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research grants, books published, career promotions, and more
good news!
Jonna C. Paden, an archivist at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
in Albuquerque, has been named president of the American Indian
Library Association for 2024-2025. A graduate of the San José
State University School of Information’s Master of Library and
Information Science program, Paden brings
extensive experience in library science and archival work to her
new leadership role.
The 28th issue of the fully student-run Student
Research Journal (SRJ) is available
now. The issue includes research on invisible disabilities,
how reference services are changing, and stellar book reviews.
The American Library Association has named its 2024-2025 Spectrum
Scholars, recognizing 70 outstanding students from across the
country who are pursuing graduate degrees in library and
information science. Among this year’s recipients are several San
José State University School of Information students, honored for
their commitment to diversity, leadership potential, and
dedication to advancing social justice in the field.
The San José State University School of Information has been
honored with a Silver Anthem Award for Digital and Innovative
Experiences in Education, Art & Culture.
The California Library Association’s annual Awards Gala held on
October 18, 2024, highlighted the remarkable contributions of
library professionals statewide, including several affiliates of
the San José State University School of Information. The award
recipients shared insights into the significance of their work
and its impact on their communities.
Dr. Anthony Chow, a distinguished professor and director of the
San José State University School of Information, has been elected
president-elect of the California Library Association.
Chow secured 52% of the vote, surpassing opponent Migell
Acosta, who received 46%.
The San José State University School of Information is proud to
announce the launch of “Freedom to Read,” a
virtual reality exhibition space that counters the forces that
seek to challenge, restrict, and ban books by bringing together
communities and offering ways to connect and fight back.
The School of Information at San José State University recently
concluded its Lunch and Learn Workshop Series, a valuable
resource for students pursuing a Master of Library and
Information Science degree. This video series provides
insights into the 14 distinct
career pathways available in the program.
San José State University’s School of Information has
awarded $338,000 in scholarships for the fall
2024 semester, helping ease financial burdens for more than a
hundred students while empowering them to pursue their
career goals. These scholarships, available to both new and
current students, demonstrate the school’s commitment to
supporting future leaders in the information professions.
The Student
Research Journal is proud to introduce its editorial
team for 2024-25. Led by Editor-In-Chief Odin Halvorson, this is
the largest editorial team the student-run journal has had since
its inception at San José State University in 2011.
The San José State University School of Information continues to
advocate for the critical role of school librarianship in K-12
education, most recently hiring school librarianship expert Keith
Curry Lance as a research consultant and providing support to
further the School Librarian Investigation—Divergence & Evolution
SLIDE project, which
highlights the evolving role of school libraries nationwide.
The Master of Science in
Informatics degree program at the San José State University
School of Information has received validation for satisfying the
comprehensive guidelines prescribed by the National Security
Agency and the Department of Defense for exemplary cybersecurity
training. This prestigious recognition was granted on May 31,
2024, and is effective through the 2029 academic year.