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Read more about the article Fall 2025 Graduation Reflections from Departing ALASC Executive Committee Members
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Fall 2025 Graduation Reflections from Departing ALASC Executive Committee Members

written by Cat Tang, ALASC Chair As the Fall 2025 semester comes to an end, it is that bittersweet time once again to say goodbye and congratulations to our graduating ALASC Executive Committee members! This semester, we say goodbye to our Social Media team members, Jacklyn (Jackie) Roussin and Wendy Thompson. Our Vice Chair, Eddie Lagos, though not graduating, is…

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December 19, 2025
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Graduation Reflections from ALASC

  With another graduation year upon us, our graduating ALASC members have some parting words to share with the iSchool:   Rebecca Natali ALASC Social Media Assistant Social Media Manager First Generation Student Group Webmaster Social Media Coordinator iSchool Student Assistant Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Library of Congress Intern "Although I am extremely proud and excited that I am…

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May 16, 2025
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RECAP of the ALA Presidential Panel

On Feb 24, 2025, ALASC had the honor of hosting ALA 2026-2027 presidential candidates, Andrea Jamison, Lindsay Cronk, and Maria McCauley as speakers to discuss their presidential campaigns and initiatives as possible future ALA President. Each candidate took a moment to introduce themselves and a slide with their bio was shared (this information is also available in this ALASC blog…

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March 11, 2025
Read more about the article ALASC Presents: American Library Association 2026-2027 Presidential Speaker Panel
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ALASC Presents: American Library Association 2026-2027 Presidential Speaker Panel

Being an active member of the American Library Association (ALA) means not just staying informed but also taking part in shaping the future of our profession. I’m Gabe Farmer, SJSU ALASC member and writer of the SJSU iStudent Blog, and I’m thrilled that I’ve been invited to collaborate on this post leading up to the ALA Presidential Candidates Speaker Panel.…

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February 17, 2025
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Transparency in Library Leadership

By Jolene Nechiporenko   Libraries are an excellent example of organizations that can benefit from the leadership strategy of transparency.  “The first important issue that drives transparent behavior is communication and helping people get the facts straight in the beginning and without emotional uncertainty.” (Crumpton, 2011) Transparent leadership can reap benefits when used in communication. “Easy access to information means…

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October 17, 2015
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