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iSchool and LYRASIS Partner to Expand Continuing Education Courses
The San José State University School of Information and LYRASIS Learning are now offering professional development and training courses to meet the needs of information professionals.
LYRASIS Learning is an education platform for webinars on subjects, such as content solutions, leadership and emerging trends, preservation solutions and technology. iSchool instructors will be teaching courses through the partnership.
2019 iSchool Faculty and Staff Awards Highlight ‘Invaluable, Indispensable’ Efforts
The San José State University School of Information has recognized the exceptional instruction and contributions made by faculty and staff members at the 2019 awards reception.
Dr. Michelle Chen was named Outstanding Professor for her laudable teaching, publication and presentation record, according iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh.
iSchool Offering an Open Online Course on Blockchain Technology
The San José State University School of Information has developed a massive open online course on the subject of blockchain technology to begin March 11, 2019.
Innovative Librarians Award Recognizes Early-Career Librarians: Entries Accepted through Jan. 31, 2019
Graduate students who are currently enrolled in a Master of Library and Information Science degree program accredited by the American Library Association, or have graduated within the past two years, are encouraged to apply for the 2019 Innovative Librarians Award.
Kansas State Archivist Joins MARA Advisory Board
The San José State University School of Information welcomes Kansas Historical Society State Archivist Matt Veatch to the Master of Archives and Records Administration Advisory Board.
SJSU School of Information Joins International iSchools Consortium
The San José State University School of Information has become the 97th member of the iSchools organization, a consortium of information schools dedicated to advancing the information profession and supporting the iSchool Movement.
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.
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.