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iSchool Students Awarded ALA Spectrum Scholarships
Nine San José State University School of Information students pursuing Master of Library and Information Science degrees have been awarded the 2016-2017 American Library Association’s Spectrum Scholarships.
iSchool Alumna Earns PhD, Joins Faculty at Syracuse University
Since completing the iSchool’s MLIS degree program in 2008, alumna Rachel “Ivy” Clarke has gone on to earn her PhD and was recently appointed as an assistant professor.
Dr. Michael Stephens’ New Book is filled with Heart
iSchool Assistant Professor Dr. Michael Stephens’ new book, The Heart of Librarianship: Attentive, Positive, and Purposeful Change, focuses on six thematic areas and paints “a picture of a humanist, user-focused, hyperlinked librarian filled with heart.”
SJSU iSchool Alumnus Appointed Library Dean
SJSU School of Information alumnus Dr. Dennis M. Swanson (’95 MLIS) is the new dean of library services at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. “My program at SJSU was simply amazing…”
iSchool Alumni and Student to Attend ALA Leadership Institute
Two Master of Library and Information Science alumni and a current student from the School of Information at San José State University were selected to attend the American Library Association’s (ALA) fourth annual Leadership Institute.
Student Research Journal Publishes 11th Issue: Student-Authored Papers Adapted from MLIS Courses
The topics of information communities, open access metadata, and international librarianship are explored in the 11th issue of the iSchool’s Student Research Journal.
iSchool Faculty Members Fisher, Bernier and Hagar Promoted
Three faculty members have recently received notable promotions, honoring their significant contributions to the iSchool and the profession: Dr. Bill Fisher, Dr. Anthony Bernier, and Dr. Christine Hagar. Congratulations!
New MLIS Program Elective Provides Students a Richer Background in Booming Data Science Field
Students interested in learning the basics of Linux, Python, data security, and networking will have the opportunity this fall with the addition of a new elective course being offered in the MLIS program.
Spring Archeota Touches on Diversity, Employment in Archival Field
The spring issue of Archeota, the open-source digital publication of the Society of American Archivists Student Chapter, features articles on conservation, diversity, post-graduation employment, and upcoming events.
School of Information Students Participate in Librarians Without Borders Service Trip to Guatemala
MLIS students Mary Block and Amy Moskovitz recently visited Guatemala for a service trip with the organization Librarians Without Borders. The students cataloged books for the school’s library collection and developed programs to promote literacy.
Virtual Convocation Celebrates 2016 iSchool Graduates
Toby Greenwalt will send graduates off on their next journey with his convocation address during the iSchool’s synchronous virtual convocation ceremony at 11 a.m. PDT on Saturday, May 21, 2016.
It is graduation time at the San José State University (SJSU) School of Information (iSchool), and several events are planned in celebration of those who have completed their studies in the past calendar year.
Outstanding School of Information Students Awarded $20,000 in Scholarships
The SJSU School of Information awards several scholarships every year to students enrolled in the MLIS and MARA degree programs. Most recently, 17 outstanding students earned scholarships worth a total of $20,000.