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.
Spring 2018 Director’s Forum Highlights
Published: March 5, 2018
The director hosts a virtual coffee chat with students every semester to share iSchool news and answer questions.
Learn About Design Thinking at the First Library 2.018 Conference
Publis
hed: February 26,
2018
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn all about design thinking and how it is used in the information profession. On March 8, tune in online from 12 – 3 p.m. Pacific Time.
Top Writing Tips
Pu
blished: February
20, 2018
Improve your papers with these top tips from the School of Information Student Research Journal editorial team.
Six Steps to Design the Internship of Your Dreams
Published: February 12, 2018
Six simple steps for finding and submitting an internship opportunity.
Did you know that you have the option to set up your own custom internship? If the internship opportunities in the database don’t quite match up to your interests, it’s easy to create one that’s right for you. I know because that’s exactly what I did!
Get Out There and Network
Published: February
5, 2018
Five networking strategies to help you make a name for yourself.
It’s never too early to start networking. The sooner you begin, the more prepared you’ll be to launch your job hunt when you graduate.
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.
iSchool Students Develop Instructional Tools for Dr. Hirsh’s New Book
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ublished:
January 29, 2018
Three students share their experiences working on presentations for Information Services Today, second edition.
Information Services Today is a textbook many of you will be familiar with from your iSchool classes. The textbook brings together 43 authors from across the LIS field and is compiled and edited by the iSchool’s Director, Dr. Sandra Hirsh.
Claims of a Dying LIS Profession Debunked
Published: January 15,
2018
Libraries and librarians are here to stay. Inside Higher Ed finds error in Bureau of Labor Statistics calculation.
How do people respond when asked if they think libraries are a dying industry? Unfortunately, a lot of people would probably agree. Those who are not familiar with what’s happening in the world of information or who haven’t set foot in a library in years think that the game is up.
Recommended Reads for the New Year
Published:
January 8, 2018
Unwind over winter break with the best in books, TV shows and movies.
Make 2018 Your Best Year Yet!
Publish
ed: January 2, 2018
Helpful tips for setting goals and achieving them to make 2018 great.
Happy new year and welcome to 2018! It’s the perfect time to lock in your new year’s resolutions and set some goals for the year ahead.
Getting Good Grades
Published: December 27,
2017
Disappointed with your grades? Get advice from your peers and professors for boosting your GPA.
For those of you who completed your SOTEs evaluations on time, you can access your final grades for fall now. If not, you’ll have access starting December 30th.
Looking Back on Fall 2017
Published:
December 11, 2017
Take a trip down memory lane with me as I look back on fall 2017 at the iSchool.
As the fall semester of 2017 winds down, join me in reflecting on what a semester it has been! I’m guilty of always looking forward and thinking about the next thing, so I wanted to pause for a moment and reflect on the accomplishments and events that made fall 2017 so great.
Student Discounts To Take Advantage Of This Shopping Season
Published: November 27, 2017 by Priscilla Ameneyro
If you’ve already completed your holiday shopping and scored some major deals during the madness of Black Friday, I salute you. If you’re like me, you’ve planned out what you want to get but you haven’t actually bought it yet. Then there’s the third type of shopper: the leave it to the last minute and hope for the best kind. Whatever your style, I’ve compiled a list of awesome discounts that are available for students, from retail stores to saving money on your monthly cell-phone bill, it pays to have a .edu email address.
Four Reasons to be Thankful as an iSchool Student
Published: November 21, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving! I share the reasons why I’m thankful to be a student at the SJSU School of Information.
I hope you are all winding down for Thanksgiving and looking forward to food, family and football! I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the reasons why I’m thankful to be a student at the SJSU iSchool, especially as I head into my final year.
ASIS&T Student Chapter Welcomes New Membership Director
Published: November 13, 2017
A conversation with SJSU ASIS&T Student Chapter’s newest executive committee member, MLIS student Lauren Frazier.
Please join me in congratulating
MLIS student Lauren Frazier on her new appointment as the
Membership Director for SJSU’s ASIS&T Student Chapter! I
chatted with Lauren to get to know her, find out more about
ASIS&T and her plans for her new role.
More Makerspaces with Dr. Heather Moorefield-Lang
Published: November 6,
2017
A conversation with Library 2.017’s “Makerspaces” moderator and closing keynote speaker, Dr. Heather Moorefield-Lang.
I caught up with Dr. Heather Moorefield-Lang, Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina, after the Library 2.0 virtual conference to chat further about her favorite topic, makerspaces.
Maximizing Makerspaces: Virtual 2.017 Mini-Conference Recap
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blished: November 2, 2017
Gain insights from 2017’s Library 2.0 virtual conference, “Makerspaces,” held on October 11.
The last Library 2.0 web conference in the three part series for 2017 took place online and for free on October 11. SJSU iSchool faculty, students, LIS experts and professionals came together to talk all things makerspaces.
Highlights From the Fall 2017 Director’s Forum
iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh recently hosted a virtual coffee chat with students. The virtual chat is a chance for students to hear news and updates about the iSchool, as well as ask questions and participate in an informal conversation with the director. If you missed it, pour yourself a cup of joe and read on for some of the highlights. You can also watch the full recording here.
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.
Best Place to Study
Published: October 3, 2017 by Priscilla Ameneyro
You’ll spend countless hours studying for your degree, so you might as well study somewhere that you’re comfortable and will allow you to get the most out of your time. Armed with a laptop and my powers of observation, I set out to discover the best place to study. I also spoke to several of my iSchool classmates in INFO 244 about where they like to study and what their ideal study environment looks like. Here’s what I found out: