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.
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.
Tips to Get You Started as You Apply for Financial Aid
Published: January 27, 2016
Hooray! You’ve decided to go to grad school, and that’s a big step. Now it’s time to figure out how to make that happen with both your time and your finances. The majority of iSchool students currently in attendance receive some kind of financial aid, so if you too are applying, you’re in good (and plentiful) company.
Links to Your Best Resources as You Start the SJSU iSchool
Published: January 20, 2016
The spring semester is about to begin, and whether you’re brand new to the iSchool, checking it out as you decide to take the leap into graduate school, or in the middle of your coursework, there is a whole slew of resources available to help you plan your program, focus your studies, help you with the tech side of online learning, and give you an in-depth look at some of the courses and opportunities available through SJSU’s School of Information.
A Day in the Life of Student Alison Peters
Published: December 16, 2015
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.
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.
iSchool Offers Flexibility — and Unexpected Benefits — for Deaf Students
Published: November 19, 2015 by Allison Randall Gatt
SJSU’s completely online program makes it possible for so many students to get their degrees as they work, care for families and squeeze in time for friends and even laundry. I know I’m grateful that the commute to class means shuffling down the hall to my computer rather than gathering in a chilly lecture hall.
Norm Jacknis at Library 2.015 — Making the Future Happen Now for Libraries
Published: November 11, 2015
This is the second of a series of posts summarizing highlights of the Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference in October 2015. To access the full set of recorded sessions, go to the iSchool’s Library 2.015 page and look for the links to the keynote speakers. All three of the presentations covered in this blog will be there, and you can get all the juicy details for yourself!
Dr. Sandra Hirsh at Library 2.015 — Starting the Day and Supercharging with Motivation
Published: November 10, 2015 by Allison Randall Gatt
This is the first of a series of posts summarizing highlights of the Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference in October 2015. To access the full set of recorded sessions, go to the iSchool’s Library 2.015 page and look for the links to the keynote speakers. All three of the presentations covered in this blog will be there, and you can get all the juicy details for yourself!