News from SJSU School of Library and Information Science
It was announced today by ALA that Patricia "Patty" M. Wong, city librarian at Santa Monica (Calif.) Public Library and current SJSU professor, has been elected 2021-22 president-elect of the American Library Association (ALA). She received 6,718 votes, while her opponent, Steven Yates, who is the assistant director of the University of Alabama's School of Library and Information Studies, received 2,448…
Join the ALASC for a virtual networking event to meet information professionals from around the country. You’ll get job search tips and have the chance to share your interests and ask questions. Video participation is highly encouraged. Don’t forget your favorite hot beverage! 5:30-6:30 PM (PT) on April 23, 2019 RSVP Register in advance for this meeting: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZMld-uqqzotnMjnua-mk_KLxlgepP2m4A After…
Join the ALASC for a virtual hangout this Sunday! This is a purely social event--come ready to chat, show off the puzzles you've done while sheltering in place, and spend some quality time with folks outside your immediate family. Dress code: Work from home SUPER casual (think pajamas, no makeup and facial scruff). Hope you can join us! Stay safe…
Curious about the Poster Session for SJSU at the ALA Conference 2020? Want to see what networking can do for you? See what one of last year's presenters had to say! I co-presented a poster at the SJSU poster session at the ALA Annual Conference in 2019. Our poster was themed around the growing rates of food insecurity and the…
Do you have great ideas? Did you work really hard on an in-depth project this semester? Here is a great chance to show off your work at the iSchool Reception and Poster Session! Share results of your Project, Research, or Internship Experience! Enhance your resume Polish your Presentation Skills Network with iSchool Alumni, Faculty, and Professional Leaders The iSchool will…
