Many of you who may follow the ALA Facebook organization page may have noticed something seemed a bit off. Posts were being shot off left and right on asinine topics. Apparently the ALA page Facebook page had been hacked at some point over the Labor Day Weekend was not resolved for a good amount of time (even though many reports…
Thanks to Jean Bedord for this announcement. Good news! Information Today, the organizer of Internet Librarian Conference 2015, is again  generously extending a special rate to SJSU School of Information for this annual conference. The theme this year is "Morph:  Exploring New Roles & Directions for the Info Service Biz". The full 3 day conference is $499 for Early Bird registration and $549 after Sept. 25. Full program…
Recently Buzzfeed featured an article on a special guide for teens at the Sacramento Public Library. Justin Azevedo, the Arcade Branch Supervisor and a SJSU iSchool graduate came up with the idea behind this crucial guide. As stated in the Buzzfeed report, Azevedo said there are plans to distribute the information on fliers and on signs in library bathrooms so that young…
Want to get regular updates about student events, scholarships, webinars, contests, student chapter meetings and more? Interested in contributing to SJSU’s ALA Student Chapter? Sign up via the Canvas iSchool Platform to join the student group! Check out the tutorial below to get started: Joining Student Groups Canvas Tutorial Canvas Tutorial: Joining Student Groups through the iSchool Advising and Administration…
We are proud to announce the 2015-2016 Spectrum Scholarships awarded to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies with 12 highlighted below from SJSU (including Kai Forsley and Michelle Ng from our ALASC board)! Scholars were selected based on their commitment to diversity, commitment to entering the library profession, demonstrated community outreach, academic ability and achievements and…