Now Accepting Executive Board Nominations!

The American Library Association Student Chapter (ALASC) at SJSU’s School of Information is now accepting nominations for the 2018-19 executive board. ALASC is committed to fostering community and connections among students at the School of Information and helping to provide resources for professional development and we want you to get involved! We have the following open positions on our executive…

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It’s Money Smart Week!

Received from the ALA: It is never too early to become financially literate. At every stage in life, we are faced with financial issues, whether it means spending our allowance wisely, obtaining loans for college, applying for a mortgage or saving for retirement. And our nation’s libraries are here to help, with a wealth of free resources and programs. From…

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ALA Needs Your Help! Secure Signatures on the LSTA and IAL Letters

We received this urgent request from the ALA! Help support the funding of libraries by contacting your representatives! The Senate campaign to secure signatures on the LSTA and IAL letters ends soon. Senator Reed needs to hear by Wednesday of THIS WEEK who will sign the letters. Please help spread the word to all the members of your Chapters and anyone else…

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April 6: Networking Matters Webinar

Date: April 6th 11 am EST / 10 am CST An important element in achieving career success is being well connected. This means building a strong network of peers and colleagues, within and outside libraries, who can support you and ultimately your library once you are employed. Join Kim Bolan Cullin, Library Evolutionist and President of Kimberly Bolan and Associates,…

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2018 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color

The 2018 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (2018 JCLC) is the third conference of its kind sponsored by the five ethnic affiliate associations: Black Caucus of ALA, American Indian Library Association, Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association, Chinese American Librarians Association, and REFORMA).   The conference takes place in Albuquerque, NM, September 26-30, 2018.  This will be a wonderful opportunity for all…

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