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Descriptor News / Descriptor Winter 2014

Letter from the Editor, Winter 2014

Welcome to the Winter issue of ALASC’s newsletter, the SLIS Descriptor! In this issue, you will get to read about one public library’s pioneering school readiness program; how two students have made the most of on-site, virtual, and international internship opportunities; one student’s reflection on plagiarism; and how you can gain valuable editorial and writing experience as a member of…

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January 26, 2014
Events

Join ALASC for an end of semester happy hour!

The end of the semester is fast approaching! Join ALASC on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 6pm at Thirsty Bear for an end of semester happy hour! We look forward to mingling, learning from each other, and providing a space for SJSU SLIS students to meet each other face-to-face. Let's toast to completing another semester!   Where: Thirsty Bear, 661 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105 When: Thursday,…

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November 27, 2013
Descriptor Fall 2013 / Descriptor News

Digital Dance: A Place for Digital Learners at New York Public Library’s Dance Division

Digital Dance: A Place for Digital Learners at New York Public Library's Dance Division by Selena Chau   Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to work in a dance moving image archive, so I wanted to describe some of the exciting digital initiatives happening in this field. If you have ever visited special collections or archives, you know that…

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November 2, 2013
Descriptor Fall 2013 / Descriptor News

Letter from the Editor, Fall 2013

Welcome to the Fall 2013 issue of ALASC’s newsletter, the SLIS Descriptor. In this issue you'll find articles about  a wide range of topics. You'll get to read about a fellow student's study abroad experience in Australia. You'll learn about a new SLIS wiki. You'll get a fresh perspective on Pinterest, and how it can be used as a study…

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October 30, 2013
Descriptor Fall 2013 / Descriptor News

Pasadena City College’s Certificate in Digitization Skills for Libraries and Cultural Heritage Institutions

Pasadena City College’s Certificate in Digitization Skills for Libraries and Cultural Heritage Institutions by Nancy Steinmann I’m very happy to report that I just received a paraprofessional level certificate in digitization skills for libraries and cultural heritage institutions from Pasadena City College (PCC) in Pasadena, California. I began this program in August 2012, in addition to my SJSU MLIS degree classes,…

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October 30, 2013
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