Greetings from ALASC, Melony here! This month, as you may know, is Black History Month, a time where we can all join together as allies in equality and justice efforts for African American communities in the United States. This month’s dedication was originated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who organized the Association for the Study of African American Life and…
As 2022 comes to an end, I thought to look into different media and explore what was most popular and best selling in certain areas. As a new librarian, I find it important to be knowledgeable in popular culture and materials. Here is a list of 2022 best books, film, music, video games and board games from various sources.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Books…
   This year, we’ve been seeing libraries grow and adapt to changing information needs. Diverse forms of media are increasingly being represented in library collections. One of my favorite things I’ve noticed this year at my local library is the growing diversity in its collections. I’ve checked out board games, video games, movies, a bubble machine, and even a…
Congratulations, Cybele! The SJSU ALASC is thrilled to learn that Cybele Kohel, one of our classmates and a fellow student leader with SJSU REFORMA, has been selected to participate in the ALA’s Emerging Leaders Program for 2023! When we emailed our congratulations, Cybele admitted the announcement was unexpected. “When I filled out the forms I just thought I’d be a…
Welcome back, Melony! ALASC's very own blogging assistant, Melony DelReal, recently returned from a magical LIS-focused trip to Northern Ireland, thanks to a study abroad opportunity from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The opportunity was advertised through the iSchool iAlerts-- yet another reason why we should always be reading our emails! Melony recently shared her story with us…