News: Faculty
Updated Edition of Transforming Young Adult Services by iSchool Professor Anthony Bernier Explores Evolution of YA Librarianship
Highlighting a rigorous debate in YA
librarianship, the newly published second edition of
Transforming Young Adult Services incorporates
recent developments in critical youth studies by
Anthony Bernier, author, editor and professor at San José
State University’s School of Information.
New Book Explores Librarian Leadership Infused with Humanity and Heart
Dr. Michael Stephens Emphasizes the Need for ‘Heart Skills’
The heart shape embodies the many works of Michael Stephens, associate professor in the School of Information at San José State University. Stephens has published a collection of columns, blog posts, and essays that celebrates compassion and empathy, teaches ways to develop and empower kindness, and encourages curiosity and creativity as keys to establishing “radical trust” and inclusivity.
Dr. Michael Stephens Joins Advisory Board for IMLS Grant on Civic Engagement
Dr. Michael Stephens, associate professor at the San José State University School of Information, was invited to serve on the advisory board of a recently funded Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program project: Training Future Librarians for Civic Engagement and City Collaboration. The project focuses on civic technology, an emerging set of practices in using information, and communica
Dr. Michele Villagran Receives 2019 Research and Scholarship Grant for Cutting-Edge Cultural Intelligence Project
The School of Information at San José State University is excited to announce that Assistant Professor Michele Villagran was awarded the 2019 Academic Law Libraries Special Interest Section’s Research and Scholarship Grant for her proposed project: Examination of Cultural Intelligence within Academic Law Librarians.
Three iSchool Faculty Members Receive ‘Highly Deserving’ Promotions
In honor of their significant contributions to the San José State University School of Information, three faculty members recently received notable promotions: Dr. Kristen Rebmann, Dr. Michelle Chen, and Dr. Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca.
iSchool Professor Emeritus Inducted into SLA Hall of Fame
San José State University School of Information Professor Emeritus Dr. Bill Fisher will be inducted into the Special Libraries Association’s Hall of Fame for his “service and contributions to the association.”
iSchool Director Sandra Hirsh to Lead Global Research Organization
Hirsh Voted President-Elect of Association of Library and Information Science Education
San José State University School of Information Director Sandra Hirsh, a long-time member of the Association of Library and Information Science Education, has been voted president-elect of the organization.
iSchool Director Sandra Hirsh Named UCLA’s Distinguished Alumna
Recognized for her significant accomplishments in the library profession and contributions to the advancement of the library and information studies field, Dr. Sandra Hirsh is the 2019 winner of the University of California, Los Angeles’ Library and Information Studies Distinguished Alumni Award.
Assistant Professor Michele Villagran Raises Awareness of Diversity and Biases
One of the San José State University School of Information’s newest faculty members, Dr. Michele Villagran, has authored two chapters in a recently published book and will be speaking at several professional conferences in coming months addressing diversity and biases.
Second Edition of Franks’ Records and Information Management Released
New contributions from San José State University School of Information faculty members and a Master of Archives and Records Administration alumna expand upon Dr. Patricia Franks’ bestselling first edition of Records and Information Management.
Alman, Hirsh Publish Book on Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology may be the wave of the future in libraries, and Drs. Sue Alman and Sandra Hirsh of the San José State University School of Information want to help bring it to the forefront of professional discussion and implementation through a book in the American Library Association’s Library Futures series.
Dr. Tucker Updates Text of Legal Resources for Non-Law Librarians
The updated version of Finding the Answers to Legal Questions by Dr. Virginia M. Tucker, an assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, and co-author Marc Lampson has been published by ALA Neal-Schuman.
Second Edition of ‘Revolutionary’ Text Sets Stage for Information Services on the Horizon
The second edition of Information Services Today: An Introduction, edited by San José State University School of Information’s Director Sandra Hirsh, and with contributions from multiple faculty members, has been published.
iSchool Instructors Chosen for Immersive Learning Institute
Two San José State University School of Information faculty members have been selected to participate in the San José State University eCampus Immersive Learning Institute where they will learn about innovative augmented reality and virtual reality technologies and pedagogies that create immersive learning opportunities to improve students’ engagement and critical thinking.
Dr. Christine Hagar Presents at International Disaster Conference
San José State University School of Information Associate Professor Christine Hagar presented her research at the Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience Dealing with Disasters Conference recently held at Durham University in North East England.
iSchool Announces Assistant Professor Open Position
The San José State University School of Information is recruiting for a tenure track assistant professor in the area of Organizational Management and Behavior in Information Professions.
- « first
- ‹ previous
- 1
- 2
- 3