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.
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:
Seven Types of Flexible Work to Fit Around Your Studies
Published: September 26, 2017
There are more opportunities than ever to find work that fits around your schedule, instead of you fitting your life in around work.
Studying Abroad: A Summer in Ireland
Published: September 11, 2017
Did you know SJSU offers exciting study abroad programs? You can study for a single semester or a full academic year at over 250 universities in 55 different countries!
Tips and Resources for Students Just Starting Out
Published: August 31, 2017
Hello, my name is Priscilla Ameneyro, and I am excited to introduce myself as the lead writer for the iStudent blog. Before I share some great resources for new students, I’d like to tell you a little bit about myself.
After Three Years at the iStudent Blog, Lead Writer Allison Randall Gatt Says Good-Bye
Published: August 18, 2017
I’ll confess that my decision to apply to the San José State University School of Information was based on pragmatism and vague desperation. I had a daughter, barely three years old, and the single income my family was trying to live on was not going to sustain us.
Thoughts and Inspiration on Work and Life: A Chat with iSchool Director Sandy Hirsh
Published: August 13, 2017
Well folks, it’s down to my penultimate post here at the SJSU School of Information’s iStudent Blog and I’ve been reflecting a lot about my six years at the iSchool and the last three as the lead writer for this blog. I wanted to share some of my thoughts and reflections with someone who gets it: iSchool Director Sandy Hirsh.
Be Social! Connect With the SJSU iSchool Through a Variety of Social Media Platforms
Published: August 3, 2017
Being in an online graduate program isn’t all about research and writing papers, listening to lectures and posting on discussion forums. It is that, but there is also a large community of SJSU iSchool students just waiting to get to know you. As a budding library and information science professional, you should know how to get to information through your fingertips via iSchool social media. Whatever your pace and social media style, there’s a lot to choose from.
Get to Know Your SJSU iSchool Info 203 Peer Mentors
Published: July 26, 2017
Beginning graduate school, especially in an online environment can be a daunting prospect, but you needn’t stress, because your instructors are there to get you off on the right foot.
Virtual Internships — Tips for Students and Stories of Alumni Success
Published: July 20, 2017
Time and time again during your studies at the San José State University iSchool, you hear this advice—“Do an internship!” Director Sandra Hirsh highlights this advice in her Director’s Forums and the Career Development pages talk at length about the benefits of dipping one’s toes into the working world.
The SJSU iSchool Offers a Wealth of Options for Advanced Education and Expanding Careers
Published: July 14, 2017
So you want to be an information professional! Now that you’ve found the iSchool at San José State University, let us help you find the right program for you. The School of Information offers a variety of certificates, two master’s degrees, open classes, and a PhD program in collaboration with the Queensland University of Technology. That’s quite a menu to choose from for the inspiring information professional!
A Week in My Life at ALA Annual Conference
Published: July 6, 2017
The iStudent Blog’s lead writer spends a fun, informative and unforgettable week at ALA Annual Chicago 2017.
SJSU iSchool Teacher Librarianship Alumna Publishes Original Research
Published: June 29, 2017
Allison Rothman knew something needed to be done about the local middle school’s use of e-readers. There was no continuity with choice of device or downloading service, and school librarians were venturing into uncharted territory with little guidance and few standards. Being both a teacher in a city school and a student at the SJSU School of Information meant that Rothman had immediate access to the resources she needed to make something dynamic happen for her students.
Library 2.017–The Future of Digital Literacy in Light of Fake Information
Published: June 27, 2017
The closing keynote speaker for June’s Library 2.017 mini-conference “Digital Literacy + Fake News” was futurist Bryan Alexander. Alexander’s recent books, Gearing Up for Learning Beyond K-12 and The New Digital Storytelling, focus on the ways in which technology transforms education. With that focus in mind, Alexander discussed what fake news is doing to digital literacy and the importance of teachers, librarians and all educators to foster critical thinking in their communities.
From Great Grad School Paper to Getting Published — SJSU iSchool Students’ Work Goes out into the World
Published: June 15, 2017
Students at the SJSU iSchool work hard on their academic papers, pouring their passion and hours of research into a project to make it the best it can be. Instructors appreciate this kind of effort and so do editors. Recently, several iSchool students and alumni submitted their graduate school research and writing to LIS publications and been rewarded not only with publication but glowing praises of the publication editors.