iSchool Presents EDI Online Symposium March 27 Published: March 24, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland Please join the SJSU iSchool in celebrating Women’s History Month 2024 as we honor the achievements of Women in Library Advocacy!  read more ..read more

Published: March 24, 2024 by Kesheena Doctor In a previous blog, I mentioned I am the current College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) RSCA Advisory Committee assistant. In this role I helped organize the CPGE Online Student Conference. read more ..read more

Published: March 23, 2024 by Nicole Azof Please join the SJSU iSchool as we celebrate Irish Heritage Month, the time where we observe both the hardships and achievements Irish immigrants faced since arriving in America in pursuit of better livelihoods.  History and Overview - Irish-American Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide A Proclamation on Irish-American Heritage Month, 2022 | The White House Proclamation 6259—Irish-American Heritage Month, 1991 History | The NYC St. Patricks Day Parade “The Look of The Irish” Festival – March 22-24 Irish American Heritag ..read more

Published: February 14, 2024 by Jennifer Dawes In January 2024, I attended ALA’s LibLearnX Conference in Baltimore, MD with financial assistance from the iSchool’s travel grant. Entering my final semester in spring 2024, it was a wonderful opportunity to attend my first professional conference in the library field while also presenting with Dr. Chow.  read more ..read more

Published: February 11, 2024 by Kesheena Doctor Presenting at a conference is a great professional development opportunity but can be intimidating for those with minimal experience, like students. Student conferences are often limited to either the university or, on a smaller scale, a department within a university. read more ..read more

Hispanic Heritage Month Published: February 7, 2024 by Eori Tokunaga As part of the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the San José State University iSchool hosted a free online symposium in collaboration with REFORMA titled “Latinos: Contributing to the Fabric of the Nation.” The symposium began with a warm welcome by Dr. Anthony Chow and keynote speaker Loida-Garcia Febo. Following the opening remarks, Dr. Chow introduced the panel of guest speakers, featuring leaders in the LIS field: Supervising Librarian at New York Public Library Elisa Garcia, Academic Engagement ..read more

Published: February 6, 2024 by Kesheena Doctor This past fall semester was an extremely busy time for me. Not only was I working part time and taking a full course load, I also presented at two conferences! For those unaware, presenting at a conference takes a lot of preparation and careful planning. Conference Presentation Insight: Tips & Pointers Part 1 read more ..read more

Published by: Matsuko Friedland and Nicole Azof The SJSU iSchool is proud to share that SJSU President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson has issued a Presidential Directive permanently designating “February 19 as a Day of Remembrance for the harm done to Americans of Japanese descent who were forcibly detained, incarcerated and stripped of their possessions under the misguided sense that they posed a security risk during World War II”. On February 19th, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the U.S. Army to forcefully remove Japanese Americans from their home ..read more

Published: January 29, 2024 by Shannon Muir [image:21742] In January 2024, with assistance from the SJSU iSchool travel grant, I traveled to ALA’s LibLearnX in Baltimore, MD. While part of my reason for attending was to be part of a panel presentation, I also had the opportunity to network and attend programming to enhance my own education of the field outside the classroom. read more ..read more

Published: January 25, 2024 by Kesheena Doctor While an iSchool student, I’ve been able to attend conferences, get networking opportunities, and gain professional development. However, I have had little experience with presenting at conferences until this year, most notably at the 2023 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums and the International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum 2023. read more ..read more