Upcoming Events in March: Mark Your Calendars

If you're debating whether to do an E-port or Thesis we have a great event on March 18 @ 6pm PST to give curious students insight and perspective. Speakers include Angela Gates (ALASC Treasurer) who is doing the thesis project, and Kelley (Kay) Wantuch who recently completed her E-port. Bring your questions and join us here: bit.ly/1O23wUb (Links to an external site.). ALSO in MARCH…

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SLA Event on Professional Activities and Relationships

On December 9th at 6pm PT the SJSU SLA presents Dee Magnoni — Research Library Director at Los Alamos National Laboratory and President-Elect of the Special Libraries Association.  You’ve heard the advice before: get involved with a professional association. Why is this important? What are the synergies? How do you determine your association fit? What about finding a mentor, then cultivating that relationship? Dee Magnoni…

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Book Review: What They Don’t Teach You In Library School

by Katy DiVittorio Earning a MLIS is a major achievement that prepares graduates for successful careers as information professionals.  However, going from theory to reality challenges new graduates to navigate situations that their education may not have covered.  Elizabeth Doucett’s book “What They Don’t Teach You in Library School” hopes to fill some of these gaps.  Doucett is a long-time…

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