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MLIS Student Selected as Finalist in SJSU Research Competition
MLIS student Angela Gates chose to complete a thesis for her culminating requirement and is now heading to the 30th annual California State University Student Research Competition to represent SJSU. Good luck Angela!
New Big Data Certificate Online Program Focuses on Booming Data Science Field
Individuals currently working in the data science field and aspiring data scientists now have a new option for honing their skills in Big Data and staying current with the rapidly evolving data science field.
Teacher Librarian Program Student Recognized for Commitment to Multicultural Diversity in Schools
Teacher Librarian program student Suzanne Akemi Sannwald recently won the California School Library Association (CSLA) Leadership for Diversity Scholarship and discovered a family connection to a librarian’s social justice efforts in the 1940s.
iSchool Awards Funding to Student Associations to Attend National Conferences
In recognition of their amazing work, the iSchool’s student chapters of professional associations will each receive $1,000 for a selected board member or selected student member to attend the respective association’s national conference.
Recent Publications by School of Information Faculty Focus on Valuable Online Learning Experiences
Recent publications by faculty members at the SJSU School of Information discuss online collaboration for international projects and how to increase student satisfaction with online group projects.
The San José State University (SJSU) School of Information (iSchool) is widely recognized as a leader in online education, and recent publications by faculty members point to the continuing research in online learning being conducted at the school.
MLIS Student Wins Grant to Fulfill International Librarianship Dream
MLIS student Essraa Nawar’s career in libraries has taken her across the globe, and thanks to a full fellowship, her next stop is Ohio for the 2016 IFLA World Library and Information Congress.
Experts to Tackle Privacy Issues at New Library 2.016 Conference
Leaders in the field of information will come together online on March 16, 2016, to discuss the most pressing issues affecting privacy in the digital age at the Library 2.016 Worldwide Virtual Conference. Register for free today!
SJSU School of Information Faculty and Advisor Run for Leadership Positions in SAA
Two SJSU School of Information faculty members and one member of the Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program advisory committee are hoping to take the lead in the Society of American Archivists.
New Student Scholarships Honor Alumna Nina Jensen
Thanks to the generosity of the family, colleagues and friends of the late Nina Jensen, the Director’s Scholarship for Excellence will continue in fall 2016. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in her memory to new MLIS students.
New Issue of iSchool’s Student Research Journal Highlights Diverse Interests of Information Professionals
The latest issue of the SJSU School of Information’s Student Research Journal presents student-authored research on a diversity of topics and the articles discuss emerging technologies across all aspects of the library and information science field.
SJSU iSchool’s Dr. Christine Hagar Invited to Present Poster at United Nations Conference
Dr. Christine Hagar, an assistant professor at the SJSU School of Information, is bringing global attention to the important roles public libraries play in disaster risk reduction and in strengthening community resilience pre and post disasters.
New MLIS Students Win Scholarships with Innovative Use of Pinterest
Five new graduate students beginning the Master of Library and Information Science fully online degree program in spring 2016 at the SJSU School of Information used Pinterest to land $1,000 scholarships. Congratulations and welcome to the iSchool!