News from SJSU School of Library and Information Science
  On Thursday September 5th from 5pm to 6pm, the iSchool hosted the FA24: Student Groups Meet & Greet over Zoom. The program was very informative regarding the various Student Groups available to us all. ALASC was represented by our Events Assistant, Connor Dandridge who described the ALASC mission and values as well as promoted ALASC held events, like our…
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…
Congratulations, Cybele! The SJSU ALASC is thrilled to learn that Cybele Kohel, one of our classmates and a fellow student leader with SJSU REFORMA, has been selected to participate in the ALA’s Emerging Leaders Program for 2023! When we emailed our congratulations, Cybele admitted the announcement was unexpected. “When I filled out the forms I just thought I’d be a…
. . . that is the question! Hi there! Melony here, and today I’m sharing with you what I have learned about one of our MLIS’s culminating experience options - the Thesis! But before I begin, don’t forget to study the iSchool’s invaluable pages exploring, in greater and more authoritative detail, the e-Portfolio and Thesis options. The inception for this…
Calling all librarians! The Greater New York Metropolitan Chapter of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL/NY) is hosting a webinar on professional development. Topics include: unexpected opportunities, work, careers, and networking. Join the conversation! Unexpected Opportunities: A Conversation Tuesday March 16, from 4:00pm-5:30pm (EST) Come join us. Decompress. Connect with colleagues and future colleagues. We are:…
