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There’s always a lot happening at the iSchool. Stay in the know about award wins, scholarship announcements, curriculum updates, research grants, books published, career promotions, and more good news! Read all about it.
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 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 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.
Fellowship Provides Unique Opportunity for Students to Preserve At-Risk Public Media Content
San José State University School of Information students living near San Francisco and interested in gaining hands-on experience in digital preservation have the unique opportunity to apply for the Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellowship for spring 2018. Applications close Nov. 3.
Dr. Christine Hagar Presents at International Disaster Conference
San José State University School of Information Associate Professor Christine Hagar presented her research at the Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience Dealing with Disasters Conference recently held at Durham University in North East England.
New Scholarship Opportunities for iSchool Students
A greater number of students enrolled in the MLIS or MARA program at the San José State University School of Information will receive scholarships in spring 2018 with the addition of 22 scholarships worth $1,422 each.
Library 2.017 Makerspaces Conference Coming in October
San José State University School of Information is hosting its third and final Library 2.017 web conference on the subject of “makerspaces” Oct. 11. The conference will be held entirely online from noon to 3 p.m. Pacific Time, and registration is free.
iSchool Announces Assistant Professor Open Position
The San José State University School of Information is recruiting for a tenure track assistant professor in the area of Organizational Management and Behavior in Information Professions.
Scholarship Win Affirms Student’s Career Path
A first-semester San José State University School of Information student, Olivia Rose Muzzy, was selected as the recipient of the American Library Association’s Christopher Hoy/Exhibits Round Table Scholarship.
San José Gateway PhD Program Welcomes New Students, Holds Annual Residency
Faculty members and students of the international San José Gateway PhD program recently met up for the annual residency and welcomed two new doctoral students to the research community.
iSchool Student, Graduates Recognized by California Library Association
San José State University School of Information alumnae and a Master of Library and Information Science student will be honored at the California Library Association’s annual conference in November.
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