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.
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.
SJSU iSchool’s New Advising Pages Help Students Customize Their Unique Path to Success
Published: June 1, 2016
The SJSU School of Information is excited to introduce its new Advising pages on the iSchool website. The website advising pages and Advising Portal are like a road map, trip planner and guidebook for your journey through grad school. New and current students alike now have direct access to advisors, Content Specialists and a whole bunch of planning tools to help them navigate their graduate school experience.
A Glorious Day for SJSU iSchool Graduates
Published: May 25, 2016
San José State University’s School of Information honored its August and December 2015 and May 2016 graduates on Saturday, May 21, 2016.
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.
The iSchool’s MARA Program–The Best Way to Prepare for the Growing Field of Information Management
Published: March 16, 2016 by Allison Randall Gatt
If you enjoy learning about data, government regulations, records management and archival strategies then the iSchool’s MARA program is a perfect fit for you.
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?
INFO 285 Research Methods– A Required Course with a Wealth of Opportunities
Published: February 24, 2016
The iSchool only requires a handful of courses to complete your MLIS degree, leaving the rest of your 43 units up to you. You know about your core courses—Info 200 Information Communities, Info 202 Information Retrieval System Design and Info 204 Information Professions.
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.
Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You by Keeping it Current and Building Your Network
Published: January 13, 2016
In last week’s post we learned the important details of how to put together a professional and informative LinkedIn profile. Career Center Liaison Jill Klees gave a presentation in October 2015 entitled, “LinkedIn—Develop Your Online Brand.”
Make Your LinkedIn Profile Look Amazing and Help You Land That Dream Job
Published: January 5, 2016
I was all ready to set up my own LinkedIn profile, so I added a picture and then started to answer all the questions, filling in the blanks and trying to describe my work experience, my interests, my previous employers and… whoa.
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.