Updates from SJSU ALASC

Did You Miss Connect Over Coffee?

This past Wednesday evening of October 25, ALASC hosted the fun-as-always “Connect Over Coffee” virtual event via Zoom. We were delighted to see an impressive turnout, and the night was filled with fantastic discussions and insightful conversations.  We would like to thank our guests panelists for coming and sharing their experiences and knowledge with our current classmates. The panel included:…

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🎃📚Spooky Book Recommendations From ALASC Executive Committee Members📚🎃

Welcome, fellow lovers of all things spine-chilllinggg! As the autumn leaves fall and Halloween approaches, our cravings for tales of the supernatural, the eerie, and the macabre tend to grow stronger. If you’re on the hunt for a literary scare or a cozy pumpkin-spiced cozy vibe, some of ALASC’s executive committee members have gathered around a digital campfire to share…

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When in Wenatchee: Presenting at WLA 2023

As the Washington Library Association conference migrates across the state, this year we all drove to Wenatchee. If you’ve never heard of Wenatchee, you are not alone. To give you a mental map: drive east from Seattle up and over the mountains. When you find yourself surrounded by apple and cherry trees, stop.  I arrived in Wenatchee on a Thursday…

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Inclusivity Speaker Event with 2022-2023 ALA President

Did You Miss Our Speaker Event with Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada? Not to worry. ALASC’s Blogging and Events team has got you covered with all the wisdom Pelayo-Lozada had to offer on the evening of November 22, 2023. Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada is the 2022-2023 President of the American Library Association. She works as the Adult Services Assistant Manager at the Palos…

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Recap: Spring 2023 “In the Public Library” Trivia Night!

On Tuesday, February 28, ALASC’s Events Team kicked off its first trivia night of the year, “In the Public Library.” In five rounds of five questions, teams were tested on their knowledge of quotes, characters, and other tidbits in the categories–Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Young Adult, Anime/Manga/Comics, Picture Books, and a Shakespeare bonus round. Collectively, teams killed the Anime/Manga/Comics and Fantasy rounds!…

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