News: Faculty
Dr. Michele Villagran to Serve as Cultural Diversity Expert on Core Team for IMLS Preservation Grant
The School of Information at San José State University is pleased to announce that Assistant Professor Michele Villagran was selected to serve as an expert on cultural diversity on the core team for the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant titled, “Destination Preservation: A Roadmap for Libraries Leading Participatory Archiving Projects.”
Dr. Michael Stephens Joins Advisory Board for IMLS Grant on Civic Engagement
Dr. Michael Stephens, associate professor at the San José State University School of Information, was invited to serve on the advisory board of a recently funded Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program project: Training Future Librarians for Civic Engagement and City Collaboration. The project focuses on civic technology, an emerging set of practices in using information, and communica
Dr. Deborah Hicks Awarded $5,000 Grant for ‘Debating Diversity; How Twitter Facilitates Professional Discussions’
Dr. Deborah Hicks, assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, was recently awarded $5,000 through the Central Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Grant Program for her project “Debating Diversity; How Twitter Facilitates Professional Discussions.”
Dr. Anthony Bernier Awarded Second Grant for First-Generation Research Project; Elected Chair of Library History Round Table
San José State University School of Information Professor Anthony Bernier recently celebrated two landmark achievements: he was awarded the 2019 Association for Library and Information Science Education’s research grant, and he was elected to serve as chair of the American Library Association’s Library History Round Table.
Dr. Michele Villagran Receives 2019 Research and Scholarship Grant for Cutting-Edge Cultural Intelligence Project
The School of Information at San José State University is excited to announce that Assistant Professor Michele Villagran was awarded the 2019 Academic Law Libraries Special Interest Section’s Research and Scholarship Grant for her proposed project: Examination of Cultural Intelligence within Academic Law Librarians.
Three iSchool Faculty Members Receive ‘Highly Deserving’ Promotions
In honor of their significant contributions to the San José State University School of Information, three faculty members recently received notable promotions: Dr. Kristen Rebmann, Dr. Michelle Chen, and Dr. Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca.
iSchool Professor Emeritus Inducted into SLA Hall of Fame
San José State University School of Information Professor Emeritus Dr. Bill Fisher will be inducted into the Special Libraries Association’s Hall of Fame for his “service and contributions to the association.”
iSchool Director Sandra Hirsh to Lead Global Research Organization
Hirsh Voted President-Elect of Association of Library and Information Science Education
San José State University School of Information Director Sandra Hirsh, a long-time member of the Association of Library and Information Science Education, has been voted president-elect of the organization.
iSchool Director Sandra Hirsh Named UCLA’s Distinguished Alumna
Recognized for her significant accomplishments in the library profession and contributions to the advancement of the library and information studies field, Dr. Sandra Hirsh is the 2019 winner of the University of California, Los Angeles’ Library and Information Studies Distinguished Alumni Award.
iSchool Alumnus, Lecturer Wins ‘40 Under 40′ Award for Library Advocacy
San José State University School of Information alumnus and lecturer, Patrick “PC” Sweeney, was recognized as a “40 Under 40” award winner by the American Association of Political Consultants.
iSchool and LYRASIS Partner to Expand Continuing Education Courses
The San José State University School of Information and LYRASIS Learning are now offering professional development and training courses to meet the needs of information professionals.
LYRASIS Learning is an education platform for webinars on subjects, such as content solutions, leadership and emerging trends, preservation solutions and technology. iSchool instructors will be teaching courses through the partnership.
Assistant Professor Michele Villagran Raises Awareness of Diversity and Biases
One of the San José State University School of Information’s newest faculty members, Dr. Michele Villagran, has authored two chapters in a recently published book and will be speaking at several professional conferences in coming months addressing diversity and biases.
International Directory of National Archives Published
The faculty-led, student and alumni-researched International Directory of National Archives is the first of its kind to provide comprehensive information about the 195 countries recognized by the United Nations.
Second Edition of Franks’ Records and Information Management Released
New contributions from San José State University School of Information faculty members and a Master of Archives and Records Administration alumna expand upon Dr. Patricia Franks’ bestselling first edition of Records and Information Management.
Alman, Hirsh Publish Book on Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology may be the wave of the future in libraries, and Drs. Sue Alman and Sandra Hirsh of the San José State University School of Information want to help bring it to the forefront of professional discussion and implementation through a book in the American Library Association’s Library Futures series.
Dr. Tucker Updates Text of Legal Resources for Non-Law Librarians
The updated version of Finding the Answers to Legal Questions by Dr. Virginia M. Tucker, an assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, and co-author Marc Lampson has been published by ALA Neal-Schuman.
Dr. Lili Luo Promoted to Full Professor
San José State University School of Information instructor Dr. Lili Luo has been promoted from associate professor to full professor.
Two New Instructors Join SJSU iSchool’s Award-Winning Faculty
The San José State University School of Information announces the addition of two new tenure-track faculty members to its diverse and award-winning faculty.
iSchool Faculty and Staff Recognized for Commitment, Contributions
San José State University School of Information faculty and staff members were recently recognized by iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh with awards for their contributions to the school.
iSchool faculty and staff members at the awards reception on Feb. 26, 2018.
Second Edition of ‘Revolutionary’ Text Sets Stage for Information Services on the Horizon
The second edition of Information Services Today: An Introduction, edited by San José State University School of Information’s Director Sandra Hirsh, and with contributions from multiple faculty members, has been published.