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Assistant Professor Michele Villagran Raises Awareness of Diversity and Biases
One of the San José State University School of Information’s newest faculty members, Dr. Michele Villagran, has authored two chapters in a recently published book and will be speaking at several professional conferences in coming months addressing diversity and biases.
iSchool Offering an Open Online Course on Blockchain Technology
The San José State University School of Information has developed a massive open online course on the subject of blockchain technology to begin March 11, 2019.
Gateway PhD Program a ‘Wonderful Exploration’ Says 14th Graduate
The 14th graduate of the Gateway PhD program is celebrating the success of her research by continuing to write from her dissertation, as well as work part time as a research assistant with the doctoral program.
iSchool Awards Scholarships to 23 Students for Spring
The San José State University School of Information has awarded 23 incoming and continuing students scholarships to assist them as they pursue graduate degrees.
School of Information Student Research Journal Publishes its 16th Issue
The San José State University School of Information’s Student Research Journal has just released its 16th issue featuring contributions from SJSU lecturer and author Patrick Sweeney, former SRJ editor Stacy Andall, and Wayne State University graduate student Autumn Wetli. Contributions run the gamut from library funding, to journal article co-authorship, to archive diversity. View online and download the articles: Volume 8, Issue 2
Teens from Two States Declare Their Love and Appreciation for Alumna Lindsey Tomsu
I Love My Librarian Award Winner
A San José State University School of Information graduate was recognized as a leader in her community and the profession by the American Library Association with its I Love My Librarian award.
Alumni, Student Among the 2019 ALA Emerging Leaders
Five alumni and one student from the San José State University School of Information are among the 50 people selected by the American Library Association to participate in its Emerging Leaders Program in 2019.
Alumni, Students Present at iSchool Community Poster Session during CLA Conference
The San José State University School of Information sponsored a community poster session featuring alumni and student speakers during the California Library Association’s annual conference held in November 2018.
Innovative Librarians Award Recognizes Early-Career Librarians: Entries Accepted through Jan. 31, 2019
Graduate students who are currently enrolled in a Master of Library and Information Science degree program accredited by the American Library Association, or have graduated within the past two years, are encouraged to apply for the 2019 Innovative Librarians Award.
Kansas State Archivist Joins MARA Advisory Board
The San José State University School of Information welcomes Kansas Historical Society State Archivist Matt Veatch to the Master of Archives and Records Administration Advisory Board.
iSchool Alumni Elected to CLA Board
Two graduates of the San José State University School of Information have been elected as members-at-large to the California Library Association. Chris Brown and Emily Weak, who graduated in 2010 and 2011, respectively, begin their terms in November 2018.
SJSU School of Information Joins International iSchools Consortium
The San José State University School of Information has become the 97th member of the iSchools organization, a consortium of information schools dedicated to advancing the information profession and supporting the iSchool Movement.