Connect Over Coffee

Join the ALASC for a virtual networking event. You’ll learn networking tips from iSchool Career Consultant Jill Klees and chat with industry professionals from around the country. Video participation is highly encouraged. Don’t forget your favorite hot beverage!  5:30-6:30 PM (PDT) October 30, 2019   RSVP Register in advance for this meeting: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/d27cafcb8c4a783034538d7d4481ef37  After registering, you will receive a confirmation…

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National Banned Book Awareness Week 2019

September 22-28, 2019 How many “banned books” does your library have? Join us for our Literary Photo Scavenger Hunt  AND  Win an Amazon gift card for the most Banned Book Photos! The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 347 challenges to library, school and university materials and services in 2018. Of the 483 books challenged or banned in 2018, the Top 11 Most Challenged…

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Career Planning and iSchool Resources

Now that classes are rolling, you might not have much time to think about your next career move. Whether you are just starting your iSchool journey or preparing for graduation, it's important to plan ahead and consider your long-term goals. Fortunately, the iSchool has lots of resources available to support you. Did you know there are regular online career workshops?…

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Fall 2019 Student Organization Panel

Join the ALASC and representatives from other iSchool student groups as we share who we are and what we do. All students are welcome to join! Date: September 3, 2019 Time: 6:30-7:30 PM PT RSVP: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/304f60d599d41d384ac87b605f06faf5

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ALASC Blizzard Library Tour: Third Time’s a Charm!

Guest post by Mayra Ortiz I entered the drawings for this rare opportunity each semester since I began my MLIS journey in the Spring of 2018. I was lucky to win a ticket on my third semester. I have always been a video game enthusiast and have spent hundreds of hours playing Blizzard Entertainment games. My favorite game, which I…

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