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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.
iSchool Instructor Lori Lindberg Honored with National Award for Archival Achievement
The Society of American Archivists
recently honored
Lori Lindberg, an instructor at San José State University
School of Information, with a
2020 Council Exemplary Service Award for her long-standing
commitment to archival education and the betterment of archives
professionals.
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.
Free Web Conference Explores ‘Sustainability in Libraries’
Call for Proposals and Registration Open
The third and final Library 2.0 mini-conference for 2020 will be held online on Wednesday, October 14, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. US-Pacific Time. This free, online and participatory conference, sponsored by the School of Information at San José State University, is an excellent opportunity to showcase research, work and thinking on sustainability in libraries.
Students Broaden Skills and Explore New Topics
New Courses Offered in MLIS and MARA Programs for Fall 2020
The curriculum at the San José State University School of Information continues to be a top strength of both its Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Archives and Records Administration online master’s degree programs, according to surveys of recent graduates.
Two Alumni Awarded 2020 REFORMA Dia Mini-Grants for Library Programs that Celebrate Latino Culture
San José State University School of Information is pleased to announce that two alumni were awarded REFORMA Día Mini-Grants to support new or existing Día programs that celebrate Latino culture. David Lopez and Gina Rosabal were among the five winners of REFORMA Día Mini-Grants, who were selected based on original submissions that demonstrated their creativity, level of community involvement, and showcase of Latinx literature and culture.
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.
Student Research Journal’s 19th Issue Covers Research and Reviews Relevant to the Current Social Climate
Volume 10, Issue 1
The 19th issue of the Student Research Journal, a fully student-run online publication of the San José State University School of Information, is now available online.
Two iSchool Alumni Honored with Awards for Stellar Professional Achievements
The Special Libraries Association recently recognized 11 members with awards, two of whom earned their Master of Library and Information Science degree from the School of Information at San José State University. The SLA is a nonprofit global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners in business, government, academic, and other “specialized” settings.