by Amanda Choi Put a group of LIS students together and inevitably talk turns to the much anticipated and much dreaded job search. In this tough economy, horror stories abound and it is easy for those of us interested in working at academic libraries to become pessimistic before even sending out that first application. But how much of our talk…
In Fall 2011, ALASC partnered with SLISConnect to host the Banned Books Week virtual read-out. The event was entitled Read Banned Books: Celebrate Your Intellectual Freedom. As in previous years, many students attended as both active participants and listeners, and all were highly entertained by the captivating readings provided by SLIS students who used a wide array of challenged books…
By Elaine Hall, ALASC Program Coordinator & SLIS Graduate Student Upon being accepted to SJSU’s SLIS program in Fall 2011, I was ecstatic about the opportunities that would wait for me as a new student. I knew I wanted to maximize the scholastic opportunity by building a network, getting involved, and taking advantage of professional development opportunities through the school…
Welcome to the January, 2012 issue of ALASC’s newsletter, the SLIS Descriptor. As I begin my final semester in the SLIS MLIS program, I am privileged to continue serving as editor of this ALASC publication. Every one of the submissions I edit comes bundled with each author’s unique experience, perspective, and style, and I benefit from the opportunity to engage…
In late October, ALASC presented a tour of the Huntington Library in San Marino, CA. The Huntington Library is one of the largest and most complete research libraries in the United States specializing in British and American history and literature. The tour was hosted by the Associate Director of the Library, Laura Stalker, and was followed by a lunch and a tour…