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iSchool Hosts Third Library 2.019 Virtual Mini-Conference “Emerging Technology” on October 30, 2019
Registration and Call for Submissions Open
Want to keep your library on top of the latest trends and technologies that are revolutionizing the way we live and learn, get new ideas for implementation, and discuss the possibilities for the future?
iSchool Student Deana Uribe Wins $4,000 Graduate Equity Fellowship Award
The School of Information at San José State University is pleased to announce that Deana Uribe, Master of Library and Information Science student, has won a Graduate Equity Fellowship award from the university.
King Library Liaisons Assist iSchool Students and Faculty
Three librarians from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library at San José State University have been appointed to help students and faculty members of the SJSU School of Information navigate and access information through library resources and online. Craig Simpson, Gareth Scott and DeeAnn Tran assume the library liaison role from Ann Agee who held the position for the past five years.
Three New Courses Expand Student Learning and Increase Program Customization
The Master of Library and Information Science curriculum at the San José State University School of Information continues to be a top strength of the online master’s degree program, according to surveys of recent graduates.
Dr. Michael Stephens Joins Advisory Board for IMLS Grant on Civic Engagement
Dr. Michael Stephens, associate professor at the San José State University School of Information, was invited to serve on the advisory board of a recently funded Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program project: Training Future Librarians for Civic Engagement and City Collaboration. The project focuses on civic technology, an emerging set of practices in using information, and communica
Alumni, Students Present at Third iSchool Community Poster Session during ALA Conference
The San José State University School of Information sponsored a community poster session featuring alumni and student speakers during the American Library Association’s annual conference held in June 2019. The poster session was the first time many of participants presented at a conference.
Dr. Deborah Hicks Awarded $5,000 Grant for ‘Debating Diversity; How Twitter Facilitates Professional Discussions’
Dr. Deborah Hicks, assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, was recently awarded $5,000 through the Central Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Grant Program for her project “Debating Diversity; How Twitter Facilitates Professional Discussions.”
Dr. Anthony Bernier Awarded Second Grant for First-Generation Research Project; Elected Chair of Library History Round Table
San José State University School of Information Professor Anthony Bernier recently celebrated two landmark achievements: he was awarded the 2019 Association for Library and Information Science Education’s research grant, and he was elected to serve as chair of the American Library Association’s Library History Round Table.
Three iSchool Students Recognized for Commitment to Serving Spanish-Speaking Communities
REFORMA Scholarships Affirm Librarianship Career Goals
Luisa Leija, Cynthia Cortes and Renee Torres, three San José State University School of Information graduate students, were recently awarded scholarships by REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and Spanish speakers, recognizing their contributions to the field and their commitment to the organization’s mission.
Dr. Michele Villagran Receives 2019 Research and Scholarship Grant for Cutting-Edge Cultural Intelligence Project
The School of Information at San José State University is excited to announce that Assistant Professor Michele Villagran was awarded the 2019 Academic Law Libraries Special Interest Section’s Research and Scholarship Grant for her proposed project: Examination of Cultural Intelligence within Academic Law Librarians.
iSchool Students Awarded SCALL Scholarships to Advance Their Pursuit of Law Librarianship
Three students of the School of Information at San José State University received 2019 Southern California Association of Law Libraries (SCALL) Scholarships: Havilah Steinman, Rachel Galindo, and Jimmy Pak.
iSchool Awards Scholarships to 34 Students for Fall 2019
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The San José State University School of Information has awarded 34 incoming and continuing students scholarships totaling $48,348 to assist them as they pursue graduate degrees. Each award is valued at $1,422.