News https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news There's always a lot happening at our school. Stay in the know about award wins, scholarship announcements, curriculum ... en Bridging Knowledge Scholars Travel to Oklahoma for ATALM Conference https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/bridging-knowledge-scholars-travel-oklahoma-atalm-conference <p> 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 <a href= "https://lam.alaska.gov/bridging-knowledge/about">Bridging Knowledge project</a> that aims to support “Indigenous librarians and contribute to growing a diverse and skilled professional workforce.” </p><fieldset class="fieldgroup group-related-content"><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-site-content"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/demand-webcasts-bridging-knowledge">On-Demand Webcasts: Bridging Knowledge Scholars Curriculum Program</a> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> <p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/bridging-knowledge-scholars-travel-oklahoma-atalm-conference" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Student Home: Spotlight Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:43:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 8104 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu CIRCLE Project from SJSU Chosen as Mozilla Award Winner https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/circle-project-sjsu-chosen-mozilla-award-winner <p> 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 <a href= "https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/blog/mozilla-announces-15-new-responsible-computing-challenge-awardees-in-the-us/"> Mozilla’s Responsible Computing Challenge</a>. </p><fieldset class="fieldgroup group-related-content"><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-site-content"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/circle">Cross-Campus Interdisciplinary Responsible Computing Learning Experience (CIRCLE)</a> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> <p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/circle-project-sjsu-chosen-mozilla-award-winner" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Faculty News: Research Home: News & Events Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:14:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 8101 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu Dr. Michele Villagran Honored for Leadership in Social Justice and Equality https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/dr-michele-villagran-honored-leadership-social-justice-and-equality <p> 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. <a href="https://www.ala.org/rt/srrt/bibloaward">The award</a> 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. </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/dr-michele-villagran-honored-leadership-social-justice-and-equality" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Faculty Home: News & Events Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:57:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 8055 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu iSchool Announces Program Coordinator for Bachelor’s Degree Hybrid Program https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-announces-program-coordinator-bachelors-degree-hybrid-program <p> 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 <a href= "/bachelor-science-information-science-and-data-analytics">Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Data Analytics degree</a>, which is slated to begin in fall 2024. </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-announces-program-coordinator-bachelors-degree-hybrid-program" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Faculty Home: News & Events Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:22:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 8034 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu Seven iSchool Students Awarded 2023 ALA Spectrum Scholarships https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/seven-ischool-students-awarded-2023-ala-spectrum-scholarships <p> [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 <a href= "https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/08/ala-awards-spectrum-scholarships-2023"> scholarship recipients</a> 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.” </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/seven-ischool-students-awarded-2023-ala-spectrum-scholarships" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Student Home: News & Events Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:27:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 8006 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu New Beginnings for MARA Program this Fall https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/new-beginnings-mara-program-fall <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Two New Instructors to Teach New Courses </div> </div> </div> <p> 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 <a href="/master-archives-and-records-administration">Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program</a>. </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/new-beginnings-mara-program-fall" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Curriculum News: Faculty Home: News & Events MARA Academics Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:27:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7972 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu Gateway PhD Post-Graduate Researcher Wins Coveted Award https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/gateway-phd-post-graduate-researcher-wins-coveted-award <p> <a href="/profiles/krista-mccracken">Krista McCracken</a>, a current member of the Gateway PhD program cohort, has been awarded a doctoral fellowship from the <a href= "https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/fellowships/doctoral-doctorat-eng.aspx"> Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council</a>. </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/gateway-phd-post-graduate-researcher-wins-coveted-award" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Research News: Student Home: Spotlight Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:29:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7955 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu iSchool Students, Alumni Receive California Library Association Awards and Scholarships https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-students-alumni-receive-california-library-association-awards-and-scholarships <p> 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. </p> <p> [embed] </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-students-alumni-receive-california-library-association-awards-and-scholarships" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Alumni News: Student Home: News & Events Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:05:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7945 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu Endowed Scholarships ‘Ease the Burden’ and Allow Students to Focus on Academics https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/endowed-scholarships-ease-burden-and-allow-students-focus-academics <p>[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 <a href="/post/endowed-and-donated-scholarships">Endowed and Donated Scholarships</a> from various donors and organizations.</p><fieldset class="fieldgroup group-links"><div class="field field-type-link field-field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/financial-aid-and-scholarships">Scholarships and Financial Aid</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/scholarship-recipients">Scholarship Recipients</a> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> <p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/endowed-scholarships-ease-burden-and-allow-students-focus-academics" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Student Home: News & Events Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:53:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7856 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu iSchool Recognizes 10 Faculty and Staff Members with Awards https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-recognizes-10-faculty-and-staff-members-awards <p> 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. </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-recognizes-10-faculty-and-staff-members-awards" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Faculty News: General Home: News & Events Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:53:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7847 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu 25th Issue of the Student Research Journal Explores Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Library and Information Science https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/25th-issue-student-research-journal-explores-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-library-and <p>The 25<sup>th</sup> issue of the fully student-run <em>Student Research Journal</em> is <a href="https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/ischoolsrj/">now available online</a>. 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.</p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/25th-issue-student-research-journal-explores-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-library-and" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: General News: Research Home: News & Events Tue, 30 May 2023 17:15:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7838 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu Faculty Selects MLIS Graduating Student for Top Honor https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/faculty-selects-mlis-graduating-student-top-honor <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Max Gonzalez Burdick Named Ken Haycock Award Winner </div> </div> </div> <p> 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. <a href= "/awards-graduating-students">The Ken Haycock Award</a> 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. </p><fieldset class="fieldgroup group-links"><div class="field field-type-link field-field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="https://ischoolconvocation.sjsu.edu/">iSchool Virtual Convocation Website</a> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> <p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/faculty-selects-mlis-graduating-student-top-honor" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Student Home: Spotlight Wed, 24 May 2023 16:01:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7825 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu Graduating Students Honored with Director’s Awards for Excellence https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/graduating-students-honored-directors-awards-excellence <p> 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. </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/graduating-students-honored-directors-awards-excellence" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Student Home: News & Events Mon, 22 May 2023 19:13:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7840 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu iSchool Alumnus Named 2023 Mover and Shaker https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-alumnus-named-2023-mover-and-shaker <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Library Journal Selects 2010 MLIS Graduate Keith Kesler as a Community Builder </div> </div> </div> <p> [image:20498, image left] </p> <p> Keith Kesler, a graduate from the San José State University School of Information, has been named a <a href= "https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/keith-kesler-movers-shakers-2023-community-builders"> 2023 Mover and Shaker Community Builder</a> by <em>Library Journal</em>. 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.” </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-alumnus-named-2023-mover-and-shaker" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Alumni Home: News & Events Mon, 15 May 2023 18:30:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7811 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu SJSU and QUT Celebrate the 23rd Graduate of the Gateway PhD Program https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/sjsu-and-qut-celebrate-23rd-graduate-gateway-phd-program <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Stephen Abrams Earns Doctorate </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="/profiles/stephen-abrams">Dr. Stephen Abrams</a> is the 23<sup>rd</sup> 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.</p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/sjsu-and-qut-celebrate-23rd-graduate-gateway-phd-program" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: General News: Research Gateway PhD in Library and Information Management Home: News & Events Tue, 09 May 2023 17:14:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7798 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu Assistant Professor and Students’ Paper Gets Published in International Research Journal https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/assistant-professor-and-students-paper-gets-published-international-research-journal <p>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.</p><fieldset class="fieldgroup group-links"><div class="field field-type-link field-field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ajim">Aslib Journal of Information Management</a> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> <p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/assistant-professor-and-students-paper-gets-published-international-research-journal" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Faculty News: Research News: Student Home: News & Events Mon, 08 May 2023 21:14:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7797 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu iSchool Associate Professor Joni Bodart Appointed Editor of YALS https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-associate-professor-joni-bodart-appointed-editor-yals <p> Adding to her impressive repertoire of teaching and service, Associate Professor Joni Bodart recently accepted the editor role of <em>Young Adult Library Service</em>s, or YALS, the flagship journal for youth services in the library field. </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-associate-professor-joni-bodart-appointed-editor-yals" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Faculty Home: News & Events Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:09:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7754 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu New Library Technology Integration Lab Set to ‘Explore the Future of Library and Library Education’ https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/new-library-technology-integration-lab-set-explore-future-library-and-library-education <p> [image:20072, image left w50]The Library Technology Integration Lab is a new offering to San José State University School of Information students. </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/new-library-technology-integration-lab-set-explore-future-library-and-library-education" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Curriculum News: General News: Research Home: News & Events Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:15:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7697 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu iSchool Students Supported Every Step of their Learning Journey https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-students-supported-every-step-their-learning-journey <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Student Services Team Expands Services with Live Chat, Personalized Coaching, and Spanish-Speaking Advising </div> </div> </div> <p>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.</p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-students-supported-every-step-their-learning-journey" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: General Home: Spotlight Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:19:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7677 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu iSchool Announces New Coordinator for CA Teacher Librarian Services Credential Program https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-announces-new-coordinator-ca-teacher-librarian-services-credential-program <p> Starting in the fall 2023 semester, the San José State University School of Information will have a new coordinator at the helm of its <a href= "/ca-teacher-librarian-services-credential">California Teacher Librarian Services Credential</a> program. Jonathan Hunt has accepted the position most recently held by Dr. Mary Ann Harlan. </p><p><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool-announces-new-coordinator-ca-teacher-librarian-services-credential-program" target="_blank">read more</a></p> News News News: Faculty Home: News & Events Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:17:00 +0000 Nicole Purviance 7638 at https://ischool.sjsu.edu