Authenticity & Self-Expression in the Library Profession

2018 ALA NMRT President’s Program Authenticity & Self-Expression in the Library Profession Friday, 6/22 from 1-4PM More information: https://tinyurl.com/NMRT2018 The New Members Round Table (NMRT) President's Program at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference will explore authenticity in the library profession. This preconference workshop will examine the NMRT Presidential theme "You Belong Here" by considering how the library profession can create more inclusive environments…

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Opportunities from the Freedom to Read Foundation

Conable Scholarship Attend ALA Annual Conference 2018 for FREE (registration, transportation, housing for six nights, and a $300 stipend for meals and other expenses. The recipient also will receive a one-year membership in the Freedom to Read Foundation.) LIS student or recent graduate Deadline: Friday, April 27, 2018; the award will be announced by the second week in May More…

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It’s Money Smart Week!

Received from the ALA: It is never too early to become financially literate. At every stage in life, we are faced with financial issues, whether it means spending our allowance wisely, obtaining loans for college, applying for a mortgage or saving for retirement. And our nation’s libraries are here to help, with a wealth of free resources and programs. From…

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Recap: 2018 Blizzard Entertainment Tour

Post written by Joyce Peng, our Social Media Manager! Friday, April 13, we hosted a tour of the Blizzard Entertainment campus, library, and museum. We were lucky to have one of our own, Co-Chair and Webmaster Melissa Ward, to be our tour guide, as she works at Blizzard as a Digital Asset Coordinator. We started off the tour by looking…

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June 23: ALA Conference Poster Session

Are you attending the ALA Conference in New Orleans this year in June? SJSU is calling for alumni and current students to present at the iSchool's FIRST EVER Community Impact Showcase Poster Session event on June 23rd! There are many benefits to getting involved and being a presenter: Enhance your Resume Develop your Professional Network Share your experiences working on a…

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