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New Educational Materials on Information Services Edited by SJSU iSchool Director
A new set of educational materials on the evolving information professions, edited by Dr. Sandra Hirsh, director of the School of Information at San José State University (SJSU), is now available. Information Services Today: An Introduction combines an introductory text, support materials for instructors and students, and a series of webcasts.
SJSU School of Information Promotes 21st Century Technology Skills
The SJSU School of Information offers a number of courses designed to give graduate students and working professionals experience with the most innovative and important technologies in the field of library and information science.
Expert in Adolescent Learning Appointed Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Teacher Librarian Program
The San José State University (SJSU) School of Information has hired Dr. Mary Ann Harlan, an iSchool alumna and lecturer, as an assistant professor and coordinator of the Teacher Librarian program. Harlan brings a wealth of research and experience in teacher librarianship and youth services to the tenure-track position.
Library 2.015 Spring Summit Focuses on Innovation, Technology, and Preparation for the Future
With technology changing so rapidly, how can libraries, organizations, and individuals stay abreast of the economic, social, and ethical ramifications of innovations and prepare successfully for the future?
Alumni Advisory Group Fosters Strong Research Community
Former editorial team members of the Student Research Journal (SRJ), an entirely student-governed, double-blind, peer-reviewed, online and open-access journal at the San José State University (SJSU) School of Information, are giving back to the iSchool’s research community as members in the journal’s Alumni Advisory Group (AAG).
SJSU iSchool Faculty, Alumni, and Student Contribute to Groundbreaking Encyclopedia of Archival Science
The forthcoming Encyclopedia of Archival Science, edited by Dr. Patricia Franks of the San José State University (SJSU) School of Information and Luciana Duranti of the University of British Columbia, already promises to be an essential tool for practitioners in the field of archives and records management.
iSchool to Fund Conference Travel for Newly Admitted Graduate Students
Thanks to a generous donation to the School of Information at San José State University (SJSU), graduate students starting the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program or Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) program in fall 2015 will be able to apply for funding to help pay for travel to a professional conference during the 2015/2016 academic year.
SJSU iSchool Circle of Learning Graduates Bring Their Skills to Diverse Information Careers
With new master’s degrees in hand, graduates of the Circle of Learning (COL) American Indian and Alaska Native Librarians for Tomorrow grant program, which concluded at the end of August 2014, are bringing an impressive list of honors and a notable set of skills to the workplace.
ARMA NorCal Chapter Funds New Scholarships for SJSU MARA Students
In spring 2015, students in the Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) degree program at the San José State University (SJSU) School of Information can apply for new scholarships established by the NorCal Chapter of the ARMA International Pacific Region Community. ARMA International is a not-for-profit professional organization for individuals in the fields of records management and information governance with chapters all over the world.
SJSU School of Information Student Research Journal Publishes Volume 4, Issue 2
The School of Information at San José State University (SJSU) recently published Volume 4, Issue 2 of the Student Research Journal (SRJ). SRJ provides critically reviewed and topical articles that contribute to the advancement of scholarly research in the field of library and information science.
SJSU School of Information and College of Business Collaborate in Cybersecurity Education
Cybersecurity risks and threats are an increasingly common fact of 21st century life, and Dr. Patricia C. Franks, associate professor at the San José State University (SJSU) School of Information and program coordinator of the Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) degree program, is committed to making sure students learn how cybersecurity will impact their lives and careers in the future.
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