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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.
Second Edition of ‘Revolutionary’ Text Sets Stage for Information Services on the Horizon
The second edition of Information Services Today: An Introduction, edited by San José State University School of Information’s Director Sandra Hirsh, and with contributions from multiple faculty members, has been published.
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 Instructors Chosen for Immersive Learning Institute
Two San José State University School of Information faculty members have been selected to participate in the San José State University eCampus Immersive Learning Institute where they will learn about innovative augmented reality and virtual reality technologies and pedagogies that create immersive learning opportunities to improve students’ engagement and critical thinking.
Skills Learned at iSchool Net Alumna Grant
A 2016 Master of Library and Information Science graduate of the San José State University School of Information attributes a course on grant writing as the key to being awarded a $1,600 grant that will benefit her community.
More than $28,000 awarded in Spring 2018 Special Session Scholarships
Twenty students pursuing a master’s degree at the San José State University School of Information were each awarded a $1,422 scholarship for their creative presentations that showcased their skills and commitment to the information profession.
Student Research Journal Explores Changes in the LIS Field
The theme of change resonates in the 14th issue of the San José State University School of Information Student Research Journal. Starting with the introduction of the journal’s new title to include the school’s name, Editor-in-Chief Holley Cornetto identifies both change that is happening, and change that is inevitable in the field of library and information science.
iSchool Awards Director’s Scholarship for Excellence to Five Incoming Students
Five new students beginning the MLIS program in spring 2018 have demonstrated their potential as information professionals through the creation of infographics that highlighted their desired career paths and earned them $1,000 scholarships.