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Bridging Knowledge Scholars Travel to Oklahoma for ATALM Conference

Nicole Purviance — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:43:00 +0000

Nine graduate students from the San José State University School of Information attended the 2023 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM), which was held in Oklahoma City. The students are part of the Institute for Museum and Library Services grant-funded Bridging Knowledge project that aims to support “Indigenous librarians and contribute to growing a diverse and skilled professional workforce.”

CIRCLE Project from SJSU Chosen as Mozilla Award Winner

Nicole Purviance — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:14:00 +0000

Dr. Darra Hofman, Dr. Michele Villagran and Dr. Souvich Ghosh from the San José State University School of Information, as well as Dr. Nada Attar and Dr. Saugher Nojan, are among the 15 winners selected for Mozilla’s Responsible Computing Challenge.

Dr. Michele Villagran Honored for Leadership in Social Justice and Equality

Nicole Purviance — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:57:00 +0000

Assistant Professor Michele Villagran is the recipient of the 2023 Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice and Equality presented by The Social Responsibilities Round Table. The award recognizes individuals who are leaders and advocates for social justice and equality within the library profession. “Everything I do is for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice,” says Villagran.

iSchool Announces Program Coordinator for Bachelor’s Degree Hybrid Program

Nicole Purviance — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:22:00 +0000

Dr. Dan Nathan-Roberts recently joined the San José State University School of Information’s faculty in a new capacity. In addition to his role as an associate professor, he will serve as the school’s program coordinator for the in-person/hybrid section of the Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Data Analytics degree, which is slated to begin in fall 2024.

Seven iSchool Students Awarded 2023 ALA Spectrum Scholarships

Nicole Purviance — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:27:00 +0000

[image:21328, image left caption-right]Seven students from the San José State University School of Information have been selected for the 2023 Spectrum Scholarship Program by the American Library Association. The scholarship recipients were chosen based on their “commitment to community building, leadership potential, and planned contributions to making social justice part of everybody’s everyday work in LIS.”

New Beginnings for MARA Program this Fall

Nicole Purviance — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:27:00 +0000

Two New Instructors to Teach New Courses

The fall 2023 semester at the San José State University School of Information officially starts August 17, and students will be greeted by a few new faces. Rae Lynn Haliday and Dr. Junia Papas are joining the faculty and bringing brand-new courses to the Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program.

Gateway PhD Post-Graduate Researcher Wins Coveted Award

Nicole Purviance — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:29:00 +0000

Krista McCracken, a current member of the Gateway PhD program cohort, has been awarded a doctoral fellowship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

iSchool Students, Alumni Receive California Library Association Awards and Scholarships

Nicole Purviance — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:05:00 +0000

Several students and alumni from the San José State University School of Information have received awards and scholarships from the California Library Association. These individuals were honored this past June during the Gala event at the CLA Annual Conference.

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Endowed Scholarships ‘Ease the Burden’ and Allow Students to Focus on Academics

Nicole Purviance — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:53:00 +0000

[image:20659, image left w25]This spring, 11 students enrolled in the master’s degree programs at the San José State University School of Information were awarded Endowed and Donated Scholarships from various donors and organizations.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarship Recipients

iSchool Recognizes 10 Faculty and Staff Members with Awards

Nicole Purviance — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:53:00 +0000

Each spring, except in 2022, the San José State University School of Information recognizes its faculty and staff members with special awards for their achievements in several different areas. During the quarterly faculty retreat held in May, iSchool Director Anthony Chow announced the 2023 award recipients.

25th Issue of the Student Research Journal Explores Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Library and Information Science

Nicole Purviance — Tue, 30 May 2023 17:15:00 +0000

The 25^th issue of the fully student-run Student Research Journal is now available online. The issue, published in May 2023, features an invited contribution from the director of the San José State University School of Information, an editorial by the editor-in-chief and an editorial by the managing editor.

Faculty Selects MLIS Graduating Student for Top Honor

Nicole Purviance — Wed, 24 May 2023 16:01:00 +0000

Max Gonzalez Burdick Named Ken Haycock Award Winner

Max Gonzalez Burdick, a graduating student in the Master of Library and Information Science program at the San José State University School of Information, has received the 2023 Ken Haycock Award and served as the iSchool’s student speaker during the May 19 virtual convocation. The Ken Haycock Award is given annually to an MLIS student who “exhibits the most exceptional professional promise for leadership.” Burdick was nominated for the prestigious award by the iSchool faculty and received $1,000 and a citation.

iSchool Virtual Convocation Website

Graduating Students Honored with Director’s Awards for Excellence

Nicole Purviance — Mon, 22 May 2023 19:13:00 +0000

Four graduating students of the San José State University School of Information’s Master of Library and Information Science degree program are starting their post-graduate school life with a new award on their résumés. Kristen Chua, Rachel Fleming, Devon Cahill, and Charlie Harmon have all received Director’s Awards for Excellence. These awards are given out to well-deserving students who are nominated or self-nominated for their academic or professional achievements.

iSchool Alumnus Named 2023 Mover and Shaker

Nicole Purviance — Mon, 15 May 2023 18:30:00 +0000

Library Journal Selects 2010 MLIS Graduate Keith Kesler as a Community Builder

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Keith Kesler, a graduate from the San José State University School of Information, has been named a 2023 Mover and Shaker Community Builder by Library Journal. Kesler was nominated for the award by his manager. He considers it a “great honor…since there are only around 40 librarians selected for the honor each year, and it’s for all of the libraries in the United States.”

SJSU and QUT Celebrate the 23rd Graduate of the Gateway PhD Program

Nicole Purviance — Tue, 09 May 2023 17:14:00 +0000

Stephen Abrams Earns Doctorate

Dr. Stephen Abrams is the 23^rd individual to earn his PhD from Queensland University of Technology in Australia. The Gateway PhD program offered a doctorate through a partnership between the San José State University School of Information and Queensland University of Technology from 2008 to 2021.

Assistant Professor and Students’ Paper Gets Published in International Research Journal

Nicole Purviance — Mon, 08 May 2023 21:14:00 +0000

The Aslib Journal of Information Management recently published a paper researched and written by Dr. Souvich Ghosh, assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, in collaboration with Julie Gogoi and Kristen Chua, both graduate students at the school.

Aslib Journal of Information Management

iSchool Associate Professor Joni Bodart Appointed Editor of YALS

Nicole Purviance — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:09:00 +0000

Adding to her impressive repertoire of teaching and service, Associate Professor Joni Bodart recently accepted the editor role of Young Adult Library Services, or YALS, the flagship journal for youth services in the library field.

New Library Technology Integration Lab Set to ‘Explore the Future of Library and Library Education’

Nicole Purviance — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:15:00 +0000

[image:20072, image left w50]The Library Technology Integration Lab is a new offering to San José State University School of Information students.

iSchool Students Supported Every Step of their Learning Journey

Nicole Purviance — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:19:00 +0000

Student Services Team Expands Services with Live Chat, Personalized Coaching, and Spanish-Speaking Advising

As the front line of student support for San José State University’s School of Information, the Student Services Team is consistently innovating to meet and anticipate the needs of its diverse population. To enhance its reach, the team has recently expanded in size and scope. The addition of two new staff members and increased engagement platforms has amplified access to the team’s services and resources.

iSchool Announces New Coordinator for CA Teacher Librarian Services Credential Program

Nicole Purviance — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:17:00 +0000

Starting in the fall 2023 semester, the San José State University School of Information will have a new coordinator at the helm of its California Teacher Librarian Services Credential program. Jonathan Hunt has accepted the position most recently held by Dr. Mary Ann Harlan.