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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 15

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: ow.ly/Yxqv50WGM7W

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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 15

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: youtu.be/RShq68rZCaY
SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/@InfoGoneWild

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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 15

📣 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: ow.ly/Lcco50WGgs5

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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 14

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 School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 12

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!

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 12

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!

Reposted by SJSU School of Information

Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Aug 12

Truly honored to have the opportunity to serve and collaborate with library associations around the world! 🌍 Grateful to the IFLA Management of Library Associations for your trust and amazing teamwork. Excited for the great collaborations ahead! 🚀
@ifla.org @sjsuischool.bsky.social

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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 12

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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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 10

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: ischool.sjsu.edu/information-...

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 10

The books we collected for donation at ALA have arrived in Ukraine!

This project aims to support literacy for Ukraine’s war-effected kids by providing books and Little Free Libraries.

A huge thanks to everyone who made this possible!

@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social

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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 7

🗓️ 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: ischool.sjsu.edu/networking-m... (link in bio)

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌿 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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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 4

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

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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Jul 31

📢 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 👉 forms.gle/SkDqLmDncPVY...

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Jul 29

📚 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. 🌍

Help us reach our goal here 👉: ow.ly/uliL50WwRUO

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Jul 25

Congratulations to Dr. Souvick Ghosh 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!

We love when our faculty and students are recognized for their incredible contributions!

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Jul 23

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!

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Jul 23

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
🔗 sjsu.zoom.us/j/87431587406

Keynote: Alexis Bard Johnson, Curator, ONE Archives

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Jul 23

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: booksforafrica.org/donate/donat...

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Jul 22

Join us in supporting Dr. Ulia Gosart as she presents at the SAA 2025 Research Forum!

🗓️ July 23 | 12:15–1:10 PM CT
📚 Ukraine’s Libraries in Wartime: To Save Memory, People, Hope
With Dr. Ulia Gosart (SJSU) & Rhonda Clark (PennWest Clarion)

🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Jul 21

Join the SJSU iSchool for a free online symposium on wellness in the LIS field, featuring keynote Loida Garcia-Febo.

📅 Thursday, July 31st at 10am–12pm PT

We will explore self-care, stress relief & workplace wellness.
🔗 Register: ow.ly/OO9Y50Ws2Yy

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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Jul 21

SJSU alum @mychal3ts.bsky.social is featured in the New York Times for spotlighting the emotional labor library workers take on daily. 💚📚 A reminder that behind every library moment is someone navigating tough realities. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2024/10/31/w...

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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Jul 18

Please help us extend a very warm welcome to our new Assistant Professor, Dr. Hengyi Fu!

"Dr. Fu's research areas primarily focus on online peer production, health informatics, and health information behavior and interaction."

Welcome to the Team, Dr. Fu!

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