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Student Research Journal’s 20th Issue Demonstrates Dedication to Excellence
Volume 10, Issue 2
The 20th issue of the fully student-run Student Research Journal is now available online. Featuring an invited contribution from a faculty member, an article written by a current student, and book reviews by recent graduates from the San José State University School of Information, the content of this issue offers a wide variety of topics to read during the remainder of winter break (and after!).
Virtual Conference Draws Record-Setting Attendance with Participants from 121 Countries
Global Participation Made for 'Fascinating Discussions'
The San José State University School of Information organized three Library 2.0 web conferences during 2020, the 10th year of the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series. Each of the mini-conferences focused on a specific topic addressed by experts in the information professions. The format included an opening keynote panel, concurrent crowd-sourced sessions, and a closing address. Held entirely online at no cost to participants, the 2020 conference series spanned 121 total countries with more than 5,000 registrants for each conference.
iSchool Alumni Score Coveted Seats on CLA Board of Directors
2020 CLA Election Results
Four alumni of the San José State University School of Information were elected to seats on the California Library Association Board of Directors in the 2020 CLA election, held on November 2, 2020. Mark Fink, Dolly Goyal, Yolande Wilburn, and Beatriz Preciado will take office this month, and will be honored at the annual CLA membership meeting being held virtually on November 16, 2020.
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.
iSchool Offers First-Ever Bachelor’s Degree
BS in Information Science and Data Analytics Program Prepares Students for Careers in Big Data, Emerging Technologies and Machine Learning
The School of Information at San José State University is pleased to announce a new Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Data Analytics degree program that prepares undergraduate students for one of the fastest-growing occupation areas in the United States, according to Hanover Research.
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.