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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.
More than $28,000 awarded in Spring 2018 Special Session Scholarships
Twenty students pursuing a master’s degree at the San José State University School of Information were each awarded a $1,422 scholarship for their creative presentations that showcased their skills and commitment to the information profession.
Student Research Journal Explores Changes in the LIS Field
The theme of change resonates in the 14th issue of the San José State University School of Information Student Research Journal. Starting with the introduction of the journal’s new title to include the school’s name, Editor-in-Chief Holley Cornetto identifies both change that is happening, and change that is inevitable in the field of library and information science.
iSchool Awards Director’s Scholarship for Excellence to Five Incoming Students
Five new students beginning the MLIS program in spring 2018 have demonstrated their potential as information professionals through the creation of infographics that highlighted their desired career paths and earned them $1,000 scholarships.
iSchool Assistant Professor Receives Grant to Study Social Media Usage
The San José State University College of Applied Sciences and Arts has awarded Assistant Professor Michelle Chen a Research Scholarship and Creative Activity Infusion grant to investigate how tourists use social media.
iSchool Alumna Receives 2017 I Love My Librarian Award
The story of Annie Cipolla’s life could easily be one found on the shelves of a library. Because of her compassion and commitment to patrons, she was one of 10 2017 I Love My Librarian award winners.
Investigation Digs into Blockchain Technology Benefits for Information Centers
Faculty members from the San José State University School of Information will host a national forum in summer 2018 to discuss how libraries can effectively utilize blockchain technology with a grant awarded to the San José State University Research Foundation.
iSchool Alumnae Elected to California Library Association Board of Directors
Three San José State University School of Information alumnae continue to make their mark in the information profession by being elected to the California Library Association Board of Directors.
Michelle Perera was voted Vice President /President Elect. Erin Berman and Margaret Hatanaka were named At-Large Board Members in the 2017 election.
MARA Student Receives Second ARMA Scholarship
James Carpenter, a Master of Archives and Records Administration student at the San José State University School of Information, is quickly making a name for himself in the information management profession before even graduating.