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Graduating Students Honored with Director’s Awards for Excellence
Four graduating students of the San José State University School of Information’s Master of Library and Information Science degree program are starting their post-graduate school life with a new award on their résumés. Kristen Chua, Rachel Fleming, Devon Cahill, and Charlie Harmon have all received Director’s Awards for Excellence. These awards are given out to well-deserving students who are nominated or self-nominated for their academic or professional achievements.
iSchool Alumnus Named 2023 Mover and Shaker
Library Journal Selects 2010 MLIS Graduate Keith Kesler as a Community Builder
Keith Kesler, a graduate from the San José State University School of Information, has been named a 2023 Mover and Shaker Community Builder by Library Journal. Kesler was nominated for the award by his manager. He considers it a “great honor…since there are only around 40 librarians selected for the honor each year, and it’s for all of the libraries in the United States.”
SJSU and QUT Celebrate the 23rd Graduate of the Gateway PhD Program
Stephen Abrams Earns Doctorate
Dr. Stephen Abrams is the 23rd individual to earn his PhD from Queensland University of Technology in Australia. The Gateway PhD program offered a doctorate through a partnership between the San José State University School of Information and Queensland University of Technology from 2008 to 2021.
Assistant Professor and Students’ Paper Gets Published in International Research Journal
The Aslib Journal of Information Management recently published a paper researched and written by Dr. Souvich Ghosh, assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, in collaboration with Julie Gogoi and Kristen Chua, both graduate students at the school.
iSchool Associate Professor Joni Bodart Appointed Editor of YALS
Adding to her impressive repertoire of teaching and service, Associate Professor Joni Bodart recently accepted the editor role of Young Adult Library Services, or YALS, the flagship journal for youth services in the library field.
New Library Technology Integration Lab Set to ‘Explore the Future of Library and Library Education’
The Library Technology Integration
Lab is a new offering to San José State University School of
Information students.
iSchool Students Supported Every Step of their Learning Journey
Student Services Team Expands Services with Live Chat, Personalized Coaching, and Spanish-Speaking Advising
As the front line of student support for San José State University’s School of Information, the Student Services Team is consistently innovating to meet and anticipate the needs of its diverse population. To enhance its reach, the team has recently expanded in size and scope. The addition of two new staff members and increased engagement platforms has amplified access to the team’s services and resources.
iSchool Announces New Coordinator for CA Teacher Librarian Services Credential Program
Starting in the fall 2023 semester, the San José State University School of Information will have a new coordinator at the helm of its California Teacher Librarian Services Credential program. Jonathan Hunt has accepted the position most recently held by Dr. Mary Ann Harlan.
iSchool Prioritizes Health and Wellness with Addition of New Advisor
Focused on health and wellness, the San José State University School of Information has tapped into Loida Garcia-Febo’s expertise and passion for wellness in librarianship, bringing her on board as the iSchool’s first health and wellness advisor. Garcia-Febo is past-president of the American Library Association, among other noteworthy positions. In this new role at the iSchool, she will bring a variety of resources about mental health and wellness.
Scholarships Allow Students to Experiment with New Programs and Technology
iSchool Awards $90,000 in Scholarships for Spring 2023 Semester
San Jose State University’s School of Information has awarded scholarships to 12 current students and 18 new students enrolled in its master’s degree programs for the spring 2023 semester. Each scholarship is valued at $3,000.
San José State Alumna and Librarian Wins I Love My Librarian Award
The American Library Association has selected a San José State University alumna and librarian for its 2023 I Love My Librarian Award. Kathryn Blackmer Reyes graduated from the SJSU School of Information with her Master of Library and Information Science degree. She now holds the director position of the Africana, Asian American, Chicano, and Native American Studies Center at the university’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Library.
It’s a Home Run! iSchool Students and Faculty Partner with University Baseball Team on New Sports Analytics Club
The newly launched Sports Analytics Club represents an incredibly exciting and innovative partnership between the San José State University School of Information and the university’s baseball team. The club, which met for the first time in November 2022, is led by Master of Library and Information Science degree program students and club co-presidents Cori Garfias and Michelle Miyoshi.