News from the ALASC student newsletter, The Descriptor. The Descriptor was discontinued in 2017 but we thank all contributing students for their efforts.
By Linda Thuy NguyenAre you considering medical librarianship as a possible career choice after graduation? San Jose State University library school students and graduates who are interested in medical librarianship have the option to work in all kinds of settings. They can work in a hospital, academic medical center, clinics, colleges, consumer health resources centers, health information center, government agencies,…
By Stacey NordlundYou’ve probably heard it a million times: one of the key elements of developing your career path as an information professional is networking, networking, networking. And what better way to network than to attend a professional conference with thousands of other librarians?That’s exactly what I did in February when I attended the Ontario Library Association’s (OLA) Super Conference…
by Leigh Schaffer and Sukena TaibjeePhoto taken by Mitsu (Eric) Kimura Visionary planning, empowerment of Chinese students with information literacy skills, Resource Description and Access (RDA) and e-libraries were some of the topics presented at the recent CALA-SCA Annual Conference. The conference was held February 4, 2011 at the Ikeda Library at Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California. Presenters…
by R. Schuyler SeldenSJSU Special Collections MantraPreservation ConservationDigitizationOrganizationAPA consternationXML frustrationValidationElationEditorial recriminationEditor placationCulmination;OAC publicationFileMaker ProFileMaker Pro!Why do you not show,New people, even thoughI typed the names twice, with agility?!Your auto redactsOf our new contactsOnly detracts From your usability. Reading RoomQ-Can you make me copies?A-Ten percent, just ten percent.Q-Can I look at old floppies?A-No, no precedent.Q-Can I munch upon my snacks?A-No, no…
Welcome to a new year, new semester and an all-new January 2011 issue of SLIS Descriptor!This issue takes the "distance" out of "distance program." This issue offers ideas and encouragement for new and returning students on how to connect with other students and professionals. Jamie Renton kicks us off with upcoming events in our ALASC update. Find out what ALASC has in store for…