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ALA Resolution Honors San Jose SLIS

khaycock@slis.sjsu.edu (Ken Haycock) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:08:31 -0700

Congratulations to these four SLIS students who have been awarded San Jose Graduate Equity Fellowships for 2008-2009:

Patricia Benefiel;
Amy Davis;
Luz Medina;
Amy Sonnie.

This award/scholarship is listed on our Web site with the many opportunities open to SLIS students: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/resources/scholarships/equity.htm

Congratulations to our SLIS scholars.

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Dr. Ken Haycock
Professor and Director
San Jose School of Library and Information Science
408.924.7039 (Administrative Assistant)
408.924.2491 (Direct); 408.207.8123 (Mobile)

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"The Future is Within Reach: A Night at the Museum Scholarship Fundraiser

dahlgren@slis.sjsu.edu (Rhonda Dahlgren) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:30:44 -0700

If you are attending the California Library Association conference in San Jose in November, or if you will be in Silicon Valley on November 15, the San Jose School of Library and Information Science invites you to join us for an event to be held at the San Jose Museum of Art. “The Future is Within Reach: A Night at the Museum” will offer an exciting evening of art, music, wine and cheese tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction from 6:00 – 9:30 pm on Saturday, November 15. Guests will be able to explore the museum’s collection of 20th and 21st century art, including paintings, sculpture, new media, photography, drawings, prints, and artist books.

All event proceeds will be used to award scholarships to our students. These highly motivated and talented individuals are eager to complete their education, but many of them face financial barriers as they pursue their MLIS degree.

Please note that you do not have to register for the CLA conference to attend this event. However, tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit our event web site:

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/events/fundraiser2008/nightatmuseum.htmor visit our website

at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu and follow the link to “The Future is Within Reach” Fundraiser webpage.

LISSTEN Tour of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Library, Santa Clara

kclark@slis.sjsu.edu (Kristen Clark) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:27:55 -0700

LISSTEN Tour of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Library, Santa Clara
DATE: September 13th (Saturday)
TIME: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. [lunch will be provided]
ADDRESS:
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Offices, Homestead Campus
710 Lawrence Expressway, Dept. 298, 2nd Floor, Tower A
Santa Clara, CA 95051
*** NOTE: enter the Kaiser Campus via Homestead Road

DIRECTIONS:
The library is located on the second floor of Kaiser’s Santa Clara campus. When you approach Homestead Road, look for the Homestead West Lobby and take either the stairs or the elevator to the second floor. Those wishing to use public transportation can also take the VTA’s no. 81 bus, which stops on Homestead Road near Kaiser.

For a map, please visit http://www.kaisersantaclara.org/maps.html and download the PDF file Map and Directions.

TOUR DETAILS:

LISSTEN is excited to sponsor a tour of Kaiser Permanente’s Santa Clara Medical Library. Come learn about medical librarianship and see live demonstrations of various medical databases, including PubMed, EbscoHost, and Nursing Consult. Kaiser’s medical librarians will also discuss their individual career paths, what it is like to be a medical librarian, and the future of medical librarianship. Complementary lunch and a short networking session will conclude the tour. Come join us for a fun and enlightening event!

The tour is free and open to all SLIS students and staff. We will gather at the front entrance of the library (located on the second floor) at 10:30 a.m.

*Please RSVP by WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd (09-03-08) to gpellizz@gmail.com.

SLIS Career Resources Webcast (Captioned): Law Librarianship

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:26:57 -0700

Note: This webcast has now been captioned.

Ever wondered about working in a law library? Sara F. Dudley, law librarian, discussed careers in law librarianship on Monday, June 16th, 2008.

The URL to the captioned webcast is

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/capURL.htm#lawDudley&menu_career

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Beta Phi Mu

jfisher@slis.sjsu.edu (Jane Fisher) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:31:04 -0700

Congratulations to the 2007 SLIS graduates who were recently nominated for Beta Phi Mu (BΦM) and inducted in Anaheim on Saturday, June 28 at the BΦM 60th Anniversary G-ALA !

As the new Beta Phi Mu Omega Chapter Faculty Advisor, I want to thank Dr. Blanche Woolls for her years of service to Omega chapter, and to let SLIS students know about the nomination and induction process for future semesters.

Each year in March the faculty will nominate eligible students from the previous calendar year graduates. This means that students who graduated in calendar year 2008 will be nominated and notified in March 2009.

Those students who accept the nomination may choose to be inducted into Beta Phi Mu either at ALA in the summer or at CLA in the fall, or "in absentia" at either of those times and places.

For more information about Beta Phi Mu, including membership requirements, see http://www.beta-phi-mu.org/

Jane Fisher

Assistant Director for Research and Professional Practice
School of Library and Information Science
San Jose State University
(408) 924 - 2725; fax: (408) 924 - 2476
jfisher@slis.sjsu.edu

ANGEL Learning Announces Second Life Integration Project with SJSU SLIS

jfisher@slis.sjsu.edu (Jane Fisher) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:16:00 -0700

During Fall 2008, Jeremy Kemp, assistant director of the SLIS Second Life Campus, will conduct a joint project with ANGEL Learning to explore integration of the ANGEL Learning Management Suite (LMS) and the Second Life (SL) virtual world. Kemp’s investigation will focus on the union of the ANGEL LMS and SL, and specifically how student results from activities in virtual worlds can be securely shared with the ANGEL LMS.

Under Kemp’s leadership, SLIS opened its Second Life island more than a year ago. SLIS students use it to meet in virtual spaces with their instructors and peers, construct 3D objects and exhibits, and make presentations through their avatars. The expected outcome of Kemp’s research is development of a “drop box” in the ANGEL LMS that students can use to share evidence of their work done in Second Life with faculty and peers. Kemp hopes to learn more about how to successfully integrate these two tools that play a vital role in today’s higher education environment.

“We are pleased to join with ANGEL Learning on this shared exploration,” said Ken Haycock, SLIS director. “Together, we hope to learn more about how to successfully integrate two key tools that play a vital role in today’s higher education environment – combining the engaging qualities of 3D settings with the sound pedagogical framework of a world-class learning management system.”

For more information, see http://www.angellearning.com/media/news/2008-07-10.html

ALA Resolution Honors San Jose SLIS

khaycock@slis.sjsu.edu (Ken Haycock) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:12:47 -0700

Resolution Applauding San Jose School of Library Information Science

Whereas the American Library Association is committed to recruiting a large and diverse membership of librarians, and other library workers and supporters, and

Whereas the American Library Association encourages the involvement and engagement of students in Library and Information Science programs, and

Whereas the San Jose School of Library and Information Science, the world’s largest accredited MLIS Program with more than 2500 graduate students, provides ALA and chapter memberships to each incoming student, beginning in 2007,

Therefore Be It Resolved That

The American Library Association expresses its appreciation to the San Jose School of Library and Information Science, and its director, Dr. Ken Haycock, for its continuing commitment and dedication to ALA.

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Dr. Ken Haycock
Professor and Director
San Jose School of Library and Information Science
408.924.7039 (Administrative Assistant)
408.924.2491 (Direct); 408.207.8123 (Mobile)

Senna web server downtime: Monday, July 7, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:31:53 -0700

Senna web server downtime: Monday, July 7, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The server is being relocated. Class web sites and webapps, SLIS21 blog, and LIBR 203 resources on senna.sjsu.edu will be unavailable.

SLIS Career Resources Webcast: Law Librarianship

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:20:48 -0700

Ever wondered about working in a law library? Sara F. Dudley, law librarian, discussed careers in law librarianship on Monday, June 16th, 2008.

The URL to the webcast is

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#lawDudley&menu_career

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http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

Emerging Technologies Symposium (ETS) proposals due 6/26/08

dfaires@slis.sjsu.edu (Debbie Faires) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:11:25 -0700

The Emerging Technologies Symposium (ETS) offered by ALASC is a learning environment for members of the SLIS community to educate each other about the myriad of technologies impacting the LIS field. If you have some experience and would like to help others learn more and gain confidence with such technologies, we encourage you to apply to be a presenter. Experience is not necessary; preferred is a desire to help others learn. Go to the website at http://slissers-ets.wetpaint.com/ to learn more about ETS, submit a form to be considered as a presenter, and to find contact information.

ALASC is your student chapter of the American Library Association. To learn more about ALASC at SJSU, go to http://slisgroups.sjsu.edu/alasc/

LISSTEN Elections

kclark@slis.sjsu.edu (Kristen Clark) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:25:39 -0700

Elections for LISSTEN have been counted! Coleen Wakai has notified the officers and offered member-at-large status to those who ran in the elections. LISSTEN will be accepting member-at-large nominations soon. If you have any questions please contact Coleen Wakai: cyw200651@yahoo.com

Congratulations and Announcement of LISSTEN Officers 2008-2009

Co-President:
SJSU David Gross
CSUF Coleen Wakai

Vice President:
Brenda Ramirez

Secretary:
Heather Fucinari

Co-Treasurer:
SJSU: Gayle Pellizzer
CSUF: Marisa Reyes

Historian:
Allison R. Schulte

Co-Webmaster:
Eric Bryan
Rona Spears

Co-Newsletter Editor:
Robyn Gleasner
Tiffany Mair

SJSU SLIS Internship Site Recognized in the journal American Libraries

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:32:55 -0700

The SLIS internship site was the only LIS-school resource mentioned in the article "Be Outstanding in Your Fieldwork" published in the June/July 2008 issue of American Libraries.

Congratulations to Jane Fisher, Dr. Bill Fisher, Dr. Dan Fuller, and Lori Lindberg for their commitment to developing LIBR 294 internships for our students.

Law Librarianship - Is this Career For You?

jfisher@slis.sjsu.edu (Jane Fisher) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:25:16 -0700

Ever wondered about working in a law library?

Sara F. Dudley, law librarian, will discuss careers in law librarianship on Monday, June 16th, 2008 at 1 pm.

The presentation will be in Room 322, Clark Hall. Anyone who is on campus and would like to attend is welcome. For those who cannot be here, the presentation will be webcast for later viewing.

SLIS Career Resources Webcast: Correctional Librarianship

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:47:26 -0700

Patrick Moloney, Senior Librarian at the California Men’s Colony in SanLuis Obispo and an SJSU SLIS alumnus, came to SLIS on Wednesday May 28th to deliver a short presentation on what it's like to work as a librarian in the California correctional system.

The URL to the webcast is

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#moloneySU08&menu_career

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SLIS iTunes Portal:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

Video from 2008 San José Convocation

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:25:19 -0700

Highlights from the 2008 San José convocation including Student Speaker Robin Williams and Convocation Speaker Stephen Abram.

The URL to the webcast is

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#gradSP08&menu_grad

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SLIS-CLA Audio Webcast: David Loertscher and Robin Williams

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:02:14 -0700

Title: Client-side information literacy: The challenge of a new century

Dr. David V. Loertscher, professor in the SJSU School of Library & Information Science, and Robin T. Williams, SLIS Spring 2008 graduate, presented the first California Library Association program (CLA) in Second Life. Williams and Loertscher explored ideas of turning the teaching of information literacy from a Microsoft model of doing business into a more Google-like approach where the idea is not: if we build it they will come; to: If they build it, they will use it. It requires all of us to consider carefully the mirror image of our traditional approaches; a shift in thinking; but, one that is central to the role of what an information professional is in an information-rich and technology-rich world.

The URL to the webcast is

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#slCLA&menu_slisevents

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SLIS iTunes Portal:
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SLIS Colloquia Webcast: Mary George

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:47:17 -0700

Title: So You Want to Be An Administrator...

Moving from middle management to administration can be scary and challenging. The skill sets are vastly different and the view from the top can give even the seasoned branch manager a bit of vertigo. What you need for success is a plan, a mentor, and a bottle of aspirin. Learn how one Assistant Director is preparing to become a Director, one step at a time.

The URL to the webcast is
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#collMaryGeorgeSP08&menu_collSP08

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SLIS iTunes Portal:
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May 22 (6-7pm): Dr. David Loertscher & Robin Williams Will Present First CLA program in Second Life

ccostant@slis.sjsu.edu (Connie Costantino) — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:12:31 -0700

Topic: Client Side Information Literacy: The Challenge of a New Century

Join in the first California Library Association Program in Second Life:

When: Thursday, May 22, 2008, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. SLT (PST)
Come in-world at 5:30 p.m. to test your SL voice tool.

Where: Coliseum, Talis Cybrary Island, Second Life
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Talis%20Cybrary%20Island/190/137/23/

Go to http://www.cla-net.org/weblog/2008/05/cla_second_life.php for a description and information about the speakers!

Connie Costantino, Chair, CLA Mentoring Committee
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Lecturer
School of Library and Information Science
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95129
ccostant@slis.sjsu.edu
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/

Dr. Haycock to Speak at Salinas Public Library

dfaires@slis.sjsu.edu (Debbie Faires) — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:35:25 -0700

Dr. Ken Haycock, professor and director of the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University, will speak at the Salinas Public Library on May 30 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. He will talk about library advocacy and the Salinas Library.

Local students are invited to attend.

Please call the following number by May 29 if you plan to be there: 831-758-7458

See attached PDF flier for additional details.

May Issue of the SLIS Descriptor

dfaires@slis.sjsu.edu (Debbie Faires) — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:46:37 -0700

End the 2007-2008 school year with a bang. Get your hands on the latest issue of the SLIS Descriptor at

http://slisgroups.sjsu.edu/alasc/newsletter.html.

This issue includes some honest and thoughtful views on our profession from current students and recent graduates:

"To the Dark Side of the Library and Back" by Jackie Davis
"Working Conditions in Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan: An Interview with Julie Anderson" by Michele Gibney
"May You Be Spared: Lessons Learned After the Shattering of my Rose-Tinted Glasses" by Jackie Davis
"Profile of an Alum: Annie Knight" by Paige Fujisue
"Community College Internship: Great Rewards" by David Gross

SLIS Colloquia Webcast: George Plosker

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:54:18 -0700

Title: scitopia.org - Collaboration For More Successful Science And Technology Research

At last year's national meeting of the Special Libraries Association, 15 of the world's leading science and technology societies announced the release of scitopia.org, a free web-based federated discovery tool that allows one-stop searching of their collected archives. The stated goal of the 15 societies, "increasing the efficiency and richness of science and technology research," will be discussed. This presentation will also include the development, content, technology and future plans of scitopia.org as well as its reception by the library community.

The URL to the webcast is
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#collPloskerSP08&menu_collSP08

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Colloquia RSS Feed:
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SLIS iTunes Portal:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

Webcast: Fullerton Career Fair May 4

jweedman@slis.sjsu.edu (Judy Weedman) — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:45:52 -0700

Did you miss it because you don't live anywhere near Fullerton, or because you were too busy getting finals and papers finished? It's now available on slisweb so that you can see it; or you can use the direct url:

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#careerFULSP08&menu_career

Many thanks to Dale David, who came down from San Jose to tape the event, and to Brenda Ramirez, Coleen Wakaii, and the rest of the LISSTEN Board who worked with the Orange County chapter of REFORMA to make this happen.

LISSTEN can always use new Board members, and we particularly need more people in San Jose. There are also jobs that can be done remotely, if you live nowhere near either campus. I'll be posting a request for volunteers for specific offices in the next day or two, and if you don't want a particular office, you can be a Board Member at Large. Please think about volunteering!

2008-2009 ALASC Officers

dfaires@slis.sjsu.edu (Debbie Faires) — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:47:21 -0700

Thank you to everyone for your involvement with the ALASC elections. The results of the elections are:

Chairperson: Heather Devine
Web Coordinator/Co-Chair: David Gross
Editor: Abby Dansiger

Congratulations!
2007-2008 ALASC Officers
alasc@slis.sjsu.edu

SLIS-King Library Webcast: Janelle Weaver

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:28:22 -0700

Title: Open Access to Biomedical Literature

Janelle Weaver is an Associate Editor for PLoS Biology, a peer-reviewed open-access journal featuring research articles of exceptional significance in all areas of biological science, from molecules to ecosystems. She describes the role of PLoS (Public Library of Science) in changing the landscape of publishing and provide an update on PLoS journals. Janelle will also address the PLoS peer review process and the advantages for faculty to publish in PLoS journals.

The URL to the webcast is
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#mlkWeaver&menu_slisevents

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SLIS iTunes Portal:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

Career Fair May 4, Fullerton

jweedman@slis.sjsu.edu (Judy Weedman) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:34:20 -0700

Not only do we have an interview and resume workshop coming up *this* weekend on April 27th (contact Melanie Quinn koala750@cox.net if you missed the announcement and want to go), we ALSO have a career fair on:

Sunday, May 4th, from 1:00-3:30 p.m. on the Fullerton Campus

There will be speakers from a variety of kinds of libraries, and a chance to ask them questions and talk afterwards. The program is aimed at SLIS students, but potential students, recent graduates, and anyone else interested is welcome to come.

The attached flyer has more information.

FOR THE CAREER FAIR, RSVP TO jweedman@slis.sjsu.edu

Vote for ALASC officers through 4/30/08

dfaires@slis.sjsu.edu (Debbie Faires) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:32:19 -0700

Please vote for ALASC officers through 4/30/08. Send your vote to alasc@slis.sjsu.edu. Information about the candidates is provided in the attached PDF file.

Candidate for Chair: Heather Devine
Candidate for Web Coordinator/Co-Chair: David Gross
Candidates for Editor, SLIS Descriptor: Erik Sandall and Abby Dansiger

Questions should be addressed to alasc@slis.sjsu.edu

Debbie Faires
Faculty Advisor, ALASC
School of Library and Information Science
San Jose State University

2008 SLIS Annual Faculty and Staff Awards

khaycock@slis.sjsu.edu (Ken Haycock) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:50:14 -0700

Beginning in 2006, SLIS started awarding annual awards for outstanding achievement. Below are those who were recognized for 2008:

Outstanding Professor
Debbie Hansen

Distinguished Scholar
Joe Matthews

Distinguished Service (Faculty)
Anthony Bernier

Distinguished Service (Staff)
Dale David & Suzanne Harris

Outstanding Lecturer
Brooke Sheldon

Outstanding Teacher
Wayne Disher

SLIS Distinguished Service Award (Other)

Laurie Morgan

San Jose SLIS Commencement Speaker

khaycock@slis.sjsu.edu (Ken Haycock) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:30:26 -0700

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Stephen Abram, Vice President of Innovation and Chief Strategist at SirsiDynix will be our commencement speaker this year. Stephen Abram is the current president of the SLA.

SLIS Colloquia Webcast: Lori Lindberg

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:31:06 -0700

Title: A New Frontier for Recordkeeping Education: the San José Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) Degree

Core competencies and a drive for professionalism, technological change, corporate scandals, new forms of records, new ways of working, old concepts and new challenges have changed the face of educating and training today's recordkeeping professional. This talk will explain San José's response to the need for graduate level education in the records and information management professions through the development of MARA ? the Master of Archives and Records Administration. The development process will be reviewed in detail ? from concept to product ? and an overview of the program will be discussed as SLIS prepares to admit the first MARA cohort in the Fall of 2008.

The URL to the webcast is
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#collLindbergSP08&menu_collSP08

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SLIS iTunes Portal:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

Kudos to the SLIS Community

khaycock@slis.sjsu.edu (Ken Haycock) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:54:15 -0700

Attached please find attached a letter from February sent from the School’s International Advisory Council to the President. We have received many commendations since it was released by the President’s office last Thursday.

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Dr. Ken Haycock
Professor and Director
San Jose School of Library and Information Science
408.924.7039 (Administrative Assistant)
408.924.2491 (Direct); 408.207.8123 (Mobile)

ALASC office nominations open April 17-23

dfaires@slis.sjsu.edu (Debbie Faires) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:20:36 -0700

Demonstrate leadership skills, gain valuable experience, and develop professional contacts
by running for ALASC office (Student Chapter of the American Library Association)

SLIS Colloquia Webcast: Mengxiong Liu

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:08:47 -0700

Title: My Fulbright Experience in Uruguay

In 2007, Mengxiong Liu received the Fulbright Senior Specialist Program award and completed her Fulbright trip to Montevideo, Uruguay in November, where she evaluated the library systems and information literacy programs at the British Schools.

The URL to the webcast is

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#collMLiuSP08&menu_collSP08

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http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/podcast/sjsuslisColloquia.xml

SLIS iTunes Portal:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

Dale DAVID
Blackboard Administrator/Multimedia Specialist
San José State University - School of Library and Information Science
ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu
408-924-2493

Announcing new Master's Degree in Archives and Records Administration for Fall 2008

laughrey@slis.sjsu.edu (Marcia Laughrey) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:52:47 -0700

The School of Library and Information Science at San José State University is now offering a Master’s of Archives and Records Administration (MARA). Using the convenience and flexibility of a fully online format and cohort model, students will learn sophisticated technologies for organizing, preserving, and accessing the growing volume of digital and analog assets and electronic records that must comply with government regulations.

Call Number Announcement

jweedman@slis.sjsu.edu (Judy Weedman) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:08:42 -0700

The Call Number –your student newsletter--is still looking for a few good articles for the Spring issue.

The theme for this issue is "finding a job."

SLIS-King Library Webcast: Heather Joseph

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:44:44 -0700

Title: Open Access: What's New and What's Next?

Heather Jospeh, Executive Director of the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), discusses the current state and potential advances in open access.

The URL to the webcast is

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#mlkJoseph&menu_slisevents

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http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#mlkJoseph&menu_slisevents

SLIS iTunes Portal:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

March 2008 Colloquia Series

laughrey@slis.sjsu.edu (Marcia Laughrey) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:43:33 -0700

The School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University is pleased to invite you to attend another presentation in our continuing Colloquium Series:

George Plosker
Client Services Manager, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Title: “scitopia.org – Collaboration for More Successful Science and Technology Research”
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Time: noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location: SJSU campus, Clark Hall 322

Presentations are free, wheelchair-accessible and open to the public. More information about this presentation is posted on our Colloquia: Spring 2008 calendar at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2008/colloquia08sp.htm. Maps and directions to the SJSU campus can be found at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/maps.htm.

We videotape each presentation for those who are unable to actually attend them live. Links to an Internet webcast (streaming video), an RSS feed, and an iTunes Portal podcast (usually both audio and video versions) will be posted to the Colloquia: Spring 2008 calendar web page at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2008/colloquia08sp.htm about a week after each event.

Marcia Laughrey
Receptionist
School of Library and Information Science
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0029
Ph: 408-924-2490
Fax: 408-924-2476

San Jose SLIS Gateway PhD Program

khaycock@slis.sjsu.edu (Ken Haycock) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:42:35 -0700

I am writing to inform our School community of a marvelous new development and opportunity at the School. We have been in discussion for several months will colleagues at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to establish a San Jose cohort for their PhD program. QUT is a well-regarded Australian university with a strong international reputation. The members of our advisory council were particularly encouraging of the QUT partnership.

The program will be offered part-time over six years with short residencies and the use of distance learning technologies. The primary supervisor will be at San Jose, the residencies will be at San Jose, the fees will be no higher than for a Queensland resident. This may be the opportunity some of you have been waiting for… it is certainly a key part of our overall plan to focus more on research and scholarship.

This will be an exciting small cohort of up to a dozen doctoral students working with San Jose and QUT faculty.

The link for details is at: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/gatewayphd/

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Dr. Ken Haycock
Professor and Director
San Jose School of Library and Information Science
408.924.7039 (Administrative Assistant)
408.924.2491 (Direct); 408.207.8123 (Mobile)

SLIS Colloquia Webcast: David Loertscher and Robin Williams

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:30:49 -0700

Title: How can librarians get back in the information game?

The learning commons has been defined as a learning laboratory where books don't get in the way. In the face of digitalization and the dominance of Google, the question is, "How can librarians get back in the information game?" The idea of a learning commons is now being tried in a number of academic libraries and the idea is being discussed for school libraries. This lecture will go on the offensive to push the library into the center of teaching and learning K-20 in the areas of competing directly with Google, collaboratively building high-level learning experiences with faculty, making the learning commons a one-stop place for expert assistance, developing a 24/7/365 presence, and experimenting to build in the library models of the very best teaching and learning. We will join Andrew Keen in his book The Cult of the Amateur in examining the role of expertise in information but with the realization that we must aggressively push in different ways if we are going to keep this profession relevant.

The URL to the webcast is

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#collLoertscherSP08&menu_collSP08

RealPlayer is required for viewing.

See also

Colloquia RSS Feed:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/podcast/sjsuslisColloquia.xml

SLIS iTunes Portal:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

Dale DAVID
Blackboard Administrator/Multimedia Specialist
San José State University - School of Library and Information Science
ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu
408-924-2493

SLIS Webcasts: Charles Harmon of Neal-Schuman Publishers

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:50:47 -0700

Charles Harmon, Vice-President at Neal-Schuman Publishers and SLIS Advisory Council
member, looks at the two major print arenas for publication in the LIS field: scholarly
and professional books and journals. The difference between "scholarly" and "professional"
media is described, and the various approaches to both venues are discussed. Guidance is
given for contacting editors prior to submission and preparing initial e-mails and query
letters for optimum response. Both financial consideration (fees for articles and royalties
for books) and intellectual property consideration (copyright ownership, right of first
publication, etc.) are described.

Mr. Harmon also gives several tips for improving writing in book proposal and article abstracts.

From Idea to Print:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#harmonPublish&menu_slisevents

Write It Right:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#harmonWrite&menu_slisevents

RealPlayer is required for viewing.

See also

Colloquia RSS Feed:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/podcast/sjsuslisColloquia.xml

SLIS iTunes Portal:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

April 2008 Colloquia Series

laughrey@slis.sjsu.edu (Marcia Laughrey) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:28:04 -0700

The School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University is pleased to invite you to attend our continuing Colloquium Series featuring SLIS faculty and invited guests, as they address the challenges and promises of our rapidly changing profession. Presentations are free, wheelchair-accessible and open to the public.

SLIS Colloquia Webcast: John Dove

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:10:43 -0700

Title: What could search engine designers learn from the reference interview?

Query specifications by typical users are notoriously imprecise. And for many searches it is impossible to expect the user to fully and accurately specify what they are interested in. Because they do not know what is available for the asking, users cannot be expected to specify exactly what they want. Reference librarians have been developing a craft that, among other things, deals with this incomplete specification of desired results. What can search engine designers learn from prior art to improve query results? John Dove, CEO of Credo Reference, will contrast Google's vision of the future with one where reference librarians may be called upon to expertly modify online query systems in order to significantly improve query results for their users.

The URL to the webcast is
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/mediaURL.htm#collDoveSP08&menu_collSP08

RealPlayer is required for viewing.

See also

Colloquia RSS Feed:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/podcast/sjsuslisColloquia.xml

SLIS iTunes Portal:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

Dale DAVID
Blackboard Administrator/Multimedia Specialist
San José State University - School of Library and Information Science
ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu
408-924-2493

San Jose SLIS: High Tech, High Touch, High Quality

khaycock@slis.sjsu.edu (Ken Haycock) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:29:42 -0700

Our program has received a great deal of attention over the past six months, with the School and our faculty receiving national awards for innovation and service and the quality measures we have put in place. The editors of the Bowker annual asked if we would document how we built a new strategic planning and assessment process over the past three years on the solid foundations already in place, and became the largest and one of the best known programs in the world as a result. The attached paper is the result.

I would be pleased to answer any questions you may have.

--Ken

**********************************************

Dr. Ken Haycock
Professor and Director
San Jose School of Library and Information Science
408.924.7039 (Administrative Assistant)
408.924.2491 (Direct); 408.207.8123 (Mobile)

SLISLife: San Jose's New Social Networking Platform

lmain@slis.sjsu.edu (Linda Main) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:32:51 -0800

The School of Library and Information Science has opened SLISLife. This is a new social networking site where SLIS students and faculty and staff and alumni can be more of a community.

Job Search Blast Off resources now available on Blackboard

jfisher@slis.sjsu.edu (Jane Fisher) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:44:18 -0800

Twice a year SLIS offers the Job Search Blast Off workshops with Career Center counselor Laurie Morgan, with active discussion boards and live webcasts. During the rest of the year the Job Search Blast Off materials remain available to students and alumni, though the discussion board is closed.

Invitation to SLIS Presentation: "How to Get Published"

laughrey@slis.sjsu.edu (Marcia Laughrey) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:31:52 -0800

This workshop looks at the two major print arenas for publication in the LIS field: scholarly and professional books and journals. The difference between "scholarly" and "professional" media is described, and the various approaches to both venues are discussed. Guidance is given for contacting editors prior to submission and preparing initial e-mails and query letters for optimum response. Both financial consideration (fees for articles and royalties for books) and intellectual property consideration (copyright ownership, right of first publication, etc.) are described.

March 2008 Colloquia Series

laughrey@slis.sjsu.edu (Marcia Laughrey) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:34:55 -0800

Spring 2008 New Student Interviews

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:39:39 -0800

Dr. Anthony Bernier and SLIS student Paige Fujisue interviewed new students at the Spring 2008 Orientations in San José and Fullerton.

RealPlayer is required for viewing.

See also

Colloquia RSS Feed:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/podcast/sjsuslisColloquia.xml

SLIS iTunes Portal:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

LISSTEN Call for Articles

jweedman@slis.sjsu.edu (Judy Weedman) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:35:45 -0800

The newsletter of LISSTEN, the SLIS student organization, is seeking articles for the spring issue, which will focus on careers. If you have recently been hired or have been in the position of recruiting and hiring library professionals, please share your insights into the process.

SAASC: Internet Archive Tour

dhansen@slis.sjsu.edu (Debbie Hansen) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:49:47 -0800

The SAASC is pleased to announce a tour of the one and only Internet Archive. We will have an opportunity to view the facility, including their book scanning equipment and data center. Do not miss out on this opportunity to view an archive unlike any other in the world.

SLIS Colloquia Webcast: Doug McDavid: Virtual Libraries - Real People

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:25:29 -0800

Doug McDavid is the Executive Consultant with IBM’s Global Business Services and Almaden Research Lab. This presentation describes the business and learning to be done in virtual worlds, based on McDavid’s compelling interpersonal interactions including a serious approach to Second Life and its applications for global working collaborations. The presentation includes concepts such as the "presentation of self in everyday life," the surprising degree of the social nature of the experience with colleagues and peers, as well as meeting people outside the IBM community such as in the library, education and arts communities.

RealPlayer is required for viewing.

See also

Colloquia RSS Feed:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/media/podcast/sjsuslisColloquia.xml

SLIS iTunes Portal:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264386155

SLIS Convocation/Graduation Information

dahlgren@slis.sjsu.edu (Rhonda Dahlgran) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:48:33 -0800

The SLIS Convocation will be held in San Jose on May 17th, at Parkside Hall. It will start at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow the ceremonies.

The SLIS Convocation for Fullerton will be held on May 18th. The location details will be posted next week. It will start at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow the ceremonies.

There is a $25 processing fee for all graduates. Your first guest ticket is free. Each additional ticket is $20 or $25 at the door. Children under 12 are $10 may be purchased in advance from the website, or at the SLIS Office. Children under 18 months may also attend, free of charge.

More information and the ticket form will be posted on the SLIS website by the end of February.

Support LISSTEN

jweedman@slis.sjsu.edu (Judy Weedman) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:13:25 -0800

Posted for LISSTEN, your student organization.

Contact person: clairebluesky@mac.com

---------- Forwarded message ----------

Calling all SLIS fans!

Get off to a fashionable start! Show your school pride and keep your keys, badge, or flash drive on your SJSU SLIS lanyard. This is the last week our lanyards will be offered at our special, introductory price. So take advantage of this great bargain and get your lanyard before the clock runs out! Orders must be postmarked by February 2, 2008 to receive the sale price. Take a look at our attached flyer. Print out and mail your order form today!

See:

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/rss/2008/ListservPromotionLISSTENMerchandise.pdf

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/rss/2008/PresaleLISSTENOrderForm.pdf

Thanks for your support!
Brenda Ramirez
LISSTEN Treasurer
SJSU SLIS

ALASC Socials in February

dfaires@slis.sjsu.edu (Debbie Faires) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:15:15 -0800

Join ALASC for our first socials in Elluminate!

View the invitation
http://youtube.com/watch?v=f78Jc9LAHIE

Click here to RSVP
http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/phpq/phpq8/fillsurvey.php?sid=31

Save this email. On the day of the social you've selected to attend, click on the appropriate link and enter the password "alasc".

Feb. 5, 7-8pm social

Feb. 10, 10-11am social

Feb. 13, 2-3pm social

Meeting Name: ALASC Social
Meeting Password: alasc

For all ALASC events, check the ALASC website under "Activities." We look forward to seeing you there!

Your student chapter of ALA
email: alasc@slis.sjsu.edu
website: http://slisgroups.sjsu.edu/alasc/

Read ALASC's January issue of the SLIS Descriptor

dfaires@slis.sjsu.edu (Debbie Faires) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:02:30 -0800

SLIS's student chapter of ALA has just released its January issue of the SLIS Descriptor.

http://slisgroups.sjsu.edu/alasc/newsletter.html

The contents in this quick read include:

1. Get a Second Life: Second-Guessing Libraries in Second Life by Karen Cooper
2. Copyright and the Perils of Interlibrary Loan by Michele Martin
3. Redefining Reference in Academic Libraries by Yvonne Brett
4. Announcement: Attend a February ALASC social in Elluminate

Consider sharing your ideas by writing for the SLIS Descriptor. View submission guidelines here and send ideas, questions, comments, and compliments to alasc.descriptor@yahoo.com. Read the latest issue of the SLIS Descriptor at the ALASC website here.

Paige Fujisue
Editor, SLIS Descriptor
American Library Association, Student Chapter
alasc.descriptor@yahoo.com
http://slisgroups.sjsu.edu/alasc/newsletter.html

Webcast: Job Search Blast Off

ddavid@slis.sjsu.edu (Dale DAVID) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:42:44 -0800

To conclude the SJSU Career Center Job Search Blast Off, Laurie Morgan, SJSU Career Center Consultant, presented a live webcast today for SLIS students and alumni.

LISSTEN's Spring Fund Raiser is Here!

jweedman@slis.sjsu.edu (Jusy Weedman) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:31:35 -0800

Welcome and welcome back to all new and returning SLIS members! I hope everyone had a refreshing break. As we all get ready to head back to class, virtually or otherwise, I'd like to announce that LISSTEN is kicking off it's Spring Semester Fundraiser!

We are introducing our newest item, the SLIS Lanyard! See our Presale Special and Order Form (attached). This is available exclusively through LISSTEN! Start your semester off in style! Get your travel mugs too! They're so hot they're blue- cobalt blue!

ENROLL NOW in SLIS JOB SEARCH BLAST-OFF

jfisher@slis.sjsu.edu (Jane Fisher) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:55:27 -0800

SLIS Students and Alumni: Are you preparing for your first library job or considering a job transition? Participate in Job Search Blast Off, ten days of online career resources and materials, and learn successful strategies to support your career goals. Job Search Blast Off is presented by SLIS in partnership with the SJSU Career Center.

Faculty and Staff at San Jose SLIS Win National Innovation Award

bercasio@slis.sjsu.edu (Eliezer Bercasio) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:29:08 -0800

Job Search Blast Off coming - January 2008

jfisher@slis.sjsu.edu (Jane Fisher) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:43:05 -0800