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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.
Gateway PhD Program Celebrates 12th Graduate in 10 Years
The twelfth graduate has completed the San José State Gateway PhD program, a partnership program between the San José State University School of Information and Queensland University of Technology.
iSchool Students, Faculty, and Alumni Net CLA Awards, Scholarships
The applause will be booming during the 2018 California Library Association conference next month in Santa Clara, California. In addition to participating in conference sessions and events, the San José State University School of Information will have a large presence during the awards dinner.
Second Edition of Franks’ Records and Information Management Released
New contributions from San José State University School of Information faculty members and a Master of Archives and Records Administration alumna expand upon Dr. Patricia Franks’ bestselling first edition of Records and Information Management.
iSchool Alumnae Selected for AASL Induction Program’s First Cohort
Two graduates of the San José State University School of Information were selected to participate in the American Association of School Librarians’ inaugural Induction Program.
iSchool Students and Alumni Showcase their Community Impact
Ten San José State University School of Information students and alumni presented posters on their projects and research during the American Library Association’s 2018 annual conference in New Orleans.
Alman, Hirsh Publish Book on Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology may be the wave of the future in libraries, and Drs. Sue Alman and Sandra Hirsh of the San José State University School of Information want to help bring it to the forefront of professional discussion and implementation through a book in the American Library Association’s Library Futures series.
Dr. Tucker Updates Text of Legal Resources for Non-Law Librarians
The updated version of Finding the Answers to Legal Questions by Dr. Virginia M. Tucker, an assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, and co-author Marc Lampson has been published by ALA Neal-Schuman.