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2018-2019 Executive Board – Still Seeking Nominees!

For the 2018-2019 academic year the following individuals will be serving on the executive board for the student chapter of the American Library Association (ALASC) at SJSU’s School of Information. Chair: Melissa Ward Treasurer: Stephanie Murakami Virtual Events Coordinator: Beth Cartier Regional Events Coordinator: Sarah Martin Social Media Manager: Joyce Peng Newsletter Editor: Elva Ortega Secretary/ Archivist: Janelle Peck We…

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July 10, 2018

ALASC News

More Reflections! 2018 ALA Annual Conference

Post written by David Fournier, Treasurer (2017-2018). I had the opportunity to attend the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans from June 21 to June 26. The experience left me feeling a greater confidence that this is the perfect field for me. I am grateful for the funding from Dr. Hirsh, for it would have not been possible to do…

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July 9, 2018

ALASC News

Reflections: 2018 ALA Annual Conference

Photo is of five of our very own ALASC board members at the ALA Poster Session: (Left to Right) Janelle Peck (Secretary/Archivist), Stephanie Barnaby (Chair), Rachel Silverstein (Virtual Events Coordinator), Joyce Peng (Social Media Manager), and David Fournier (Treasurer). Post written by Joyce Peng, our Social Media Manager! I attended the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans from June 21…

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July 5, 2018

ALASC News

Mini Talk Reflection: Regional Libraries in Post-Apartheid Namibia

Our Social Media Manager, Joyce, attended a recent mini-talk given by the University of Illinois iSchool! The topic was: "Regional libraries in post-apartheid Namibia: Supporting national development goals" with speaker Veno Kauaria. Here are Joyce's thoughts about the experience: Hi everyone: I did get to attend the Mini Talk on Friday. It was very enlightening. The speaker was Veno Kauaria,…

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February 20, 2018

ALASC News

Spotlight: Janelle Peck

We are proud to introduce our new Secretary/Archivist for 2018! Role: Secretary/Archivist Program: MLIS, final year Looking forward to: Exploring different aspects of Library work while getting to know other members of the SJSU community Fun Facts: I love horseback riding and even participated in the junior rodeo as a barrel racer growing up. About Janelle: Hi everyone! I am…

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February 9, 2018

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