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ALA President James Neal to Give iSchool Convocation Address
Graduation preparation is in full swing at the School of Information at San José State University. During the annual virtual convocation ceremony in May, ALA President James Neal will address the graduates.
iSchool-Sponsored Innovative Librarians Award Open to MLIS Students and Recent Graduates
San José State University School of Information and Gwinnett County Public Library are co-sponsoring the Innovative Librarians Award to recognize library science graduate students who put forward new ideas that improve libraries and library services.
New Scholarship Opportunities for iSchool Students
A greater number of students enrolled in the MLIS or MARA program at the San José State University School of Information will receive scholarships in spring 2018 with the addition of 22 scholarships worth $1,422 each.
Library 2.017 Makerspaces Conference Coming in October
San José State University School of Information is hosting its third and final Library 2.017 web conference on the subject of “makerspaces” Oct. 11. The conference will be held entirely online from noon to 3 p.m. Pacific Time, and registration is free.
San José Gateway PhD Program Welcomes New Students, Holds Annual Residency
Faculty members and students of the international San José Gateway PhD program recently met up for the annual residency and welcomed two new doctoral students to the research community.
SLA-SV Chapter Welcomes New Board; SJSU iSchool SLA Student Chapter Wins Award
San José State University School of Information alumni and a student gain executive board positions with the Special Libraries Association Silicon Valley Chapter, and the SLA Student Chapter receives award for outstanding leadership.
San José State University and Institute of Certified Records Managers Partnership Provides Graduates with a More Immediate Path to Certification
A new partnership between the San José State University School of Information and the Institute of Certified Records Managers provides a direct path to ICRM certification for graduates of the Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program.
Library 2.017 Explores Skills Necessary for Successful Librarianship
In the first of three online mini-conferences for 2017, Library 2.0 recently took a look at the skills and knowledge needed to support effective libraries of the future. As discussed during the keynote panel, librarians need people skills.
Distinguished iSchool Faculty and Staff Honored for Excellence
Ten outstanding faculty and staff members of the San José State University School of Information were honored with special awards in recognition of their exceptional work.
Harvard Business School Library Director to Give Convocation Address
Dr. Debra Wallace from Harvard Business School will be the convocation speaker for the San José State University School of Information’s virtual convocation ceremony in May.
Careers, Digital Literacy, and Makerspaces Themes for Library 2.017 Online Conferences
The Library 2.017 Worldwide Virtual Conference kicks off March 29 with a look at the evolving information profession and how libraries can continue to thrive in our future society. Two more topical mini-conferences will follow in June and October.
New Book on School Librarianship Dedicated to Former iSchool Director
A new book of compiled essays on school librarianship written by renowned scholars in the field and edited by iSchool instructor Dr. Sue Alman is dedicated to former iSchool director Dr. E. Blanche Woolls.
iSchool Director Keynotes IFLA Webinar on Global Professional Development
iSchool Director Dr. Sandra Hirsh gave a keynote speech earlier this month addressing the findings of a case study on the impact of the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
iSchool Students, Alumni Receive CLA Scholarships and Awards
Seven San José State University School of Information students and graduates were among the recipients of the California Library Association’s 2016 scholarships and awards. Congratulations!
Spring Archeota Touches on Diversity, Employment in Archival Field
The spring issue of Archeota, the open-source digital publication of the Society of American Archivists Student Chapter, features articles on conservation, diversity, post-graduation employment, and upcoming events.
Virtual Convocation Celebrates 2016 iSchool Graduates
Toby Greenwalt will send graduates off on their next journey with his convocation address during the iSchool’s synchronous virtual convocation ceremony at 11 a.m. PDT on Saturday, May 21, 2016.
It is graduation time at the San José State University (SJSU) School of Information (iSchool), and several events are planned in celebration of those who have completed their studies in the past calendar year.
School of Information Students Help Launch New Online Store to Fund Scholarships
Created by a student taskforce, the iSchool store offers a variety of items including shirts, hats, laptop sleeves, keychains, mugs, flash drives and more, and 100% of the proceeds from the store go toward student scholarships.
School of Information Alumni and Student Named Library Journal 2016 ‘Movers and Shakers’
Five alumni and one current student are part of the 2016 class of Library Journal’s “Movers and Shakers” who are using their prodigious skills to “transform public, school, academic, and special libraries across the United States and around the world.”
iSchool Awards Funding to Student Associations to Attend National Conferences
In recognition of their amazing work, the iSchool’s student chapters of professional associations will each receive $1,000 for a selected board member or selected student member to attend the respective association’s national conference.
Experts to Tackle Privacy Issues at New Library 2.016 Conference
Leaders in the field of information will come together online on March 16, 2016, to discuss the most pressing issues affecting privacy in the digital age at the Library 2.016 Worldwide Virtual Conference. Register for free today!