Announcing the New ALASC Board!

We are excited to announce your 2020-2021 ALASC Executive Board! Chair – Natasha Finnegan Co-Chair/Webmaster – Meghann Weldon Treasurer – Liza Schlosser Secretary/Archivist – Gabrielle Visco  Events Coordinator – Elizabeth Wiest Events Coordinator – Kelli Roisman Social Media Manager – Violet McCrigler Blogging Assistant – Alyssa Key Blogging Assistant – Tobias Bodine Congratulations to all! Thank you to everyone who…

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Elections are now open for SJSU ALASC’s Student Leadership Team!

The ALA Student Chapter (ALASC) is excited to announce the opening of our Elections voting for the 2020-2021 academic year!  We have a wonderful group of candidates available for selection. Every student in the SJSU iSchool (including newly-enrolled students) is automatically an ALASC member, so every student can participate in the voting process! >> Please click here to cast your…

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NEWS FROM ALA: Patricia ‘Patty’ Wong wins 2021-2022 ALA Presidency

It was announced today by ALA that Patricia "Patty" M. Wong, city librarian at Santa Monica (Calif.) Public Library and current SJSU professor, has been elected 2021-22 president-elect of the American Library Association (ALA). She received 6,718 votes, while her opponent, Steven Yates, who is the assistant director of the University of Alabama's School of Library and Information Studies, received 2,448…

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ALASC – Now Accepting Nominations for 2020-2021 Executive Board!

The American Library Association Student Chapter (ALASC) at SJSU’s School of Information is now accepting nominations for the 2020-2021 executive board. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership experience, work on your communication skills, and make a real difference at the iSchool and in the field of information science. You will join a passionate group of fellow students who…

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UPCOMING EVENT: Connect over Coffee Spring 2020

Join the ALASC for a virtual networking event to meet information professionals from around the country. You’ll get job search tips and have the chance to share your interests and ask questions. Video participation is highly encouraged. Don’t forget your favorite hot beverage! 5:30-6:30 PM (PT) on April 23, 2019 RSVP Register in advance for this meeting: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZMld-uqqzotnMjnua-mk_KLxlgepP2m4A   After…

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