ALASC Poster Session at ALA 2024 in San Diego ALASC is a student leadership group at San Jose State University that fosters involvement in the American Library Association's activities and brings these ideas to the MLIS student body at the iSchool. The average ALASC officer serves about two semesters due to the short nature of our program, so elections…
As we bid farewell to another academic year, graduating ALASC members Brianna and DiAndra take a moment to reflect on their journeys serving on the ALASC Executive Committee. Brianna Morales As my time as the Chair of the ALASC comes to an end, I want to express my deep appreciation for the opportunity to lead such a remarkable team. Serving…
ALASC Student Chapter of the year 2024 The American Library Association Student Chapter of San Jose State University, ALASC, is proud to have been recognized as Student Chapter of the Year! ALASC is recognized by the New Member Round Table, NMRT, a roundtable division of ALA that represents new and emerging library professionals. ALASC was founded in 1994 and is…
On Friday, April 26, 2024, our ALASC Events team hosted a captivating evening of poetry, featuring a speaker lineup of talented MLIS students followed by an open mic session. Poems shared tapped into themes of identity, time, love, and daily life. Each poem, rich with personal insight, offered attendees an immersive experience. This event was more than just a…
In Pasadena, California, The Caltech Library, under the stewardship of University Librarian Kara Whatley, is pioneering a transformative journey towards creating a more accessible and equitable environment for its diverse community of learners and researchers. This journey encompasses a range of innovative initiatives, from enhancing physical spaces with shush booths to strategic partnerships with students aimed at improving service…