iStudent Blog

Top 5 Cybersecurity Tips for iSchool Students

Gabe Farmer — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:45:00 +0000

Published: October 28, 2024 by Gabe Farmer

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Cybersecurity Awareness

October is known for spooky tales, but what could be scarier in today’s digital age than having your personal information stolen? October was declared Cybersecurity Awareness Month 20 years ago in 2004. In this digital age, we have so much of our personal information accessible online, but it is easy to feel a sense of anonymity on the internet. Maybe you have even thought, “I’m not anyone important, why would a hacker target me?” Dr. Crystal Fausett, iSchool Assistant Professor, says this can be a false sense of security.

Symposium Recap of ‘From Silence to Pride’

matsuko.friedland@sjsu.edu — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 06:41:00 +0000

National Deaf History Month Symposium

Published: October 25, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland

In honor of National Deaf History Month, the San José State University iSchool hosted a free online symposium on April 30, 2024, titled “Silence to Pride”. A recording of the event is available on YouTube. The symposium featured co-keynotes KayCee Choi and Alicia Deal, and a panel with Brenden Gilbert, Evelyn Keolian, Sadia R. Khan, and Brad McKenna.

A Witch’s Guide to Online Learning: Success Tips for iSchool Students, Part 2

Gabe Farmer — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:05:00 +0000

The Sanderson Saga Continues

Published: October 21, 2024 by Gabe Farmer

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Last week in part 1 the Sanderson sisters learned about some of the great San José State University iSchool resources available to them while they worked on preparing for their first semester. We join them again now as classes begin, presenting them with new challenges. They don’t fret though, because they’ve got more than just magic up their sleeves, they’ve got the iSchool Student Resources!

A Witch’s Guide to Online Learning: Success Tips for iSchool Students

Gabe Farmer — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:33:00 +0000

Published: October 14, 2024 by Gabe Farmer

The San José State University iSchool provides students with a cornucopia of resources to help steer our course through our chosen programs. However, the iSchool Student Resources page provides a whopping 124 links to various resources in just one webpage. My goal in this post is to provide a pragmatic and digestible guide to some of the most commonly used student resources.

Student Resources Page

iSchool Advising Tool Kit

Technology Support

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Future-Focused Fall: October Events Roundup

Gabe Farmer — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:53:00 +0000

Published: October 8, 2024 by Gabe Farmer

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As we break out the Halloween decorations and enjoy a smorgasbord of pumpkin-spice flavored treats, let’s take a look at the iSchool events coming up this October! The month ahead offers events ranging from casual networking to professional education and development opportunities, both online and in-person.

Building Community Through Stories: Introducing Gabe, New iSchool Blog Writer

Gabe Farmer — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:34:00 +0000

Published: September 26, 2024 by Gabe Farmer

Hello, fellow San José State University School of Information students! I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with many of you in classes and group projects already, but there are still so many of you I haven’t had the chance to meet yet. My name is Gabe Farmer and I’ll be your new iSchool blog writer! I’m excited to take up this mantle and create helpful, engaging, and community-building content for us all to share. First, I’d like to tell y’all a bit about myself, so you can get an idea of the person behind the posts!

Latino Librarians: Leading Change and Shaping the Future

matsuko.friedland@sjsu.edu — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:31:00 +0000

iSchool Presents Online Symposium October 8

Published: September 13, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland

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Please join the SJSU iSchool in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month as we honor the achievements of our Hispanic and Latinx community members.

Symposium Recap of ‘From Curation and Preservation to Showcasing, the Role of Libraries in African Americans and the Arts’

matsuko.friedland@sjsu.edu — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 02:13:00 +0000

Black History Month Symposium

Published: September 10, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland

In honor of Black History Month, the San José State University iSchool hosted a free online symposium on February 21st, 2024, titled “From Curation and Preservation to Showcasing, the Role of Libraries in African Americans and the Arts”. A recording of the event is available on YouTube. The symposium was presented in partnership with California Librarians Black Caucus (CLBC) and featured moderators Carolyn Norman and Tina Fontenot, keynote Nichelle M. Hayes, and a panel with Dr. Marva DeLoach, Joy M. Doan, and Shauntee Burns-Simpson.

Back to school: Wellness for LIS students

matsuko.friedland@sjsu.edu — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:02:00 +0000

iSchool Presents Free Online Wellness Symposium September 19

Published: August 22, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland

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Please join the SJSU iSchool for our Wellness Symposium!

Is There a Wrong Way to Conference? Finding Balance at the ALA Conference in San Diego

Nicole Purviance — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:09:00 +0000

Published: August 19, 2024 by Erica Vu

Growing Personally and Professionally: My Trip to ALA Annual 2024

Nicole Purviance — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 19:11:00 +0000

Published: August 5, 2024 by Cat Tang

LTI Lab Internship Opens Many Doors for Career Building

Nicole Purviance — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:34:00 +0000

My 2024 ALA Annual Conference Experience

Published: August 1, 2024 by Jennifer Emery

As a current SJSU School of Information MLIS graduate student, I recently attended the 2024 American Library Association Annual Conference in San Diego and assisted at the SJSU iSchool conference reception and Marketplace floor booth.

ALA Annual Ignites My Passion for a Career in Libraries

Nicole Purviance — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:56:00 +0000

Published: July 30, 2024 by Cindy Ries

At the end of June 2024, I was able to attend the ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, CA, with financial assistance through the iSchool’s travel grant. Having just completed my second semester in the program, this was an amazing opportunity to participate in this conference to learn and connect with fellow students and professionals.

Attending ALA Annual was Completely Worth It for this Introvert

Nicole Purviance — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:52:00 +0000

Published: July 25, 2024 by Ava Jones

I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, California, thanks to a generous travel grant from the iSchool. I had never attended a professional conference before, and attending this conference allowed me to feel more connected to the field of librarianship. It helped me build connections with the other students at the iSchool. It helped me learn more about AI and other current topics in the field and helped develop my professional confidence.

2024 ALA National Conference Provides Education on Librarianship and Tech Trends

Nicole Purviance — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:17:00 +0000

Published: July 18, 2024 by Shannon Broden

The American Library Association National Conference took place from June 27 to July 2, 2024 in San Diego, California. With the assistance of funds from the San José State University School of Information to cover travel expenses to San Diego and promote student leadership of the school’s ALA Student Chapter and the User Experience Student Group, I was able to attend a pre-conference, as well as some panels organized by ALA CORE. ALA’s CORE: Leadership, Infrastructure and Futures association focuses on “buildings & operations, leadership & management, metadata & collections, and technology.” (Source: https://www.ala.org/core)

Introducing our new EDI student assistants!

matsuko.friedland@sjsu.edu — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:57:00 +0000

Published: July 17, 2024 by Nicole Azof and Matsuko Friedland

Following in the footsteps of our inaugural EDI student assistant, Eori Tokunaga, we now welcome our new EDI student assistants: Nicole Azof and Matsuko Friedland.

Disability Pride Month 2024

matsuko.friedland@sjsu.edu — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:38:00 +0000

Published: July 8, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland

Please join the SJSU iSchool in our first celebration of Disability Pride Month as we honor the achievements of our disabled community members.

Pride Month 2024

matsuko.friedland@sjsu.edu — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:34:00 +0000

Published: July 8, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland

Please join the SJSU iSchool as we celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and more (LGBTQIA+) librarians and librarianship. This month’s symposium will feature a diverse array of panelists, who bring their expertise in various aspects of the LIS field.

Symposium Recap of ‘Honoring the Past & Planning for the Future: Indigenous Perspectives on Library and Information Sciences’

matsuko.friedland@sjsu.edu — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:09:00 +0000

Native American Heritage Month Symposium

Published: July 8, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland

As part of the national celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the San José State University (SJSU) iSchool hosted a free online symposium on November 3, 2023, titled “Honoring the Past & Planning for the Future: Indigenous Perspectives on Library and Information Sciences”. The symposium began with a welcome and land acknowledgement by Dr. Anthony Chow. Next, Dr. Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca introduced the keynote speakers, featuring Indigenous LIS leaders: Halena Kapuni-Reynolds, Associate Curator of Native Hawaiian History and Culture, National Museum of the American Indian; Jennifer Himmelreich, Senior Program Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS); and Richard Sneed, 28th Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

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.

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