conferences are a great way to gain the latest information about library trends and information technology without leaving the comfort of your home or office. It’s all online and presentations are given at a variety of times, making it easier for people all over the world to take part. If you can’t make it, there’s always the recording, which is how I soak up the knowledge of Library 2.0.
The iSchool’s Best Resources for Networking and Planning Your Career
Published: April 6, 2016
Whether you’re getting ready to graduate this May or you’ve just started your coursework at the iSchool, it’s always a good time to check out the great webpages, blog posts and resources available to help you plan for your career as an information professional.
Expert Panel Discusses Libraries and Digitization
Published: December 10, 2015
With the growing need to preserve and protect historical materials, curate born-digital materials, and make materials more widely accessible to the community and the world beyond, digitization is becoming more of an issue for libraries today.
Being in the Know—Advice about Technology and Program Funding from the Library 2.015 Spring Summit
Published: May 27, 2015
This is the second post of a three-part summary of the Library 2.015 Spring Summit that took place on April 30, 2015. In this presentation, entitled In the Know (click on this title to connect you to the recording), three leaders in the fields of technology and grantwriting discussed ways to keep current with tech development, how to determine the importance and relevance of each resource in relation to your own library community, and how to look for and receive funding for your organization’s programming.
A Chance to Meet Our iSchool Director in California
Published: February 18, 2015
SJSU iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh has been travelling around California for the last couple of months, visiting libraries and holding informational sessions to answer questions and discuss the programs and opportunities available at the iSchool. Hirsh visited two public libraries in Los Angeles in January and the Sacramento Public Library in early February.