Take a Virtual Tour of Libraries Around the World!

Join the ALASC for our Around-the-World Virtual Library Tour! We’re going to take you on a journey around the globe to visit mobile libraries on all seven continents. Yes, that includes Antarctica! And what’s a world tour without world-tour merchandise? Eligible attendees will receive a free, custom-designed t-shirt (while supplies last)! Register via Zoom: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudO6vpjMuH9SxKsmrsSGRE1nRLPbjvukW

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The One-Person Library

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…

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Connect Over Coffee!

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…

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Apply! New Humanities Grant for Libraries!

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…

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New to the American Library Association (ALA)? Explore the possibilities!

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…

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