Meet-Ups Spring 2020
Peer mentors for INFO 203 will conduct sessions for new students in January. Each session will be recorded.
RSVPs are now closed for all sessions.
Managing Time Wisely in an Online Setting
January 15; 5:00 pm PST
Learn how to use your time wisely while taking online courses. Includes tips such as going to school while working full time, dealing with time zone differences, and organizing your time and resources to make the most out of your online school experience.
Peer mentors conducting this session: Taylor Dabb & Emily Bruce
See the recording of this event (iSchool Restricted Materials login required).
Finding Calm: Self-Care in Grad School
January 17; 5:30 pm PST
As you begin your iSchool experience here at SJSU, it’s important to remember that your academic success doesn’t need to come at the expense of your mental or physical well-being. Join Kindra Baker and Elizabeth El-Akkad as they share some tips they’ve learned about taking time to take care of yourself. Self-care can be the key to preventing unnecessary stress and burnout as a graduate student.
Peer mentors conducting this session: Kindra Baker & Elizabeth El-Akkad
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Ways to Gain Library Experience While in School
January 19; 1:00 pm PST
Want to build your resume, find practical applications for your learning, and try out different library environments while in school? Join Rosie Bromberg, Mike Kuhnsman, and Olivia Muzzy to learn different tips and strategies for gaining experience in libraries while in school, whether you currently work in libraries or not.
Peer mentors conducting this session: Rosie Bromberg, Mike Kuhnsman & Olivia Muzzy
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Diving for Dollars: Funding your MLIS Future with Grants and Scholarships
January 19; 4:00 pm PST
Even though you’re about to start your first semester, there’s still time to apply for scholarships and grants that can offer you more financial freedom after graduation! Peer Mentors Rashida Skaar and Anne Bigley Chand will walk you through a few that you may want to consider applying for during your MLIS journey.
Peer mentors conducting this session: Rashida Skaar & Anne Bigley Chand
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Using Technology to Get Ahead
January 19; 5:30 pm PST
Learn how to make technology work for you! Using Google Suite apps, OneDrive, Dropbox and other collaboration tools can help you succeed in your MLIS program. Join us as we explore the many uses of these tools.
Peer mentors conducting this session: William Fregozo, Karen Geist & Angelina Moiso
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Exploring iSchool Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
January 20; 5:00 pm PST
Curious about exploring what iSchool offers beyond the classroom? Want to tailor your journey to meet your personal goals? Join Karen Pfeffer, Peer Mentor, and Greta Snyder, iSchool career blogger and recent graduate, as they share their indivdual paths and the ways they’ve found success in the MLIS program.
Peer mentor conducting this session: Karen Pfeffer with Greta Snyder, Student Research Journal editor-in-chief.
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