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iSchool Associate Professor Awarded Grant that Will Expand Libraries’ Internet Access to Underserved Communities
A recently awarded $250,000 grant to a San José State University School of Information faculty member will enormously expand the benefits libraries provide to their respective communities via a potentially groundbreaking communications project.
SJSU iSchool Instructor Publishes Book on National Security
Intelligence, national security and information policy are explored in a recently published book co-written by iSchool instructor Dr. Susan Maret. These same topics are also covered in several courses she teaches in the MLIS program.
iSchool Alumnae Elected to California Library Association
Three MLIS degree program alumnae were elected to the California Library Association’s leadership board. Congratulations to president-elect Dolly Goyal and board of directors Genesis Hansen and Heather Cousin!
iSchool Director Keynotes IFLA Webinar on Global Professional Development
iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh gave a keynote speech earlier this month addressing the findings of a case study on the impact of the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
iSchool Students, Alumni Receive CLA Scholarships and Awards
Seven San José State University School of Information students and graduates were among the recipients of the California Library Association’s 2016 scholarships and awards. Congratulations!
SJSU iSchool Lecturer Published in American Libraries Magazine
iSchool lecturer Jennnifer Velasquez discusses the importance of making teens feel valued and welcome at libraries in her article that was recently published in the annual design issue of American Libraries.
Dr. Franks Publishes Article on Electronic Content Management
Professor Patricia Franks, PhD, shares her expertise on electronic content management systems and integrated solutions like SharePoint Online in a recent issue of Information Management.
MLIS Course on Crisis Informatics Inspires Student’s Career Path
MLIS student Robin Taylor found her career path after taking the Crisis/Disaster Health Informatics course with Dr. Chris Hagar. She recently got a job with the National Library of Medicine’s Disaster Information Management Research Center.
Melissa Fraser-Arnott Becomes San José Gateway’s Tenth Doctoral Graduate
Melissa Fraser-Arnott successfully defended her dissertation to become the 10th graduate of the international San José Gateway PhD program. Congratulations!
San José Gateway PhD Welcomes New Students at Annual Summer Residency
The San José Gateway PhD program recently held its ninth annual residency, where students and faculty from all over the globe met to prepare for the coming academic year and welcome three new doctoral scholars.
SJSU Information School 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.
iSchool Instructors Receive EOQA Grants to Enrich Online Courses
Two San José State University School of Information instructors have been awarded eCampus Office of Quality Assurance grants to enhance the quality of online courses.