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RECAP of the ALA Presidential Panel

On Feb 24, 2025, ALASC had the honor of hosting ALA 2026-2027 presidential candidates, Andrea Jamison, Lindsay Cronk, and Maria McCauley as speakers to discuss their presidential campaigns and initiatives as possible future ALA President. Each candidate took a moment to introduce themselves and a slide with their bio was shared (this information is also available in this ALASC blog…

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March 11, 2025
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ALASC Presents: American Library Association 2026-2027 Presidential Speaker Panel

Being an active member of the American Library Association (ALA) means not just staying informed but also taking part in shaping the future of our profession. I’m Gabe Farmer, SJSU ALASC member and writer of the SJSU iStudent Blog, and I’m thrilled that I’ve been invited to collaborate on this post leading up to the ALA Presidential Candidates Speaker Panel.…

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February 17, 2025
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AAPI Heritage Month 2023

Hi, it’s DiAndra from ALASC’s blogging team! May marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an occasion to honor the contributions and achievements of AAPI communities in America. As library and information science students, we have an important role to play in preserving and promoting AAPI heritage. During May, many cultural heritage organizations and libraries…

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May 8, 2023
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Black History Month

Greetings from ALASC, Melony here!  This month, as you may know, is Black History Month, a time where we can all join together as allies in equality and justice efforts for African American communities in the United States. This month’s dedication was originated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who organized the Association for the Study of African American Life and…

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February 8, 2023
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Did You Miss Our Evening with Dr. Ulia Gosart?

Self Advocacy with Dr. Ulia Gosart On November 3, 2022, ALASC virtually hosted iSchool Assistant Professor, Dr. Ulia Gosart, for a night to reflect on the semester’s theme of self-advocacy. To begin, however, the attendees had to decide how they would define the idea of self-advocacy as a temporary learning community. Definitions were offered anonymously through a Padlet and included…

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November 9, 2022
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