From I Love Libraries: Nominate a librarian for the 2018 I Love My Librarian Award! Our nation’s librarians transform their communities, schools and campuses, improving the lives of the people they serve every day. If a librarian has made an impact on you or your community, now is your chance to honor their contributions. The I Love My Librarian Award…
Become a Computer Coach or a Reading Tutor for adult learners at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library! Imagine that you could not read a bus schedule, interpret the directions on a medicine bottle, or complete basic tasks on the computer. Please consider becoming a volunteer tutor or a computer coach for the adult literacy program, Partners in Reading,…
For the 2018-2019 academic year the following individuals will be serving on the executive board for the student chapter of the American Library Association (ALASC) at SJSU’s School of Information. Chair: Melissa Ward Treasurer: Stephanie Murakami Virtual Events Coordinator: Beth Cartier Regional Events Coordinator: Sarah Martin Social Media Manager: Joyce Peng Newsletter Editor: Elva Ortega Secretary/ Archivist: Janelle Peck We…
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…