   This year, we’ve been seeing libraries grow and adapt to changing information needs. Diverse forms of media are increasingly being represented in library collections. One of my favorite things I’ve noticed this year at my local library is the growing diversity in its collections. I’ve checked out board games, video games, movies, a bubble machine, and even a…
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…
Welcome back, Melony! ALASC's very own blogging assistant, Melony DelReal, recently returned from a magical LIS-focused trip to Northern Ireland, thanks to a study abroad opportunity from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The opportunity was advertised through the iSchool iAlerts-- yet another reason why we should always be reading our emails! Melony recently shared her story with us…
After a semester of conversations around self-advocacy, our Fall 2022 SJSU ALASC Chair Rachel Fleming reflected on all the events and conversations that she and the ALASC executive team had participated in. Self-Advocacy: Why & How Ideally everyone should have a seat at the table, but realistically many people have to ask for a seat. In all probability many had…
The Portland Book Festival Portland's first fully in-person book festival since the ~*you know*~ took place on a most perfect Oregon day. Hundreds of attendees lined up beneath placid gray skies on the lawn outside of the Portland Art Museum and neighboring venues to receive their wristbands and maybe a cup of coffee from a vendor that was well-place inside…