We cannot fully espresso our thanks! We had so much fun on Wednesday, October 5, during our annual Connect Over Coffee Event. Our special guest alumni work in a wide range of information settings, from public and academic libraries to corporate and special libraries at Disney and NASA. We would like to thank all 38 participants, guests, and alumni who…
Did you miss Banned Books Trivia Night 2022? On Monday, September 19, ALASC kicked off Banned Books Week with a challenge of their own: How much do you know about banned books? This year, the ALASC Events Team stumped us with their trivia questions about the history of banned books in the United States. Can you guess what book was…
Dewey belong together? SJSU ALASC is currently recruiting for new team members to join us later this year. We are a group of highly motivated individuals who are eager to help our members make the most of their program. If you feel the same, we would love to have you join our team! Before she left last spring, our 2021-2022…
While you were away… Some members of the ALASC team were lucky enough to be on the ground at the first ALA Annual Conference (ALAAC) since the start of the pandemic at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D. C. Events co-coordinator Irene Miller, treasurer LaShaunda Croussore, and blogging assistant Emily Espanol took over the ALASC twitter (@ALASCSJSU)…
One of the main goals libraries set out to do is promote literacy in their communities. For younger audiences, this can look like getting them excited about the library and its materials. Here is a list of books that discuss the importance and power of libraries and storytelling in a variety of ways. Dear Librarian by Lydia M Sigwarth…