internships – SJSU ALA Student Chapter (ALASC)

Virtual Internship Event – Monday, November 5th

Are you curious about digital internships? Join the ALA Student Chapter to learn how to research, apply, and obtain a virtual internship. Representatives from SJSU King Library, Humboldt State University, and In the Stacks will be available to answer questions on virtual internships and what they have to offer at their organizations. Monday, November 5th, 6:00 pm PT https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/ddba71764a309509c5b9141539e44ee6 We…

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October 30, 2018

Descriptor News / Descriptor Winter 2015

Stepping into International Librarianship with Librarians Without Borders

Stepping into International Librarianship with Librarians Without Borders by Alison Peters I am having more fun in library school than I ever imagined possible. A wonderful conundrum that is making it a challenge to reach the endgame (graduation), but which is allowing me the opportunity to participate in exciting LIS experience after experience, learning and growing all the way.…

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January 26, 2015

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Two Information Literacy Internships Compared: On-Site vs. Virtual

Two Information Literacy Internships Compared: On-site vs. Virtual by Darren Ilett Recently I realized I have enjoyed the best of both worlds in my two internships related to information literacy instruction. This summer, I worked as an on-site intern at the University of New Mexico’s Fine Arts and Design Library (UNM FADL), where I created digital learning objects. Currently and…

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November 1, 2014

Descriptor News / Descriptor Spring 2014

Archival Boot Camp at the Hill Museum and Manuscript Library

Archival Boot Camp at the Hill Museum and Manuscript Library by Mariea Daniell Whittington Nestled in Collegeville, Minnesota, and flanked by lakes, sits one of the oldest Benedictine monasteries in the United States. Founded 158 years ago, this abbey grew from only housing monks, to establishing an institution for higher education known as St. John’s University. The campus is also…

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April 29, 2014

Descriptor News / Descriptor Winter 2014

Real Life Experience for the Online Student

Real Life Experience for the Online Student by Brighid Gonzales Like many students in SJSU's SLIS program, library school is my chosen path to a career change. As someone entering graduate school without previous library work experience, I knew that it was imperative that I get as much experience as I could leaving school. The delicate balance of managing full-time…

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January 26, 2014

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