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A Milestone Issue of a Student-Led Journal Released
The Student Research Journal (SRJ), governed by graduate students at San José State University’s School of Information, published its 30th issue this week. The publication follows a 15th anniversary celebration held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, celebrating the journal’s longstanding commitment to empowering student scholarship in library and information science.
iSchool MLIS Students Honored with 2025 REFORMA Scholarships
Graduate students from the San José State University School of Information were recognized with 2025 REFORMA Scholarships for their dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in librarianship. Marina Luz Corrales, Emily Chen Taina, and Mirna Gutierrez-Saucedo were among this year’s recipients.
Dr. Souvick Ghosh Named SJSU’s Inaugural AI Faculty Fellow for 2025–2026
Dr. Souvick Ghosh, assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, has been selected as the university’s inaugural AI Faculty Fellow for 2025–2026. The appointment marks a significant milestone in exploring how artificial intelligence impacts teaching, learning, and research across the Silicon Valley campus.
Full story: AI Faculty Fellow
Bridging Knowledge Scholars Celebrated at Closing Ceremony
In spring 2025, the School of Information at San José State University hosted the Bridging Knowledge Scholars Closing Ceremony, celebrating Indigenous students pursuing careers in libraries, archives, and museums. The event brought together graduates, families, mentors, and leaders in library and information science to mark a milestone in Indigenous representation in the information profession.
iSchool Promotes Jason Kaltenbacher to Associate Director
The San José State University School of Information announces the promotion of Jason Kaltenbacher to associate director, marking the next chapter in his extensive career in teaching and administration.
Full story: Associate Director Jason Kaltenbacher
iSchool Welcomes New Faculty Dedicated to Student Success
The San José State University School of Information is welcoming new faculty members this August whose combined expertise spans instructional design, artificial intelligence, leadership, and informatics.
SJSU Launches New Undergraduate Certificate in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
The San José State University School of Information is introducing a new undergraduate certificate in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, offering students a hands-on, ethics-driven exploration of artificial intelligence beginning fall 2025. Open to all undergraduate students enrolled at the university, the SJSU iSchool’s HCAI program aims to prepare the next generation of professionals to develop, implement, and evaluate AI systems through a human-centered lens.
SJSU’s ALASC Earns National Recognition as 2025 ALA Student Chapter of the Year
The San José State University American Library Association Student Chapter has been named the 2025 ALA Student Chapter of the Year, securing its seventh win and back-to-back recognition following last year’s honor. The chapter previously earned the award in 2000, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2022, and 2024, and has now won three of the last four years.
MLIS Student Tamra McCarthy Honored with Prestigious Ken Haycock Award
McCarthy to Deliver Convocation Address May 16
Tamra McCarthy, a nationally recognized educator and teacher librarian at James Enochs High School in Modesto, California, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Ken Haycock Award for Exceptional Professional Promise by the San José State University School of Information.
15 Years: The Student Research Journal Celebrates Anniversary With 29th Issue
The iSchool Student Research Journal proudly announces the publication of Volume 15, Issue 1, spotlighting critical issues in librarianship and emerging global trends in library and information science.
iSchool Student Mackenzie Yanez Selected as BSLISE International Scholar
Mackenzie Yanez, a graduate student at the San José State University School of Information, has been selected as the Building Strong Library and Information Science Education International Scholar. This honor reflects her commitment to global librarianship and inclusive library and information science education.
iSchool and ALA Launch Transformative ThinkTank Series
San José State University’s School of Information has partnered with the American Library Association to launch a dynamic new series titled ALA ThinkTank. The initiative brings together leading voices in the library and information science field to address some of the profession’s most pressing societal challenges, offering practical strategies and forward-thinking dialogue through free, interactive webinars.
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