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.
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.
Spring 2017 Course Registration is in the Air this November at the SJSU iSchool
Published: October 27, 2016
Spring courses for 2017 offer flexibility and exciting new classes.
If you’re like me and most current students at the SJSU School of Information, you’re deep in the trenches of the fall semester, but now is the time to plan for the future. The spring semester course schedules have been posted and registration begins on November 1, 2016 by appointment for Regular Session students and November 8, 2016 for Special Session students. Registration closes on January 23, 2017 for all students.
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.
Student Chapters Like the iSchool’s ALASC–A Great Way to Connect
Published: September 13, 2016
Being part of a student group expands your horizons and your professional network.
Fun and Creative Ways to Fund Your Education at the iSchool
Published: September 7, 2016
Both new and continuing students at SJSU’s School of Information continue to challenge the boundaries and limits of librarianship and creativity with their determination and ingenuity. Here are some inspiring examples and a few ways to flex your skills and passion to help pay your way through the program.
Enhance Your Coursework, Knowledge and Career Horizons with iSchool Webcasts
Published: August 30, 2016
Your education at the SJSU School of Information goes far beyond turning in course assignments. Students at the iSchool can participate in student groups, online conferences and attend live career webcasts. Recordings of these presentations are available for you to listen to at your convenience.
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?
The iSchool’s MARA Program–The Best Way to Prepare for a Career in the Growing Field of Information Governance
Published: August 10, 2016
If you enjoy learning about data governance, government regulations, records management and archival strategies, then the iSchool’s MARA program is a perfect fit for you.
Resources for Success for New iSchool Students
Published: July 27, 2016
Over the years, I’ve written to new fall and spring students as they embark on this grand adventure known as SJSU School of Information’s fully online program. The very first introduction to our journey is good old Info 203.
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.
Teamwork and a Passion for Archiving Make the SAASC a Success at the SJSU iSchool
Published: June 22, 2016
If you’re feeling a little too much distance between you and the iSchool in San Jose, California, or if you just want to feel more connected with people interested in the same focus of information science, then join a student group at the School of Information.
Internships Make an Impact on Your Coursework, Your Resume and Your Life
Published: June 15, 2016
Internships provide on-the-job work experience, great networking career contacts, and a life-changing experience for iSchool students.
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.
Become a Data Scientist of the Future With the iSchool’s Big Data Certificate
Published: May 18, 2016
Businesses, financial institutions, public and academic libraries, and dozens of other kinds of organizations rely on data science to make critical decisions.
Your Faculty Advisor — A Great Human Resource at the iSchool
Published: April 28, 2016
Faculty advisors can help you plan your program and decide which courses are best for your career focus.
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.
The iSchool’s Impact: Letter from Lea Takigawa
Published: March 23, 2016 by Allison Randall Gatt
From time to time, iSchool faculty and staff receive thoughtful, unsolicited letters from alumni and current students who want to share their thoughts about the program and its impact on their lives and careers.
Want Funds for Your Education? Flex Your Grad School Skills and Apply for a Scholarship
Published: March 2, 2016
The trees are blooming early and pitchers and catchers have reported for spring training. What season is it? You guessed it! It’s scholarship season at the iSchool. That is what you were thinking, wasn’t it?
A Day in the Life of California State Librarian Greg Lucas
Published: February 17, 2016
Ever wonder how other students work a job, feed a family, walk a dog, answer discussion questions, manage to have clean clothes to wear (ahem, most days), and put together a PowerPoint presentation—all without losing their marbles or their reading notes? This post is part of a series giving you a microscopic view of how students manage their lives and their coursework at the iSchool and a better feeling for who your classmates are—people just like you.
Exploring iSchool Career Pathways– Leadership and Management
Published: February 10, 2016 by Allison Randall Gatt
Are you a born leader? I’m not sure one knows at birth if they were born to leadership, but the iSchool has some great courses and outstanding professors who will help you become the leader you want to be.