Please join SJSU ALASC on a FREE behind-the-scenes tour of Blizzard Entertainment in Irvine, CA! The tour will take place Friday, April 13, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here is your chance to learn more about Blizzard's archivist team, the Vault, as they work to curate, catalog, and care for special collections that include: digital assets, artwork, sound…
From the ALA VLLD page: Virtual Library Legislative Day is part of the American Library Association’s (ALA) National Library Legislative Day, held each spring in Washington, D.C. This year, National Library Legislative Day will be May 7-8, 2018. Virtual Library Legislative Day activities will be held throughout the week of May 7-11, 2018, and will be an opportunity for all library advocates to make…
The ALASC is hosting an informal and relaxing chat about topics on library science tomorrow. Please join us for some interesting discussions and networking - don't forget to brew up your favorite tea and/or coffee! :D Also - have a happy and spoOoOoOoOoky Halloween!! Topic: What does Library Science mean to you? When: November 1, 2017 3:00-4:00pm PT Where: The ALASC Collaborate Room –   https://sas.elluminate.com/d.jnlp?sid=2011274&password=D.1DE8BD4F5689D26E3D81743758D07E The…
Sent from Don Wood, ALA Chapter Relations Officer: Financial literacy is important to everyone—especially students. According to an article in today’s news, “For many recent graduates, student loan debt is literally giving them nightmares. Over the last decade, college-loan balances in the United States have jumped to an all-time high of $1.4 trillion, according to a recent report by Experian. The average outstanding balance…
Whether you are attending the conference or just live in the area, this is a great opportunity to meet iSchool faculty and your fellow students! We’re heading to Riverside for the California Library Association Conference in a few weeks. It’s going to be a great conference, and we’re especially excited for our networking reception. If you will be attending the…