Upcoming Event: iSchool Student Group Meet & Greet

iSchool Student Group Meet & Greet Thursday, September 3, 6:30 pm Pacific Time Register in advance on Zoom: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvdOyvqTkjEtZclblbUoi4YZz8EhQMq0bk Please join us for a virtual Meet & Greet with iSchool student groups. This is an opportunity to meet fellow iSchool students and learn about the various student organizations. We’ll talk about who we are, what we do, and how to…

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ALA’s New Member Roundtable Alternative Voices

  The American Library Association's New Member Roundtable (NMRT) helps you get to know the library field better. NMRT's Alternative Voices blog series serves as a platform for librarians from underrepresented communities to share their backgrounds and their insights into the present and future of librarianship. Last month, Alternative Voices interviewed Nichelle Hayes. In addition to her job as Director…

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Upcoming Sessions in the 2020 Diversity Webinar Series

Hello everyone! In preparation for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, please be sure to check out the current schedule for upcoming sessions in the 2020 Diversity Webinar Series being organized by SJSU iSchool Assistant Professor Dr. Michele Villagran, who serves as chair of the Diversity Committee. Information on the upcoming sessions can be located here.

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Effective Telephone Interviews for LIS Job-Seekers

Telephone interviews are an increasingly common avenue for LIS employers to conduct a "get-to-know-you" session before inviting applicants to in-person or video interviews. ALA's Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), in conjunction with the New Professionals LIS Outreach Team, will be hosting a free webinar on effective telephone interviewing on Friday, June 5, 10-11 a.m. Register for the webinar here…

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