MLIS+ Library Fellowship Worksites

The worksites for the MLIS+ Fellowship program will be held at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library on the SJSU campus. Some worksites will be remote.

In the application letter please indicate the name of the worksite you wish to be considered for.

‘South Asians in Silicon Valley’ MLIS+ Fellow - Location: IN-PERSON AT SJSU

The worksites for the MLIS+ Fellowship program will be held at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library on the SJSU campus. Some worksites will be remote

The South Asians in Silicon Valley (SASV) initiative at the SJSU King Library records, preserves, and showcases the impact and legacies of the vast South Asian diaspora in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley. Through exhibits, events, and conversations, this initiative connects South Asian community leaders and the SJSU campus and invites everyone to learn about the impact of an immigrant community.

South Asians in the Bay Area include people with family origins in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

The SASV Fellow will participate in various aspects of the initiative, including but not limited to:

Conducting background research for exhibits and events

Traveling with mentor to collect artifacts for exhibits

Developing virtual exhibit and installing physical exhibit

Participating in events, from planning, research, coordination, and execution to assessment

Updating website of initiative and working with the Omeka platform for digital exhibits

Participating in meetings, as needed

Writing for journal article or conference presentation or other forms of dissemination about the initiative

Overall, the Fellow will gain a range of experiences and skills in helping build a unique initiative.The Fellow will also meet community leaders and work closely with other librarians, students, faculty, and staff of SJSU.

AI Literacy MLIS+ Fellow -  Location: IN-PERSON AT SJSU

The AI Literacy Fellow will support emerging initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, information literacy, and responsible AI usage within the San José State University Library. Working under the guidance of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Librarian, the fellow will assist in developing AI literacy resources for students, faculty, and staff. This includes instructional materials, online learning tools, and support for library workshops and information literacy sessions. The fellow will also contribute to the creation of an adaptable AI literacy framework, informed by workshop outcomes and research insights, while also examining existing AI frameworks for alignment. This position will work towards a literature review of instructional use cases and strategies.

This position is ideal for students interested in AI librarianship, teaching, information literacy, and the ethical integration of AI in education and information science. The fellow’s contributions will help shape AI instruction at SJSU and strengthen campus-wide information literacy in the age of generative AI.

Health Sciences MLIS+ Fellow – Location: REMOTE (Some in-person possible @ Fellow’s Request)

The Health Sciences MLIS+ Fellow will work under the direction of library faculty at SJSU to provide teaching and research support to health sciences faculty. This position provides an excellent opportunity for iSchool students curious about a career in academic librarianship as a liaison to medicine, nursing, public health, or related fields to gain hands-on experience conducting evidence synthesis research in a supportive academic environment. The Fellow will assist faculty in the collection and evaluation of research data and will be involved with the creation and evaluation of online learning objects. Other projects may be assigned, depending on the interests and qualifications of the successful applicant.

Essential Functions:
Under the guidance of two experienced health sciences librarians, the fellow will:
* Read articles to familiarize themselves with the project methodology;
* Participate in biweekly or monthly Zoom meetings with a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional research team;
* Assist with data collection and literature reviews;
* Perform article screening and data extraction;
* Assist with basic data analysis;
* Create basic data visualizations; and
* Contribute to manuscript development.

Other duties may be assigned.

Required:
* Ability to learn new software and research techniques as needed.
* Ability to work without direct supervision, paying close attention to detail and bearing independent responsibility for data accuracy.
* Self-motivation and a high level of responsibility to complete tasks in a timely manner.
* Ability to adhere to relevant guidelines for research and follow appropriate ethical research practices.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Reliable access to internet and computer equipment needed to participate in Zoom meetings.

Preferred:
* Experience conducting literature searches in library databases or working on research projects.
* Knowledge of evidence synthesis methodologies, such as systematic reviews.
* Interest in academic health sciences librarianship or related specialized subject area.
* Proficiency with office and research software and applications, such as Google Docs, a citation manager like Zotero, and Covidence.