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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.
International Directory of National Archives Published
The faculty-led, student and alumni-researched International Directory of National Archives is the first of its kind to provide comprehensive information about the 195 countries recognized by the United Nations.
Second Edition of Franks’ Records and Information Management Released
New contributions from San José State University School of Information faculty members and a Master of Archives and Records Administration alumna expand upon Dr. Patricia Franks’ bestselling first edition of Records and Information Management.
iSchool Alumnae Selected for AASL Induction Program’s First Cohort
Two graduates of the San José State University School of Information were selected to participate in the American Association of School Librarians’ inaugural Induction Program.
iSchool Students and Alumni Showcase their Community Impact
Ten San José State University School of Information students and alumni presented posters on their projects and research during the American Library Association’s 2018 annual conference in New Orleans.
Alman, Hirsh Publish Book on Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology may be the wave of the future in libraries, and Drs. Sue Alman and Sandra Hirsh of the San José State University School of Information want to help bring it to the forefront of professional discussion and implementation through a book in the American Library Association’s Library Futures series.
Dr. Tucker Updates Text of Legal Resources for Non-Law Librarians
The updated version of Finding the Answers to Legal Questions by Dr. Virginia M. Tucker, an assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, and co-author Marc Lampson has been published by ALA Neal-Schuman.
Student Research Journal New Editors a ‘Welcome Addition’ Says Editor-In-Chief
Three San José State University School of Information students have been selected to serve as editorial staff members on the school’s Student Research Journal (SRJ), the university’s only student-led journal.
Ten iSchool Students Named 2018-2019 ALA Spectrum Scholars
Ten San José State University School of Information graduate students have been awarded 2018-2019 Spectrum scholarships by the American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services.
Current and Incoming iSchool Students Awarded More Than $50,000 in Scholarships
The San José State University School of Information has given dozens of scholarships to new and matriculated students for their studies in the Master of Archives and Records Administration or Master of Library and Information Science degree program.
Professor Bernier Awarded Grant to Study First Generation Graduate Students
San José State University School of Information Professor Anthony Bernier was awarded a 2018-2019 $2,500 American Library Association Diversity Research grant to develop an evidence-based analysis of first generation online library and information science graduate students.
Veterans Pursue Careers in Librarianship Through IMLS Grant
Ask United States military veterans enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science degree program at the San José State University School of Information why they chose the library and information science career field and they will likely reply with essentially the same answer: a fundamental love for libraries.
School of Information Student Research Journal Publishes its 15th Issue
The Student Research Journal of the San José State University School of Information offers open-access, peer-reviewed scholarship on librarianship, archives, and information science and has surpassed 100,000 downloads since its first issue was published in 2010. The journal has been accessed from more than 180 countries.
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.
Dr. Lili Luo Promoted to Full Professor
San José State University School of Information instructor Dr. Lili Luo has been promoted from associate professor to full professor.
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.
Director’s Awards Recognize Graduating Students for Academic Distinction
The San José State University School of Information has rewarded five exceptional students for their outstanding efforts as their time in graduate school draws to a close.
Two New Instructors Join SJSU iSchool’s Award-Winning Faculty
The San José State University School of Information announces the addition of two new tenure-track faculty members to its diverse and award-winning faculty.
Graduating Student Felicity Murphy Recognized for Exceptional Professional Promise
The San José State University School of Information has chosen Master of Library and Information Science student Felicity Murphy for the prestigious 2018 Ken Haycock Award for Exceptional Promise. Murphy is graduating with her MLIS degree in May 2018.
iSchool Alumni Named Movers & Shakers by Library Journal
Two graduates of the San José State University School of Information were recognized by Library Journal for their exceptional contributions as emerging leaders in the library community.
Gateway PhD Program Congratulates 11th Graduate
The San José Gateway PhD program celebrates the achievement of its 11th graduate since the program’s inception in 2008.
iSchool Student Receives Inaugural Innovative Librarians Award
The San José State University School of Information and the Gwinnett County Public Library have chosen a Brooklyn-based iSchool student as the first recipient of the Innovative Librarians Award.
iSchool Faculty and Staff Recognized for Commitment, Contributions
San José State University School of Information faculty and staff members were recently recognized by iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh with awards for their contributions to the school.
iSchool faculty and staff members at the awards reception on Feb. 26, 2018.