Written By: Adina Vega Edited By: Lan An and Idyll Lee What motivated you to pursue an MLIS degree? Simple answer: I love books. Complex answer: I became a librarian because I like taking information chaos and making it feel manageable. I care about equity, and I don’t think access Read more
Join the Special Libraries Association Student Chapter (SLASC) on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM PT for a chat with alumna Laura Dowell! Come with questions for Laura on building your CV and how she landed an academic librarian position right at graduation! Date & Time: Friday, March 13, 2026 Read more
Written by: Genevieve Hammang Edited by: Lan An and Idyll Lee What motivated you to pursue an MLIS degree? I wanted a career where I could contribute to the public good. I’ve worked a few jobs that felt like trying to sell trash. I didn’t want to make what I Read more
Struggling with a specific ePort competency? Not sure how to choose the best artifacts? You’re not alone! Join us for a Q&A session with MLIS alum Laura Dowell, where we’ll break down the different ePort competencies and answer all your burning questions. Whether you’re feeling stuck on a particular comp Read more
Join SLASC for a conversation with SJSU iSchool graduates who served on the SLASC Executive Committee when they were students. They’ll share about their past work with SLASC and where their careers have taken them since graduation. Panelists include Lauren Kime, JonLuc Christensen, Tina Kremzner-Hsing, and Amy Nykamp. To register: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqf-CupjotGNCwW0xqSGiOi8nMIwvXEtld