News
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.
Director’s Awards Highlight Professional Skills and Excellence of Graduating Students
The SJSU School of Information proudly announces the 2016 graduating student award winners: Kayla Marie Figard, Jennifer Crawford, Lisa Cheby, Melissa Anderson, and Barbara (Basia) Delawska-Elliott. Congratulations, graduates!
School of Information Students Help Launch New Online Store to Fund Scholarships
Created by a student taskforce, the iSchool store offers a variety of items including shirts, hats, laptop sleeves, keychains, mugs, flash drives and more, and 100% of the proceeds from the store go toward student scholarships.
School of Information Lecturer Elected to SAA Council
SJSU School of Information Lecturer Erin Lawrimore’s 14 years of experience with the Society of American Archivists (SAA) will serve her well in her newly elected three-year position on the SAA Council.
School of Information Alumna Shines Brightly as SLA Rising Star
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) helped San José State University School of Information alumna Sarah Cook (MLIS 2013) find her career direction in the information profession and now she is a 2016 SLA Rising Star.
Dr. Virginia Tucker Accepts New Position as Assistant Professor at SJSU School of Information
Dr. Virginia Tucker will begin a new role this summer at the San José State University School of Information. She is now an assistant professor with a specialization in information systems and knowledge structures. Congratulations!
School of Information Alumni and Student Named Library Journal 2016 ‘Movers and Shakers’
Five alumni and one current student are part of the 2016 class of Library Journal’s “Movers and Shakers” who are using their prodigious skills to “transform public, school, academic, and special libraries across the United States and around the world.”