I work in a one-person library. Have you seen Better Call Saul? Remember that episode where Saul Goodman works in an office in the back of a nail salon, and answers the phone in a fancy accent pretending to be his own secretary? That is what my job is like, and I love it. Being in a one-person library is…
If you're looking to connect with fellow iSchool members, look no further. Our annual "Connect Over Coffee" event is coming up and we would LOVE to have you. Read on for more information! Please join us on October 20, 6 pm PT, for our special networking event Connect Over Coffee. Our alumni guests have experience working at public libraries, academic…
American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries is a grantmaking program to deliver relief to libraries recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. With funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the American Library Association (ALA) will distribute $2 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to help anchor libraries as strong humanities…
Hi, My name is Carlos Bugarin, Chair of the American Library Association Student Chapter (ALASC) here at the SJSU School. I want to welcome you to the ALA! In order to make the most of your ALA experience, we wanted to share with you the following ALA resources. ALA website: As new ALA members, we invite you to take…
Get to Know ALASC Executive Committee Social Media Manager, Amelia Smith! What inspired you to get into the library field? Several reasons: my lifelong love of books and libraries, having a job that enables me to connect with people of all walks of life, and fulfilling my goal of becoming a public servant are the biggest reasons. Who are your…