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School of Information Students Set Bar High with Scholarships and Publications
Even before graduating from the SJSU School of Information’s MLIS program, students Denise Lester and Basia Delawska-Elliott are making their mark on the information profession and reaping the rewards of their hard work.
School of Information Faculty Members to Serve as Lead Instructors for Third Institute of Research Design in Librarianship
SJSU School of Information faculty members will be collaborating with Loyola Marymount University faculty members and serving as lead instructors for the third Institute of Research Design and Librarianship, scheduled for June 2016.
Much-Loved iSchool Alumna Sylvia Cieply Receives National Award for Librarianship
The coveted 2015 I Love My Librarian award winners have been announced, and one of this year’s 10 honorees is San José State University School of Information alumna Sylvia Cieply (MLIS 2011). Congratulations!
The coveted 2015 I Love My Librarian award winners have been announced, and as one of this year’s 10 honorees, San José State University (SJSU) School of Information (iSchool) alumna Sylvia Cieply (MLIS 2011) is feeling the love.
SJSU School of Information Alumnae and Students Emerge as Leaders in ALA Program
Seven standout alumnae and graduate students from the School of Information at San José State University will participate in the American Library Association’s 2016 Emerging Leaders program.
Clarence Maybee Becomes Eighth Student to Complete San José Gateway PhD Program
Completing the San José Gateway PhD program is both a bittersweet end and a promising new beginning for Clarence Maybee, the eighth person to graduate from the international doctoral degree program.
SJSU iSchool Director Appointed to Advisory Group for Advancing Library Innovation
SJSU School of Information Director Sandra Hirsh was recently named as one of the 16 prominent information professionals who will advise and shape the work of the American Library Association’s Center for the Future of Libraries.
Information Professionals Connect, Collaborate, and Envision the Future at Fifth Annual Library 2.015 Conference
The latest tools, the hottest skills, and the most essential competencies for 21st century information professionals were the themes discussed at the recent Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference. All sessions were recorded and are freely available.
MLIS Student Soars to New Heights with ARMA Scholarship
After winning the ARMA International Education Fund scholarship, MLIS student Lea Takigawa is confident she made the right decision to change careers from lawyer to records manager and is thrilled her new career is off to such an auspicious start.
Current MLIS Student and Alumni Tapped for CLA Leadership Roles
The California Library Association’s 2015 election results are in, and one student and three alumni of the Master of Library and Information Science program at San José State University have been chosen for leadership roles in the association.
Distinguished SJSU Lecturer Patty Wong Running for ALA Treasurer
The nominating committee for the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2016 election has named San José State University distinguished faculty member Patty Wong as a candidate for the three-year position of ALA treasurer.
School of Information Students and Alumni Lead SLA-Silicon Valley into 2016
The School of Information at San José State University is well-represented on the 2016 executive board of the Special Libraries Association Silicon Valley, with two current students and two alumni elected to leadership roles.
Students, Alumnae, and Faculty to Share Latest Innovations and Expertise at Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference
Students, alumnae and faculty members will present on library technology, the role of the learning commons, and information visualization models during the free and online Library 2.015 conference, scheduled for October 20, 2015.