Written by: Mariea Whittington, SJSU MLIS, Dec 2014 (Vice Chair, SJSU ASIS&T 2013-14) As many of you know, to graduate the SLIS program, you have to either write a thesis, do a thesis project, or create an e-portfolio. Many students decide to take the latter option because it gives them […]
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Recap of Top Library Technology Trends from 2015 ALA Midwinter Conference
Written by: Monica St. Dennis, Vice Chair Every winter, the American Library Association (ALA) summons information professionals (and aspiring information professionals) from all over the country to discuss current issues facing the profession. This year, I decided to go, so I trekked to Chicago – they always schedule the conferences […]
Continue readingCareer Development – How the Hiring Process Really Works: An Insider’s Guide to Getting the Job
Wednesday, November 12 at 6pm (PT) Participant link (in Collaborate): http://bit.ly/ASISTCollab About this Event There are no second chances to making a great first impression. Even the smartest and most qualified need to prepare! So what can you do to stand out from the crowd? How can you rock the […]
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Faculty Lightning Talks Monday, October 27, 2014, 6:00 PM PT – 7:15 (ish) PM PT Participant link: https://sas.elluminate.com/d.jnlp?sid=2011274&password=D.1F347355930FCCD3C02849177570FF About the Event The ASIS&T Student Chapter is excited to welcome five SJSU iSchool faculty members who will share their latest research on technological topics in a fast-paced pecha kucha-style event. Dr. […]
Continue readingWhat Active Membership Taught Me: A Reflection from a Former Student Chapter Chair
Written by: Suzanne Rogers Gruber There are many things I could tell you about ASIS&T membership being good for your studies or your career, but you can already find them in the Prezi on the front page of this website that I made with the help of the Executive Committee. […]
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