News: General
iSchool Students, Faculty, and Alumni Net CLA Awards, Scholarships
The applause will be booming during the 2018 California Library Association conference next month in Santa Clara, California. In addition to participating in conference sessions and events, the San José State University School of Information will have a large presence during the awards dinner.
MARA Program Celebrates 10 Years of Education
The San José State University School of Information’s Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) fully online degree program was founded a decade ago to prepare students for careers in archives, electronic records and information governance.
iSchool Hosts Community Impact Poster Session during 2018 ALA Annual
Graduate students and alumni of the San José State University School of Information will be showcasing their research projects, community programs, innovative ideas, and professional experiences at a poster session held during the upcoming annual conference of the American Library Association.
Student Research Journal Appoints New Editor-in-Chief
San José State University School of Information’s Student Research Journal announces a new editor-in-chief has been appointed for the 2018-2019 academic year. Megan Price, a graduate student in the Master of Library and Information Science degree program, is the journal’s eighth editor-in-chief.
Design Thinking, Blockchain Technology, and Social Crises Topics for Library 2.018 Online Conferences
The San José State University School of Information’s Library 2.018 web conference series will feature three open-access, topic-specific online conferences with the first one set for March 8 on design thinking. Registration is free.
ALA President James Neal to Give iSchool Convocation Address
Graduation preparation is in full swing at the School of Information at San José State University. During the annual virtual convocation ceremony in May, ALA President James Neal will address the graduates.
iSchool-Sponsored Innovative Librarians Award Open to MLIS Students and Recent Graduates
San José State University School of Information and Gwinnett County Public Library are co-sponsoring the Innovative Librarians Award to recognize library science graduate students who put forward new ideas that improve libraries and library services.
New Scholarship Opportunities for iSchool Students
A greater number of students enrolled in the MLIS or MARA program at the San José State University School of Information will receive scholarships in spring 2018 with the addition of 22 scholarships worth $1,422 each.
Library 2.017 Makerspaces Conference Coming in October
San José State University School of Information is hosting its third and final Library 2.017 web conference on the subject of “makerspaces” Oct. 11. The conference will be held entirely online from noon to 3 p.m. Pacific Time, and registration is free.
San José Gateway PhD Program Welcomes New Students, Holds Annual Residency
Faculty members and students of the international San José Gateway PhD program recently met up for the annual residency and welcomed two new doctoral students to the research community.
SLA-SV Chapter Welcomes New Board; SJSU iSchool SLA Student Chapter Wins Award
San José State University School of Information alumni and a student gain executive board positions with the Special Libraries Association Silicon Valley Chapter, and the SLA Student Chapter receives award for outstanding leadership.
San José State University and Institute of Certified Records Managers Partnership Provides Graduates with a More Immediate Path to Certification
A new partnership between the San José State University School of Information and the Institute of Certified Records Managers provides a direct path to ICRM certification for graduates of the Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program.
Library 2.017 Explores Skills Necessary for Successful Librarianship
In the first of three online mini-conferences for 2017, Library 2.0 recently took a look at the skills and knowledge needed to support effective libraries of the future. As discussed during the keynote panel, librarians need people skills.
Distinguished iSchool Faculty and Staff Honored for Excellence
Ten outstanding faculty and staff members of the San José State University School of Information were honored with special awards in recognition of their exceptional work.
Harvard Business School Library Director to Give Convocation Address
Dr. Debra Wallace from Harvard Business School will be the convocation speaker for the San José State University School of Information’s virtual convocation ceremony in May.
Careers, Digital Literacy, and Makerspaces Themes for Library 2.017 Online Conferences
The Library 2.017 Worldwide Virtual Conference kicks off March 29 with a look at the evolving information profession and how libraries can continue to thrive in our future society. Two more topical mini-conferences will follow in June and October.
New Book on School Librarianship Dedicated to Former iSchool Director
A new book of compiled essays on school librarianship written by renowned scholars in the field and edited by iSchool instructor Dr. Sue Alman is dedicated to former iSchool director Dr. E. Blanche Woolls.
iSchool Director Keynotes IFLA Webinar on Global Professional Development
iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh gave a keynote speech earlier this month addressing the findings of a case study on the impact of the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
iSchool Students, Alumni Receive CLA Scholarships and Awards
Seven San José State University School of Information students and graduates were among the recipients of the California Library Association’s 2016 scholarships and awards. Congratulations!
Spring Archeota Touches on Diversity, Employment in Archival Field
The spring issue of Archeota, the open-source digital publication of the Society of American Archivists Student Chapter, features articles on conservation, diversity, post-graduation employment, and upcoming events.
