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San José Gateway PhD Candidate Garners Accolades from Purdue University Libraries
Receiving an award from the Queensland University of Technology for his research paper on informed learning was just the start of honors to be bestowed upon San José Gateway PhD student Clarence Maybee.
ASIS&T Student Chapter at the SJSU School of Information Wins Top Award
The student chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) at the San José State University School of Information has a lot to celebrate, including being named ASIS&T Student Chapter of the Year.
Alumna Penny Hummel Completes Groundbreaking Assessment of Public Libraries in Oregon
Alumna Penny Hummel (MLIS 2007) recently completed a groundbreaking needs assessment of public libraries in Oregon, which revealed a lack of state funding—much less than the national average.
iSchool Student Group Shines Twice as Bright with Innovative Programming Award Win
For the second year in a row, the student chapter of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) at the San José State University School of Information has received the SLA’s Student Group Certificate of Merit for Innovative Programming. Congratulations!
Two iSchool Students Receive Scholarships from the California Library Association in Memory of Edna Yelland
Ricardo Ramírez Madera and Karla Morones, both students in the iSchool’s MLIS program, received the California Library Association Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland. Congratulations!
SJSU School of Information Welcomes New Lecturer to MARA Program
The iSchool welcomes a new lecturer this fall. Joshua Zimmerman is sharing his passion for research with graduate students in his MARA 285 Research Methods in Research Management and Archival Science course.
San José Gateway PhD Students Reach Milestones and Welcome Newcomers during August Residency
Students in the San José Gateway PhD program recently met in San José, California for a one-week residency to share updates, receive feedback on their research, work on developing advanced skills, and network.
iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh Presents Career Pathways and Opportunities during iSchool Information Session in Campbell, California
Prospective students, current students, and alumni are invited to attend an in-person information session on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, in Campbell, California.
Individuals interested in a career in the ever-expanding field of library and information science can learn all about the wide range of lifelong learning solutions offered at the San José State University (SJSU) School of Information (iSchool) during an in-person information session to be held at the Santa Clara County Library District in Campbell, California at 9:00 a.m. PDT on September 29, 2015.
SJSU Information School Announces Assistant Professor Open Position
The School of Information at San José State University is recruiting for a tenure track assistant professor in the area of Information Systems and Knowledge Structures.
SJSU iSchool Student Earns Blue Ribbon at International Conference for Machinima
MLIS student Marie Vans recently won first place at the 2015 International Society for Technology in Education conference for her machinima production originally created for her INFO 287 Virtual Worlds: The Birth of the Renaissance in Florence course.
SJSU iSchool Students Win Local Scholarships Promoting Librarianship
A number of current and incoming students in the iSchool’s MLIS program have been awarded generous scholarships by local libraries and organizations promoting the future of librarianship.
Digital Assets and Services Focus of New iSchool Advanced Certificate Program
The iSchool is launching a new advanced certificate program in spring 2016 designed to address the increasing demand for information professionals skilled in the management of digital assets and use of emerging technologies.