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Current MLIS Student and Alumni Tapped for CLA Leadership Roles
The California Library Association’s 2015 election results are in, and one student and three alumni of the Master of Library and Information Science program at San José State University have been chosen for leadership roles in the association.
Students, Alumnae, and Faculty to Share Latest Innovations and Expertise at Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference
Students, alumnae and faculty members will present on library technology, the role of the learning commons, and information visualization models during the free and online Library 2.015 conference, scheduled for October 20, 2015.
iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh Presents Career Pathways and Opportunities during iSchool Information Session in Campbell, California
Prospective students, current students, and alumni are invited to attend an in-person information session on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, in Campbell, California.
Individuals interested in a career in the ever-expanding field of library and information science can learn all about the wide range of lifelong learning solutions offered at the San José State University (SJSU) School of Information (iSchool) during an in-person information session to be held at the Santa Clara County Library District in Campbell, California at 9:00 a.m. PDT on September 29, 2015.
RedLink Taxonomy Developed in Collaboration with iSchool Students Nearing Completion: Taxonomy to Serve all Areas of the Academic Publishing Industry
A team of former and current MLIS students, led by iSchool Lecturer Dr. Virginia Tucker, are putting the finishing touches on an innovative taxonomy of academic disciplines created for Silicon Valley startup RedLink.
Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference Presentation Proposals Highlight Connection and Innovation
Presentation proposals for the Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference focus on technologies and strategies used by professionals to manage information, improve user experience, promote learning, and connect with others across the globe.
iSchool Celebrates Graduates during Live Virtual Convocation Ceremony: Join the Event on May 16
The iSchool’s live virtual convocation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. PDT via Blackboard Collaborate. Graduates, family members, and friends from around the world are invited to join the online celebration.
21st Century Tools, Skills and Competencies Take Center Stage at Global Library Conference
Tools, Skills, and Competencies is the theme for the Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference, the fifth annual event about the future of libraries in the digital age. The open online conference will take place on October 20, 2015.
Free Webinars Cover How to Survive (and Thrive) at Professional Conferences
SJSU School of Information Lecturer Patty Wong is hosting free webinars in advance of the 2015 ALA Annual Conference to share ideas and strategies for getting the most out of professional association conferences.
Inaugural Virtual Convocation Brings Everyone Together for Momentous Celebration
A number of speakers, events, and activities are planned in celebration of more than 500 students who are graduating from the School of Information at San José State University (SJSU). The spring 2015 graduation festivities recognize the achievements of students from all the school’s online educational programs: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA), Teacher Librarian, Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science, and San José Gateway PhD.
SJSU School of Information International Advisory Council Member Jill Bourne Named Woman of Influence
No one who knows Jill Bourne, library director for San José Public Library, was surprised to find out she had been named one of 100 Women of Influence for 2015 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. Previously recognized by Library Journal as a 2009 Mover and Shaker, Bourne was also named a Top Innovator by the Urban Libraries Council in 2010.
Award-Winning SJSU School of Information Student Groups Promote Networking and Job Skills
The San José State University School of Information is home to a number of student chapters of professional organizations who are winning awards while helping graduate students make professional connections and acquire the skills they need to be successful for careers in the information profession.
SJSU School of Information VCARA Conference Explores Virtual Reality
Students, faculty, and guests can imagine the warm island breeze and golden sunset when they visit the SJSU iSchool Island in Second Life on April 21, 2015, to attend the sixth annual Virtual Center for Archives and Records Administration (VCARA) conference. The conference begins at 6 p.m.
Library 2.015 Spring Summit Focuses on Innovation, Technology, and Preparation for the Future
With technology changing so rapidly, how can libraries, organizations, and individuals stay abreast of the economic, social, and ethical ramifications of innovations and prepare successfully for the future?
Scholarship Awarded in Recognition of Influential SJSU Professor Judy Tessier
When former San José State University School of Information Professor Judy Tessier passed away in January of this year, the iSchool decided to mark her significant contributions to the school by awarding the new Director’s Scholarship for Excellence in her memory. Tessier was noted for her passion for education, her commitment to learning, and for her collegiality.
iSchool to Fund Conference Travel for Newly Admitted Graduate Students
Thanks to a generous donation to the School of Information at San José State University (SJSU), graduate students starting the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program or Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) program in fall 2015 will be able to apply for funding to help pay for travel to a professional conference during the 2015/2016 academic year.
iSchool Alumni and Student Association’s New Name Captures Mission to Build Connections and Support Next Career Steps
The San José State University (SJSU) School of Information alumni and student association has recently changed its name, and the new name better embodies the goals of the dynamic group. Alumni President Jennifer Dinalo explained that she supported the name change from SLISConnect to iSchool Connext because “the mission of this group is to create connections between students and alumni and to provide continued support as members transition from being students to what comes next in their careers as alumni.”
ARMA NorCal Chapter Funds New Scholarships for SJSU MARA Students
In spring 2015, students in the Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) degree program at the San José State University (SJSU) School of Information can apply for new scholarships established by the NorCal Chapter of the ARMA International Pacific Region Community. ARMA International is a not-for-profit professional organization for individuals in the fields of records management and information governance with chapters all over the world.
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