iStudent Blog

Earth Day 2024

Elaine Hall — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:36:00 +0000

Published: April 21, 2024 by Nicole Azof

Please join the SJSU iSchool in celebrating Earth Day 2024 as we honor the achievements of librarians who have joined the global movement to preserve our world.

Today in History - April 22 | Library of Congress

Earth Day | US EPA

Earth Day

Women’s History Month

Elaine Hall — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 02:34:00 +0000

iSchool Presents EDI Online Symposium March 27

Published: March 24, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland

Please join the SJSU iSchool in celebrating Women’s History Month 2024 as we honor the achievements of Women in Library Advocacy!

Guide to Successful Event Planning

Kesheena_Doctor — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 20:28:00 +0000

Published: March 24, 2024 by Kesheena Doctor

In a previous blog, I mentioned I am the current College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) RSCA Advisory Committee assistant. In this role I helped organize the CPGE Online Student Conference.

Irish Heritage Month

Elaine Hall — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 02:57:00 +0000

Published: March 23, 2024 by Nicole Azof

Please join the SJSU iSchool as we celebrate Irish Heritage Month, the time where we observe both the hardships and achievements Irish immigrants faced since arriving in America in pursuit of better livelihoods.

History and Overview - Irish-American Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide

A Proclamation on Irish-American Heritage Month, 2022 | The White House

Proclamation 6259—Irish-American Heritage Month, 1991

History | The NYC St. Patricks Day Parade

“The Look of The Irish” Festival – March 22-24

Irish American Heritage Month | National Archives

ALA’s LibLearnX: Professional Experience and Networking

Nicole Purviance — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:46:00 +0000

Published: February 14, 2024 by Jennifer Dawes

In January 2024, I attended ALA’s LibLearnX Conference in Baltimore, MD with financial assistance from the iSchool’s travel grant. Entering my final semester in spring 2024, it was a wonderful opportunity to attend my first professional conference in the library field while also presenting with Dr. Chow.

Student Engagement at the 2024 CPGE Online Student Conference

Kesheena_Doctor — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 23:24:00 +0000

Published: February 11, 2024 by Kesheena Doctor

Presenting at a conference is a great professional development opportunity but can be intimidating for those with minimal experience, like students. Student conferences are often limited to either the university or, on a smaller scale, a department within a university.

Symposium Recap of “Latinos: Contributing to the Fabric of the Nation”

Elaine Hall — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 04:03:00 +0000

Hispanic Heritage Month

Published: February 7, 2024 by Eori Tokunaga

As part of the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the San José State University iSchool hosted a free online symposium in collaboration with REFORMA titled “Latinos: Contributing to the Fabric of the Nation.” The symposium began with a warm welcome by Dr. Anthony Chow and keynote speaker Loida-Garcia Febo. Following the opening remarks, Dr. Chow introduced the panel of guest speakers, featuring leaders in the LIS field: Supervising Librarian at New York Public Library Elisa Garcia, Academic Engagement Librarian at University of Massachusetts Isabel Espinal, and 2023-2024 REFORMA National President David Lopez.

Conference Presentation Insight: Tips & Pointers Part 2

Kesheena_Doctor — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 02:18:00 +0000

Published: February 6, 2024 by Kesheena Doctor

This past fall semester was an extremely busy time for me. Not only was I working part time and taking a full course load, I also presented at two conferences! For those unaware, presenting at a conference takes a lot of preparation and careful planning.

SJSU Designates February 19 as Day of Remembrance of Japanese American Internment in WWII

Elaine Hall — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:54:00 +0000

Published: February 3, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland and Nicole Azof

The SJSU iSchool is proud to share that SJSU President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson has issued a Presidential Directive permanently designating “February 19 as a Day of Remembrance for the harm done to Americans of Japanese descent who were forcibly detained, incarcerated and stripped of their possessions under the misguided sense that they posed a security risk during World War II”. On February 19th, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the U.S. Army to forcefully remove Japanese Americans from their homes and jobs. This greatly impacted the lives of Asian communities everywhere, including Japanese American employees and students processing their own community members and students abandoning their studies at San Jose State College. Prejudice and hysteria played key roles in the initiation of this order.

Presidential Directive (PD-2024-01) Day of Remembrance to Honor Japanese Americans

SS-S23-4, Sense of the Senate Resolution, Honoring and Recognizing a Day of Remembrance

SJSU Partners with Japantown Organizations to Recognize the 81st Anniversary of Executive Order 9066

Japanese-American Internment Memorial | Public Art as Resistance in San Jose

Symposium Recap of “Latinos: Contributing to the Fabric of the Nation”

Attending ALA’s LibLearnX for Educational Growth in the Field

Nicole Purviance — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:32:00 +0000

Published: January 29, 2024 by Shannon Broden

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In January 2024, with assistance from the SJSU iSchool travel grant, I traveled to ALA’s LibLearnX in Baltimore, MD. While part of my reason for attending was to be part of a panel presentation, I also had the opportunity to network and attend programming to enhance my own education of the field outside the classroom.

Conference Presentation Insight: Tips & Pointers Part 1

Kesheena_Doctor — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 01:45:00 +0000

Published: January 25, 2024 by Kesheena Doctor

While an iSchool student, I’ve been able to attend conferences, get networking opportunities, and gain professional development. However, I have had little experience with presenting at conferences until this year, most notably at the 2023 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums and the International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum 2023.

Interview with Bridging Knowledge Scholar: Molly Ouellette

Kesheena_Doctor — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 21:39:00 +0000

Published: December 3, 2023 by Kesheena Doctor

I was first introduced to the iSchool while researching scholarship opportunities for Native American students. As part of an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funded grant, the iSchool partnered with the Alaska Library Network, the American Indian Library Association, and the Alaska State Library to form the scholarship program, Bridging Knowledge: Supporting Indigenous Scholars into the Field of Librarianship.

A Discussion with Dr. Ghosh about new iSchool Course: Sports Analytics

Kesheena_Doctor — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:37:00 +0000

Published: November 14, 2023 by Kesheena Doctor

As part of the iSchool, I have learned just how impactful and varied the information science field can be. This spring, the iSchool will unveil a new Sports Analytics course in the Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Data Analytics degree program.

Honoring the Past & Planning for the Future: Indigenous Perspectives on Library and Information Sciences

Elaine Hall — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:54:00 +0000

iSchool Presents Online Symposium November 3

Published: October 30, 2023 by Eori Tokunaga

Please join the SJSU iSchool as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month with our 3rd annual symposium, featuring speakers from the National Museum of the American Indian, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).

Working on Research Projects at the iSchool

Kesheena_Doctor — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:37:00 +0000

Published: October 24, 2023 by Kesheena Doctor

There are many benefits to attending the iSchool, and I have been fortunate to take advantage of a few, including being awarded a travel grant and being the iSchool’s student blogger. One of my most recent opportunities has been taking part in a Special Studies course with iSchool Director Dr. Chow, INFO 298 – Native American Early Literacy.

Rural Libraries of Ukraine during the Ongoing War

Elaine Hall — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:05:00 +0000

iSchool Presents Online Symposium October 18

Please join the SJSU iSchool for our 3rd symposium on the work of Ukrainian libraries and librarians during the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war.

Attending My First Small Conference

Kesheena_Doctor — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:13:00 +0000

Published: October 12, 2023 by Kesheena Doctor

At the beginning of this August, I was able to attend the 2023 Zine Librarian unConference, a conference for zine librarians and zine library workers, which is a specialized subset of librarianship. I was excited to represent the iSchool at this conference, meet new librarians in the field, and learn more about how zines can support librarianship.

Symposium Recap of ‘Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Librarianship in Tough Times’

Elaine Hall — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 01:27:00 +0000

Pride Month Symposium

Published: August 31, 2023 by Eori Tokunaga

As part of the national celebration of Pride Month, the San José State University iSchool hosted a free online symposium on July 5th, 2023, titled “Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Librarianship in Tough Times.” The symposium began with a brief introduction of keynote speaker, Deb Sica, by Dr. Anthony Chow. The symposium also featured a panel discussion with speakers Melinda Borie, Ana Elisa de Campos Salles, Michael Wallace-Davis, Jr., SJSU iSchool Alumnus Angela Ocaña, and SJSU iSchool Alumnus Dontaná McPherson-Joseph.

Symposium Recap of “Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom!”

Elaine Hall — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:38:00 +0000

2023 Juneteenth Symposium

Published: August 22, 2023 by Eori Tokunaga

As part of the national celebration of Juneteenth 2023, the San José State University iSchool hosted its second annual symposium on June 20, 2023, titled “Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom!” After a brief introduction, Dr. Anthony Chow passed the microphone over to professional storyteller, consultant, and writer Binnie Tate Wilkin who served as the keynote speaker for last year’s symposium.

SCA Conference was a ‘Good First Experience,’ says Student

Nicole Purviance — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:56:00 +0000

Published: August 8, 2023 by Sarah Lewis

[image:21110, image left]The Society of California Archivists conference was such a great experience. The highlights for me were the local library and archive tours, presenting a poster, and networking with professionals with diverse experiences.

The first day of the conference brought lots of opportunities to explore libraries and archives in Sacramento. This was my favorite part of the experience! I was only sad I had to choose and couldn’t attend a tour every hour.