Learn About Student Organizations at the SJSU iSchool!

Several student groups at the iSchool provide opportunities for networking, leadership, and service. These groups plan activities that benefit the entire student population. New students are encouraged to become involved with one or more of these organizations. Interested in learning more about SJSU student organizations? A panel showcase featuring student members from ALA, ASIS&T, FirstGen, iSchool Connext, SAA, SLA, and…

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Intellectual Freedom Panel Accessible Recording

Missed our intellectual freedom panel in April of 2018? We had representatives from the Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC), Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) and the director of both the Office of Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF). Helen Adams is the current chair of the IFC, Mack Freeman is the chair-elect for IFRT and James LaRue…

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Join us for Pour a Cup: Virtual Legislative Day!

Join the ALASC for an informal discussion with your fellow iSchool students about National Library Legislative Day (NLLD). NLLD is an event sponsored by the ALA to educate information professionals about effective advocacy tactics and pressing federal legislative issues that are impacting libraries. Bring your favorite cup of beverage to this virtual meeting and we will discuss talking points and…

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Opportunities from the Freedom to Read Foundation

Conable Scholarship Attend ALA Annual Conference 2018 for FREE (registration, transportation, housing for six nights, and a $300 stipend for meals and other expenses. The recipient also will receive a one-year membership in the Freedom to Read Foundation.) LIS student or recent graduate Deadline: Friday, April 27, 2018; the award will be announced by the second week in May More…

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ALASC iSchool Alumni Interview Panel Wrap Up

On April 6, 2018, ALASC hosted four iSchool alumni to talk about their careers and experiences at SJSU. The panelists were: Sara Brewington, a Business Analyst at McKesson Corporation; Abby Dansiger, a Librarian at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; Young Lee, a Librarian & Pathway to Law School Coordinator at Rio Hondo College, a community college outside of…

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