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.
Shape Your Graduate School and Professional Goals with iSchool Pinterest Boards
Published: April 15, 2015 by Allison Randall Gatt
Do you love Pinterest? So does the iSchool! We have dozens, hundreds even, of pins and boards for a variety of subjects, directing you to resources and articles about best practices for interviews, job trends, different library environments and much more.
A Great Way to Get Further Involved in the iSchool—the ASIS&T Student Chapter
Published: April 7, 2015
If you’re looking for ways to become more involved in student life and boost your career potential at the same time, then joining a student group is an effective and fun way to do it.
Canadian Students Learn and Thrive at the iSchool
Published: March 5, 2015
I live in Northern California, close enough to SJSU that I could feasibly make the drive down to campus to attend classes in person. But many students at the School of Information log in from across the United States, Canada and all over the world.
A Chance to Meet Our iSchool Director in California
Published: February 18, 2015
SJSU iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh has been travelling around California for the last couple of months, visiting libraries and holding informational sessions to answer questions and discuss the programs and opportunities available at the iSchool. Hirsh visited two public libraries in Los Angeles in January and the Sacramento Public Library in early February.
Conference Funds Available for New iSchool Students
Published: February 4, 2015
You’re excited about going to graduate school in information science, and you’d love to begin connecting with other prospective students, and with seasoned information professionals to hear all about their trials and successes in your chosen career field. Professional conferences are a great place to hear about the many opportunities in the field.
New Scholarship for New Students, Using Pinterest
Published: February 3, 2015
Beginning on February 2, 2015, students entering SJSU’s iSchool in the fall semester will be able to apply for a scholarship using the media platform Pinterest. The brand new Director’s Scholarship for Excellence will award five $1,000 scholarships to students who can illustrate their desire to be an information professional and visualize their future in the field.
Advice for Finding the Best Career for You in the Information Profession
Published: January 8, 2015
Want to know more about what life after graduation will be like? School of Information graduate Elizabeth Borghi talked about her experience and the iSchool skills that got her there in a lecture entitled “LIS Skills Beyond the Library” during the Library 2.014 conference on October 8. Listen here for the entire presentation.