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American Library Association Awards Seven iSchool Students Spectrum Scholarships
Congratulations to the 2021 Spectrum Scholars!
The American Library Association awarded a total of 60 highly competitive Spectrum Scholarships this year to “exceptional students” across the U.S. and Canada who are pursuing a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. Seven of those recipients are students enrolled in the fully online and ALA-accredited MLIS program at San José State University’s School of Information.
ALASC Wins Grant to Develop Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Programming
Book Event was a ‘Great Success’
A lot of unseen work goes into every student-created event at the San José State University School of Information; the recent book giveaway and virtual book circle organized by the American Library Association Student Chapter is a case in point. From a fortuitous discovery at the American Library Association’s summer 2020 conference to a post-event reflection video, the ALASC’s executive board brainstormed, applied for funding, and juggled the logistics needed to implement their vision.
iSchool Scholarships Support Students’ Career Dreams
This fall 76 new and continuing students enrolled in the master’s degree programs at the San José State University School of Information are starting their courses with reduced fees and affirmation that they chose the right school and career path for their goals.
International Doctoral Program Graduates its 18th Student
Congratulations Dr. Cherry-Ann Smart!
This June, Cherry-Ann Smart became the
18th doctoral candidate to earn her PhD through the
Gateway
PhD program, an international doctoral program at San José
State University School of Information, conferred by Queensland
University of Technology in Australia.
Student Research Journal Announces New Editorial Team Members
The Student Research Journal welcomes new members to the editorial team for the 2021-2022 academic year. Tierra Holmes is the editor-in-chief, and Kari Lease is the managing editor.
Conference Grants Lead to Networking Opportunities for iSchool Students
An email from an instructor and an informal application process led to a transformative experience for a coterie of graduate students at San José State University’s School of Information this spring.
Haycock Award Winner Combines Librarianship with Sustainability
Samantha Hamilton is the 2021 Graduating Student Speaker
The Student Scholarship Awards Committee has chosen Samantha Hamilton to receive the Ken Haycock Award for Exceptional Professional Promise. Hamilton, who earns her Master of Library and Information Science degree this May, will receive $1,000 and a citation and will deliver the graduating student address at San José State University School of Information’s virtual convocation this year.
Scholarship Recipients Show Range of Library Career Paths
Five New Students Receive Spring 2021 Director's Scholarship for Excellence
An aspiring archivist, art librarian and library marketer are among the five new School of Information students who were awarded a coveted Director’s Scholarship for Excellence for the spring 2021 semester.
Scholarship Recipients Find Application Process Fun
Award Impact Powerful
They report feeling ecstatic, relieved and joyful; both honored and validated. Some turn reflective, while others report feeling more motivated than ever to succeed. They text their parents, do a celebratory dance and check the email announcement twice to make sure it’s real.
iSchool Student Publication Highlights Importance of Archives
The Fall/Winter 2020-2021 issue of Archeota, the publication of San José State University’s student chapter of the Society of American Archivists, is now online. The current issue marks the fifth anniversary of the semiannual publication; the first issue appeared in spring of 2015.
iSchool Student’s Award Sparks Classmate to Apply
Award Will Fund Health Education Research
Renée Torres and Alejandra Reyes, both in their final semester of the Master of Library and Information Science program at the San José State University School of Information and both members of the REFORMA Student and Alumni Group, were awarded professional development awards from the Network of the National Library of Medicine, Pacific Southwest Region.
REFORMA Noche de Cuentos Mini-Grant Recipients Celebrate Storytelling and Latino Culture
The art of storytelling is on full display with support from the Noche de Cuentos Mini-Grants awarded by REFORMA. The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking recently announced that two of the seven grant recipients for 2020 are from the San José State University School of Information.
Graduate Equity Fellowship An ‘Absolute Godsend’ Says iSchool Recipient
The School of Information proudly announces that Erin Mundy, a student enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science degree program, was awarded a $4,000 Graduate Equity Fellowship sponsored by the College of Graduate Studies at San José State University.
Two iSchool Students Named Kaleidoscope Program Diversity Scholars
Brittany Butler and Renée A. Torres, two students enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science program at the San José State University School of Information, were chosen for the 2020–2022 and 2019–2021 classes of Kaleidoscope Program Diversity Scholars.
MARA Student, Archivist of African American Cultural Collections, Awarded ARMA Scholarship
Melissa Prunty Kemp, a Master of Archives and Records Administration student at the San José State University School of Information, was awarded a 2020 ARMA Foundation Education scholarship in the amount of $500 to help finance her degree.
Eight iSchool Students Named ALA Spectrum Scholars for 2020-2021
Eight graduate students enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science program at the San José State University School of Information have been awarded Spectrum scholarships by the American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services for 2020-2021.
17th Graduate of Gateway PhD Program Focuses on Appraisal and Information in the Private Sector
The Gateway PhD program, an
international doctoral program at San José State University
School of Information and conferred by Queensland University of
Technology, celebrated its 17th graduate, Dr. Salvador Barragan.
New REFORMA Student Group Connects Students and Professionals Serving Spanish-speaking and Latino Communities
REFORMA Student and Alumni Group Announces First Officers
The San José State University School of Information is pleased to announce the formation of a new student group, REFORMA SJSU iSchool Student Group, and the nomination of the group’s first officers to its executive board.
More than $29,000 Awarded in Fall 2020 Special Session Scholarships
Funding totaling $29,862 was awarded to 21 students pursuing master’s degrees at the San José State University School of Information. Using software such as Prezi, Powtoon, or emaze, scholarship applicants creatively showcased themes of global impact or professional leadership through descriptive text, data points and visual elements.
Endowed Scholarships Support iSchool Students, Reaffirm Dreams
San José State University School of Information awards scholarships endowed or donated by faculty members, students, alumni and friends to exceptional students enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science or Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program. This spring, 12 continuing graduate students of the MLIS and MARA programs earned 14 scholarships totaling $13,750 to be app