Updates from SJSU ALASC

A Recap of the ALASC Connect Over Coffee 30th Anniversary Event

Monday, March 25, 2024, ALASC marked a significant milestone - 30 years of serving as a vibrant student organization at SJSU. To commemorate this special anniversary, ALASC’s Events team members Missy McCollum, Cat Tang, and Connor Dandridge hosted the bi-annual, “Connect Over Coffee.” We were lucky enough to have a distinguished panel of SJSU alumni librarians, including:    Jenn Roush,…

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Did You Miss Trivia Night?

Did You Miss Trivia Night?   On Tuesday March 12, Cat Tang and Connor Dandridge, of the Events Team, hosted ALASC’s 2024 Spring Trivia night with the theme, book to media adaptations! Categories consisted of kids, teens, oldies and goodies, and hot off the press, featuring  questions from popular books to movies such as Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Twilight series,…

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Alt Text: Why Should You Use It?

Alt text: A winding dirt path curves through colorful fall foliage of red and gold.   You might have previously seen an image like the one above, accompanied by a short text description. So, what is alt text and why should we use it? Alt text is short for “alternative text”, which is text that accompanies an image to aid…

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2024 Scholarships that Support Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion

2024 Scholarships that Support Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion   Equity, accessibility, and inclusion are concepts that are based on the understanding that some people have starting points in life that may not be the same as others. Social, mental, physical, and financial disadvantages may pose challenges that prevent students from seeking higher education. Fortunately, the ALA and its affiliates acknowledge…

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Warm Welcome to the Spring 2024 Semester and Theme–Accessibility and Equity

Welcome new and returning iSchool students to the Spring 2024 Semester! ALASC is thrilled to announce the theme of the semester–accessibility and equity. Libraries have long been regarded as beacons of knowledge and community hubs, welcoming individuals from various walks of life. At their core, libraries champion equal access to information, resources, and opportunities. Our commitment to accessibility is rooted…

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