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Infographic Scholarship Applications Examine Future Careers for New MLIS Students
Five incoming students to the Master of Library and Information Science online degree program at the San José State University School of Information were awarded the Director’s Scholarship for Excellence to assist them as they embark on their graduate school journey.
iSchool’s Dr. Michael Stephens Promoted to Associate Professor
Dr. Michael Stephens, an instructor in the MLIS program at the San José State University School of Information, has been promoted to associate professor. Stephens joined the iSchool in 2011 and teaches The Hyperlinked Library and Information Communities.
School of Information Student Research Journal Publishes its 13th Issue
Volume 7, Issue 1 of the Student Research Journal is now available online and features an editorial, a peer-reviewed article and an invited contribution by San José State University School of Information students and an instructor.
School of Information Associate Professors Receive SJSU Grants
Associate professors Dr. Kristen Rebmann and Dr. Lili Luo each received $5,000 grants from the San José State University Office of Research Support and Services to support their respective research projects.
iSchool Students Gain International Experience through Librarians Without Borders
Three MLIS students recently traveled to Guatemala to promote the importance of information literacy and access through the Librarians Without Borders volunteer program.
SLA-SV Chapter Welcomes New Board; SJSU iSchool SLA Student Chapter Wins Award
San José State University School of Information alumni and a student gain executive board positions with the Special Libraries Association Silicon Valley Chapter, and the SLA Student Chapter receives award for outstanding leadership.
iSchool Students Net $19,500 in Spring Scholarships
The San José State University School of Information awards several scholarships each year to current students enrolled in the MLIS and MARA degree programs thanks to the generosity of donors. The spring scholarship recipients received nearly $20,000 in scholarships.
San José State University and Institute of Certified Records Managers Partnership Provides Graduates with a More Immediate Path to Certification
A new partnership between the San José State University School of Information and the Institute of Certified Records Managers provides a direct path to ICRM certification for graduates of the Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program.
Graduating Students Recognized for Excellence
Five outstanding students graduating from the San José State University School of Information have been recognized for their remarkable efforts with awards for excellence.
iSchool Alumnus Hits a Home Run with New Book
It seemed natural for alumnus Bob LeMoine, a fan of baseball since childhood, to combine his love for the sport with his MLIS research skills to edit and contribute articles to a new book on the history of the Boston Red Stockings.
School of Information Student Research Journal Announces New Editor-in-Chief
The Student Research Journal is proud to announce a new editor-in-chief has been appointed for the 2017-2018 academic year. Holley Cornetto, a graduate student at the San José State University School of Information, joins the SRJ on June 1, 2017, as its seventh editor-in-chief.
New IMLS Grant to Help Veterans Become Librarians
A new research and scholarship program for United States military veterans will help them achieve their educational goals of earning a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science and be ready for the job market.