Updates from SJSU ALASC

Spotlight: Patrick Maguire

Each week we will spotlight feature one of our executive board officers to introduce them to fellow ALASC members! Role: Newsletter Editor Program: MLIS, second year Looking forward to: Facilitating a discussion about the crucial role of libraries in the modern world. Fun facts: I follow politics and policy, not just in the United States but also in the United Kingdom and…

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Spotlight: Joyce Peng

Each week we will spotlight feature one of our executive board officers to introduce them to fellow ALASC members! Role: Social Media Manager Program: MLIS, third semester Looking forward to: Getting involved with planning, organizing, and hosting interesting and fun events. I’m excited to meet fellow iSchool students, become more engaged with the academic and professional community, and to learn more…

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Spotlight: Kelley Presley

Each week we will spotlight feature one of our executive board officers to introduce them to fellow ALASC members! Role: Program Outreach Coordinator Program: MLIS, final semester Looking forward to: Meeting new people and becoming more involved with the university and our field's largest professional organization. Fun facts: My eyes change colors depending on what color shirt I'm wearing! About Kelley: My husband,…

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Spotlight: Rachel Silverstein

Each week we will spotlight feature one of our executive board officers to introduce them to fellow ALASC members! Role: Virtual Events Coordinator Program: MLIS program, and plan on graduating from the iSchool in Spring 2018. Looking forward to: The online nature of the SJSU School of Information inspires me to create online events that connect students and allow for discussion, growth,…

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ALASC Social Media and Banned Books Week

Written by Joyce Peng, ALASC Social Media Manager. On social media, we promoted various ALA Banned Books Week events, such as the Rebel Reader Twitter Tournament and the Banned Books Virtual Readout! ALASC made and shared on social media promotional banners for the two events and we also used materials and images from the ALA media kit, provided to us…

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