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  • A Whole New World! : Networking and Developing New Skills as a Student at ALA’s Annual Conference
    As a previous undocumented person and the first generation to pursue higher education, I never thought I would have the honor and privilege to travel to Washington D.C., attend the ALA’s conference, and participate in the Pura Belpré Celebration and Noche de Cuentos.
  • Preserving Culture in D.C.: A Closer Look into the Library World
    As one of the three REFORMA SJSU members to attend ALAAC22, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share what I learned, experienced, and the impact it has had on my current work.
  • REFORMA in the Nation’s Capital

    What events does REFORMA National do at the American Library Association’s Annual Conference? Read on to find out what I learned as a first-time attendee.

  • REFORMA SJSU iSchool Student & Alumni Group Is Looking For Officers
    Have you been wanting to connect with other students at the iSchool? Are you passionate about serving the Spanish-speaking and the Latinx community in libraries? Did you know that REFORMA SJSU iSchool Student & Alumni Group is accepting nominations for officer positions?
  • ¡Bienvenida, Perla!
    This month the REFORMA SJSU iSchool Student & Alumni Group welcomes Perla, our new secretary.
  • Hello! ¡Hola! An interview with Aurelio Días Ferreira. Una entrevista con Aurelio Días Ferreira
    Aurelio Días Ferreira answers questions in Spanish about the iSchool course he teaches to beginning speakers.
  • Saying Goodbye to Executive Board Members
    This month we are losing two founding members of the REFORMA SJSU iSchool Student and Alumni group. Rosa Rodriguez and Sophia LaMonica were the group’s founding President and Secretary. Both will be stepping down from their positions along with Stephanie Duran, who was the group’s Membership Coordinator. Before the next chapter of their LIS journey begins, we chatted with these three about their experience as officers.
  • Lessons, Ideas, and Resources Gained from Attending RNC IV
    REFORMA National Conference (RNC) unites students, professors, researchers, and professionals who share research and ideas to improve services to Latinx, Hispanic, and Spanish-speakers. I had the privilege of attending RNC IV this year thanks to those who generously donated to a scholarship fund that was available to students, librarians, and paraprofessionals.
  • Officers Fall 2021 Q & A
    The REFORMA SJSU iSchool Student and Alumni Group officers responded to several questions posed to them, reflecting on how they are observing or would like to see the aims of REFORMA met within their communities and the iSchool.
  • Hispanic Heritage Month Message from iSchool Director
    It is a fresh semester with some new faces. Hear the latest connection made between the new Director and Professor for the School of Information and SJSU iSchool Student and Alumni Group.
  • Seeking Students, Faculty and Staff to Spotlight During Hispanic Heritage Month
    SJSU iSchool would like to spotlight iSchool students, faculty, and staff of Hispanic/Latinx heritage on their website and social media platforms as part of recognizing and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Share your stories! Pictures and short video clips are welcomed! Please fill out the form by October 11th to be…
  • How REFORMA Supports Librarianship Worldwide
    Tiffany Wilson is back with a new blog post about how libraries are supporting communities around the world and how REFORMA is playing a role.
  • Read with REFORMA SJSU iSchool
    We asked the REFORMA SJSU iSchool Executive Board officers about their favorite books, recent reads, and what they plan on reading during winter break!
  • Supporting REFORMA with the Library Bill of Rights
    Welcome to our first contributor post from our very own REFORMA SJSU iSchool student member, Tiffany Wilson. Here she discusses the connections between the ALA’s Library Bill of Rights and REFORMA Nationals Mission and Vision. The Library Bill of Rights closely connects to the REFORMA National Mission and Vision. The…
  • Welcome!
    Welcome to our first blog post! It was written by Dr. Michele A. L. Villagran, who explains the genesis of the REFORMA San Jose State University School of Information (REFORMA SJSU iSchool) student group: