Join us on October 17th for a captivating panel discussion featuring experienced medical librarians from the University of California San Francisco and Stanford Lane Medical Library. Discover the dynamic world of medical librarianship and learn about the diverse career paths available in this exciting field. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of a […]
Have you ever wondered what memory work looks like after violence? Please join SLASC and SAASC for a co-hosted talk with Hannah Whelan, Associate Director (formerly Digital Archivist) of Texas After Violence (TAV)—a community-based archive dedicated to understanding the impacts of state violence on individuals, families, and communities. Please register here: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuceuhpjItGNNysblae_TKQ0rv79OWdP92
Join us for an engaging session where a panel of SLA professionals will share essential insights to help students succeed in their careers. Each speaker will highlight a key aspect of working in special libraries, offering valuable advice and perspectives from their own experiences. While SLA’s role in the profession will be discussed, this session […]
Join us for an exciting journey into The Merril Collection, led by Lucas Emirzian from the Toronto Public Library. Explore over 85,000 items of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction, including rare books, graphic novels, pulp magazines, and more. Learn how this remarkable collection preserves the legacy of speculative storytelling, from classic tales to fringe […]
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 or just want to hear […]
Join us for a conversation with Matthew Housch, Curator of Collections and Archives at the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Matthew will walk us through the work of preserving the historical treasures of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Hear firsthand about the unique challenges involved in maintaining these collections, and discover how they […]
Join us for a discussion with Christine Cheng and Dr. Kevin Miller of the UC Davis Library Archives and Special Collections, focusing on the Native American History and Culture Collection. Discover the vital work being done to preserve and provide access to materials that document Native American history, culture, and contemporary issues. Christine and Kevin […]
Please join the Special Libraries Association Student Chapter (SLASC) on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 PM (PT) for a special presentation from the Obama Presidential Library, a part of the National Archives. Speaker Jill Zawacki will describe some of the work required to create the nation’s first all-digital Presidential Library, including a mid-project venue move from Chicago to […]
Please join the Special Libraries Association Student Chapter (SLASC) on Friday, October 3rd, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (PST) for a special presentation from the El Monte nonprofit, La Historia Historical Society Museum. Their mission is about preserving Mexican American history through community engagement and collaboration. Join us in hearing how Nena and […]
Please join the Special Libraries Association Student Chapter (SLASC) on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (PST) for a special presentation from the Yale Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Two archivists and a librarian at Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library meet to talk about the inner workings of […]
Welcome back Alice Nguyen ’24, librarian at the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), the national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management. Join us as she shares her professional journey in becoming a government librarian, insights as a SJSU MLIS alumna about the benefits of exploring outside traditional library settings after […]
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 at 6:00 PM PT Registration: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/rClgIdY3SE2xouxLH7v4qQ
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