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iSchool Hosts Community Impact Poster Session during 2018 ALA Annual
Graduate students and alumni of the San José State University School of Information will be showcasing their research projects, community programs, innovative ideas, and professional experiences at a poster session held during the upcoming annual conference of the American Library Association.
Student Research Journal Appoints New Editor-in-Chief
San José State University School of Information’s Student Research Journal announces a new editor-in-chief has been appointed for the 2018-2019 academic year. Megan Price, a graduate student in the Master of Library and Information Science degree program, is the journal’s eighth editor-in-chief.
Director’s Awards Recognize Graduating Students for Academic Distinction
The San José State University School of Information has rewarded five exceptional students for their outstanding efforts as their time in graduate school draws to a close.
Graduating Student Felicity Murphy Recognized for Exceptional Professional Promise
The San José State University School of Information has chosen Master of Library and Information Science student Felicity Murphy for the prestigious 2018 Ken Haycock Award for Exceptional Promise. Murphy is graduating with her MLIS degree in May 2018.
iSchool Alumni Named Movers & Shakers by Library Journal
Two graduates of the San José State University School of Information were recognized by Library Journal for their exceptional contributions as emerging leaders in the library community.
Gateway PhD Program Congratulates 11th Graduate
The San José Gateway PhD program celebrates the achievement of its 11th graduate since the program’s inception in 2008.
iSchool Student Receives Inaugural Innovative Librarians Award
The San José State University School of Information and the Gwinnett County Public Library have chosen a Brooklyn-based iSchool student as the first recipient of the Innovative Librarians Award.
Second Edition of ‘Revolutionary’ Text Sets Stage for Information Services on the Horizon
The second edition of Information Services Today: An Introduction, edited by San José State University School of Information’s Director Sandra Hirsh, and with contributions from multiple faculty members, has been published.
Design Thinking, Blockchain Technology, and Social Crises Topics for Library 2.018 Online Conferences
The San José State University School of Information’s Library 2.018 web conference series will feature three open-access, topic-specific online conferences with the first one set for March 8 on design thinking. Registration is free.
ALA President James Neal to Give iSchool Convocation Address
Graduation preparation is in full swing at the School of Information at San José State University. During the annual virtual convocation ceremony in May, ALA President James Neal will address the graduates.
iSchool Instructors Chosen for Immersive Learning Institute
Two San José State University School of Information faculty members have been selected to participate in the San José State University eCampus Immersive Learning Institute where they will learn about innovative augmented reality and virtual reality technologies and pedagogies that create immersive learning opportunities to improve students’ engagement and critical thinking.
Skills Learned at iSchool Net Alumna Grant
A 2016 Master of Library and Information Science graduate of the San José State University School of Information attributes a course on grant writing as the key to being awarded a $1,600 grant that will benefit her community.