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Did You Miss Connect Over Coffee?

This past Wednesday evening of October 25, ALASC hosted the fun-as-always “Connect Over Coffee” virtual event via Zoom. We were delighted to see an impressive turnout, and the night was filled with fantastic discussions and insightful conversations.  We would like to thank our guests panelists for coming and sharing their experiences and knowledge with our current classmates. The panel included:…

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October 27, 2023
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🎃📚Spooky Book Recommendations From ALASC Executive Committee Members📚🎃

Welcome, fellow lovers of all things spine-chilllinggg! As the autumn leaves fall and Halloween approaches, our cravings for tales of the supernatural, the eerie, and the macabre tend to grow stronger. If you’re on the hunt for a literary scare or a cozy pumpkin-spiced cozy vibe, some of ALASC’s executive committee members have gathered around a digital campfire to share…

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October 24, 2023
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Equity Diversity and Inclusion / Library and Information Science

Around the World in Junior Nonfiction

Around the World in Junior Non-Fiction!  Hello everyone, this is Samantha from the ALASC Blogging Team! Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of intolerance towards others in the news. Many of these issues involve youths, and most of the banned books are children's books. It’s sad to see so much hate and fear in the world that I believe could…

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May 16, 2023
Equity Diversity and Inclusion / Events / Library and Information Science / SJSU iSchool

AAPI Heritage Month 2023

Hi, it’s DiAndra from ALASC’s blogging team! May marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an occasion to honor the contributions and achievements of AAPI communities in America. As library and information science students, we have an important role to play in preserving and promoting AAPI heritage. During May, many cultural heritage organizations and libraries…

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May 8, 2023
Read more about the article iSchool Classmates that Work in Academic Libraries
Library and Information Science

iSchool Classmates that Work in Academic Libraries

iSchool Classmates that work in Academic Libraries Previously, I wrote a post about working in public libraries that my peers and I were able to provide feedback on. I thought to expand the idea to other professions in librarianship other than my own to learn from those who have first-hand experience in the field.  What drew you to academic libraries? …

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May 1, 2023
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