Written By: Marisa Lee Students, have you ever wondered about the benefits of professional organization membership? The Special Libraries Association (SLA) offers student membership for just $10 USD annually! With membership, you have access to member networks, mentorship, and much Read more…
Written by: Gabrielle S. Vasquez BatesEdited by: Adina Vega and Jenny Roach As librarians, we are keepers of stories. We read, research, write, create, share, educate, and archive. In light of current events surrounding the LGBTQIA community, we can choose Read more…
Written By: Adina Vega Edited by: Gabrielle S. Vasquez Bates and Jenny Roach The official crest of the Grolier Club was founded in 1884. So you love books, but do you really love books? If so, you may want to Read more…
Written by: Jenny Roach Edited by: Gabrielle S. Vasquez Bates and Adina Vega What images come to mind when you hear the word astrology? Fortune cookies? Horoscopes in newspaper print? Someone hunched over crystal balls surrounded by a slew of Read more…
Written by: Gabrielle S. Vasquez Bates Edited by: Adina Vega and Jenny Roach A long time ago in a galaxy far away (California), George Lucas created what would become some of the most iconic characters in pop culture. With newer Read more…
Written by: Adina Vega Edited by: Gabrielle S. Bates A collection of opulent Fabergé eggs on display. The United States celebrates Easter in April, and eggs are a common theme for the month. Many people celebrate by displaying their fabergé Read more…
Written by: Jenny Roach Edited by: Gabrielle S. Bates and Adina Vega We often think of special libraries as “offshoots” of traditional libraries–but what if they came first in history? In order to answer this question, we’ll need to travel Read more…
Written by: Adina Vega Edited by Gabrielle S. Bates and Jenny Roach Bowie performing as The Thin White Duke on the Station to Station tour in 1976. Innovative. Revolutionary. Brave. Bowie’s life was art, and his music has influenced artists, Read more…
Written by: Adina Vega Edited by: Gabrielle S. Vasquez Bates A cartoon featured La Cucaracha, a Chicano rights newspaper featured in the Archives. March 31st commemorates one of the most influential Mexican-American labor leaders and civil rights activists, César Chávez. Read more…
Written by: Gabrielle S. Bates After a day of heavy rain, the air carries a scent of renewal and refreshment. Petrichor is the combined smell of plant oils, bacteria, and ozone. Our sense of smell can stir up memories, like Read more…
Written by: Gabrielle S. Bates Special Libraries arise from passion. A passion to preserve, contribute to history, or share and bond with others. The Michelson Cinema Research Library was born from one couple’s passion. Harold Michelson was a storyboard artist Read more…
Written by: Gabrielle S. Bates Earlier in the Fall, Jordan Burghardt chatted with the SJSU Special Libraries Student Chapter. Currently, Jordon Burghardt holds the title of Director of Engagement for SLA. She began the interview by defining special libraries. Burghardt Read more…
Written by: Marisa Lee Our Fall 2022 program focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in libraries continued on October 17 with a conversation with SJSU iSchool faculty member, Dr. Michele Villagran, whose research centers on cultural intelligence, diversity Read more…
Written by: Gabrielle S. Bates During the Great Depression, married women were forbidden from employment in 26 states. During this time, women working outside the home contributed to eradicating family values. This changed in the 1940s due to WWII when Read more…
Written by Ghoul-brielle S. Bates Pumpkin lattes are steaming, sweaters are being dusted off, the leaves are changing colors and the temperatures have begun to drop (except in California). Now that it’s Fall, some of us are preparing for Halloween Read more…
The rumored White House vinyl record collection does exist!
Farewell to the blog team…and a huge thank you!
History is in the ingredients.
Still unsure about how to seek opportunities? Listen to Deb Hunt.
A place for cartoon preservation!
Denver is abundant with history!