SJSU School of Information

The SJSU School of Information is proud to be a sponsor of "Library Hunter" on YouTube! Library Hunter has previously covered the iSchool's VR exhibit, Freedom to Read, which you can check out here: https://lnkd.in/dKifw-sZ “Libraries aren’t just places—they’re sanctuaries of wonder, knowledge, and freedom. Library Hunter captures the joyful pieces of being among books, explores each library’s unique story, and defends the freedom to read.” Join Library Hunter and go on an adventure to discover diverse libraries, preserve cultural heritage, and share free knowledge! Subscribe & watch: https://lnkd.in/eyBesShn

ICYMI: Our CLA California Library Association Reception!

The iSchool was busy this fall with many Graduate Fairs and events! We were able to visit UCLA, University of California, Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, and more! We even got to experience wonderful museums, like the Hammer Museum pictured here, the Welwood Murray Memorial Library, and Solvang! We also met up with the Circle of Learning SJSU MLIS Alumni and current MLIS Bridging Knowledge Students at ATALM 2024.

Happening tomorrow!! Our free Native American Heritage Month Symposium will feature: --Cindy Hohl, MBA, MLIS, President, American Library Association --Brandon Castle, Native American & Indigenous Studies Librarian at the University of Massachusetts Amherst --Susan Gehr, Librarian at the College of the Redwoods --Genasis Kalawe, Digital Technician at Moa?e Moloka?i Digital Repository --Jonna C. P., Archivist at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and President of the AMERICAN INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (AILA) Register here: https://lnkd.in/eER9nT89

SJSU School of Information XR VOICES project is The Anthem Awards 2024 Silver Anthem Winner and 2nd Place in the category of Digital and Innovation Experiences! Shout outs to John Macleod and Timothy B. with XR Libraries, Kelly Rausch, Ulia Gosart, Alfredo Alcantar, Chase Allgood, Michele Atwater, our strategic partners Chief Dull Knife College and Little Free Library and San Jose State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Nicholas Higgins, Nancy Wulkan, Da’Taeveyon Daniels and Sodizin MedicineBull, who participated in our acceptance speech. More information about the award here: https://lnkd.in/eYgUxzq3

Yesterday, November 18th, the sun set in Barrow, Alaska?(now #Utqia?vik) and they won't see the sun for 67 days! There's an incredible school librarian, Erin A. Hollingsworth, traveling on a bush plane to serve school children even when there's no sun! She recently spoke at our SJSU School of Information #EarthDay symposium, which you can watch here: https://lnkd.in/eHnBZ4AX For reference:? https://lnkd.in/eT6X4iUu Note: Different people do use both names for the city. The northernmost point on the North Pole.

The iSchool will be hosting a networking meet-up on Monday, November 25, 2024 in Fairfield, Connecticut! If you are interested in getting to know fellow iSchool students, alumni, faculty, and staff in the Fairfield area, this is your chance! For more info & to RSVP click here: https://lnkd.in/gifdShqf

SJSU School of Information and Fairfield University are presenting an exhibition viewing, documentary screening, and discussion about the experience of children living in Ukraine since the start of the ongoing Russian-Ukraine War. The “Children Draw War, Not Flowers” exhibition tour will be Monday, November 25th at the Dimenna-Nyselius Library at Fairfield University presented by Dr. Ulia Gosart and Sara Clair of the iSchool! RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/eHBaTxTx

SJSU School of Information’s own Dr. Michele Angeline V. and Kara P. have recently published an article in the The Official Journal of the Young Adult Library Services Association Mental Health Edition. The article, “Beyond the Binary: Supporting Trans*, Two Spirit, and Gender Non-Conforming Teens’ Mental Health in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums,” discusses rewriting culture norms, supporting teens, and the recommended strategies that go along with it! You can find this insightful article here, from pages 27-31: https://lnkd.in/gZSkaBM3

ICYMI: SJSU School of Information Director Dr. Anthony Chow and iSchool alum Sharon Tani were elected as the California Library Association's President Elect and Director-At-Large! "Dr. Chow’s vision for his presidency centers on expanding CLA membership through targeted marketing strategies, including leveraging Google Ads, enhancing the CLA brand, and delivering tailored services to California librarians and Library and Information Science professionals." "As a new member of the CLA Board, Tani’s initial responsibility is to familiarize herself with the association’s ongoing activities and support current initiatives. She acknowledged the progress made in recovering from disruptions to library services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She noted other challenges, such as the rise in book challenges, dwindling funding, work-life balance, and the personal safety of library staff." Read more about their goals and initiatives in our article: https://lnkd.in/emu_jexB