SJSU iSchool

The iSchool at San Jose State University prepares students for the 21st century information professions.

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Join the SJSU iSchool for “Moral Treatment: Libraries, Neurodiversity, and Labour in Historical Context” — a free online symposium on Aug 26, 2025 | 10–12 PT.

✨ Keynote speaker: Dr. Ben Mitchell, Librarian, Thompson Rivers University

Register here: https://t.co/CnW3pLjihb

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🎉 Congrats to Dr. Hengyi Fu on her new article in the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction! The study examines how internal contradictions shape community development using Activity Theory. 


Read here: https://t.co/KBS7gri5gS

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Candid moments from our ALA Reception at this year’s American Library Association Conference in Philadelphia! 📸✨ If you see yourself and want to be tagged, DM or drop a 👋. View more photos from the conference and other iSchool events: https://t.co/AF46Dhzuht

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New episode! Our Information Gone Wild podcast features Dr. Sandra Hirsh — librarian, editor of Library 2035, and Associate Dean at SJSU's College of Information, Data & Society.

Watch the episode here: https://t.co/lXePYi8AGW
SUBSCRIBE: https://t.co/BPjm1C4N3u

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📣 Sat, Aug 16 | 10:30 AM PT
Dr. Michele A. L. Villagran presents to REFORMA Oregon Chapter: Resilience in Practice: Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Values for Oregon Libraries. Learn how EI can foster resilience, self-regulation & purpose.
More info: https://t.co/sATvsAypAc

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SJSU iSchool MLIS student and Graduate Assistant Sarah Schwartz attended her first #ALA25, connecting with library leaders and helping collect hundreds of books, many for children, to send to Ukraine. 📚🌍 #SJSUiSchool

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SJSU iSchool MLIS student Jackie Leonard, Project Manager for iSchool Book Ecosystems, presented at #ALA2025. The initiative boosts engagement in underserved communities by supporting local book creation, translation, and access to diverse, culturally relevant stories.

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SJSU iSchool MLIS Student Lennox Bishop shares their experience presenting at ALA 2025 on behalf of Reading Nation Waterfall. Lennox is Co-Project Manager for the initiative, which works to build Book Ecosystems and support literacy in oppressed communities.

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SJSU iSchool MLIS Student Cat Tang reflects on her experience attending ALA 2025 and accepting the award for ALA Student Chapter of the Year. She was also named one of American Library Association's 2025-2026 Spectrum Scholars!

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Starting tomorrow, we're going to be highlighting student stories and impact from our time at this year's American Library Association Conference in Philadelphia!

Stay tuned to hear about the amazing experiences our students had making waves at ALA!

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Curious about a career in libraries or information science?
Join our MLIS Online Open House on August 14th to see how our fully online, ALA-accredited program can fit your goals and lifestyle.
📍 Online | 🕔 August 14th at 5:30–6:30 p.m. PT
RSVP today: https://t.co/2gxxvlGUbM

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🗓️ Save the date!
Join iSchool Director Dr. Anthony Chow for an Ask Me Anything session on Sept 2, 5:30–6:30 PM PT via Zoom.
Get a quick school update, then ask your questions live or in advance!

🔗 Info: https://t.co/QHT36Rx2Oo (link in bio)

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🌿 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Nurturing the Mind and Spirit! 💚 Recording coming soon.
Big thanks to our speakers: Dr. Anthony Chow, Loida Garcia-Febo, Lisa Melendez, Billey Albina, Jamia Williams, and Cat Tang.

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Congratulations to iSchool Associate Professor Dr. Michele A.L. Villagran, who will be giving several presentations at the upcoming REFORMA Conference in Long Beach, California September 18-21, and the ALISE Conference taking place in Kansas City, Missouri October 6-8!

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📢 Join us for the iSchool's SAA 2025 Networking Meet-Up!
📅 Mon, Aug 25 | 7pm
📍 Hilton Anaheim – Poppy's Lounge
🤝 Connect with students, alumni & faculty. No conference registration required! Guests are welcome.
RSVP 👉 https://t.co/GZpuIEiDhG

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📚 We’ve hit 71% of our goal to deliver 80,000 books to children in Kenya through the Soma Safari project! 🎉

We are only $7,000 away from the finish line. Help us bring the gift of reading to thousands of kids. 🌍

👉 Donate: https://t.co/RcppnD40ET

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Congratulations to @ohmyghosh and his collaborators, including iSchool students and faculty, on their papers, posters, and workshop contributions, which were accepted to the ASIS&T Annual Meeting 2025!

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Congrats to Dr. Laura Otero, iSchool Assistant Professor & MSIDT Program Coordinator, on presenting to the CSU Board of Trustees with Dr. Leslie Kennedy (CSU Office of the Chancellor) on using generative AI in teaching and learning!

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Join us in celebrating LGBTQIA+ librarianship, advocacy, and community!

Free online symposium: “Queer Archives, Exhibitions, and Community”
🗓️ Tuesday, July 29, 2024 at 10 AM – 12 PM PT
🔗 https://t.co/fWXbnxVhL6

Keynote: Alexis Bard Johnson, Curator, ONE Archives

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We're so close to sending 80,000 books to Kenya! 📚
SJSU iSchool’s Soma Safari is just $7K from its goal!
Support global literacy today👇
Donate: https://t.co/eZAbhDqq9b