Post written by David Fournier, Treasurer (2017-2018). I had the opportunity to attend the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans from June 21 to June 26. The experience left me feeling a greater confidence that this is the perfect field for me. I am grateful for the funding from Dr. Hirsh, for it would have not been possible to do…
Photo is of five of our very own ALASC board members at the ALA Poster Session: (Left to Right) Janelle Peck (Secretary/Archivist), Stephanie Barnaby (Chair), Rachel Silverstein (Virtual Events Coordinator), Joyce Peng (Social Media Manager), and David Fournier (Treasurer). Post written by Joyce Peng, our Social Media Manager! I attended the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans from June 21…
The American Library Association Student Chapter (ALASC) at SJSU’s School of Information is now accepting nominations for the 2018-19 executive board. ALASC is committed to fostering community and connections among students at the School of Information and helping to provide resources for professional development and we want you to get involved! We have the following open positions on our executive…
Missed our intellectual freedom panel in April of 2018? We had representatives from the Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC), Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) and the director of both the Office of Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF). Helen Adams is the current chair of the IFC, Mack Freeman is the chair-elect for IFRT and James LaRue…
Join the ALASC for an informal discussion with your fellow iSchool students about National Library Legislative Day (NLLD). NLLD is an event sponsored by the ALA to educate information professionals about effective advocacy tactics and pressing federal legislative issues that are impacting libraries. Bring your favorite cup of beverage to this virtual meeting and we will discuss talking points and…