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good news!
San José State University School of
Information’s Student Research Journal announces a new
editor-in-chief has been appointed for the 2019-2020 academic
year. Greta Snyder, a graduate student in the Master of Library
and Information Science degree program, is the journal’s ninth
editor-in-chief.
The San José State University School of Information has
recognized four graduating students for their exceptional work.
Congratulations Karen Bliss, Victor Betts, Caryn Neiswender,
and Jennifer Castle!
Luis
Herrera, city librarian emeritus at San Francisco Public
Library, has been a champion of public libraries throughout his
career of more than 40 years. His delivery of the convocation
speech at San José State University School of Information’s
virtual
graduation celebration is sure to be a highlight that
inspires students of the graduating class.
San José State University School of Information Director Sandra
Hirsh, a long-time member of the Association of Library and
Information Science Education, has been voted
president-elect of the organization.
For students who come from families where no precedent has been
set for higher education, the San José State University School of
Information’s newest student group supports them with their
graduate school and professional experiences.
Recognized for her significant accomplishments in the library
profession and contributions to the advancement of the library
and information studies field, Dr.
Sandra Hirsh is the 2019 winner of the University of
California, Los Angeles’ Library and Information Studies
Distinguished Alumni Award.
LYRASIS Learning is an education platform for webinars on
subjects, such as content solutions, leadership and emerging
trends, preservation solutions and technology. iSchool
instructors will be teaching courses through the partnership.
A graduate of the San José State University School of Information
was recently named a 2019
“Mover & Shaker” Advocate by Library Journal. The
prestigious distinction recognizes how “powerful” librarians are
to the information profession and the communities they
serve.
The San José State University School of Information has
recognized the exceptional instruction and contributions made by
faculty and staff members at the 2019 awards reception.