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

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

📣 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

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

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 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 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 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!

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

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!

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-...

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

🗓️ 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)

🌿 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.

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.

📢 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...

📚 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

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!

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!

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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!

Need Support this Summer? We're Here for You! Whether you're a current student or thinking about joining us, the iSchool offers free Zoom appointments to support your goals and help you succeed. Schedule your appointment today and start planning your path forward. Schedule here: bit.ly/44SSRIq

There’s still time to sign up for Fall 2025 Open Classes! Open to alumni, prospective students, and professionals. Enrollment is based on space availability, so be sure to submit your request ASAP! Find the sign-up form here: lnkd.in/ehyhV5Mt Course List here: lnkd.in/g_Ygy8Gg

The latest episode of our Information Gone Wild video podcast featuring guest Sam Helmick, the new president of the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social is live on YouTube now! Watch the episode here: youtu.be/RShq68rZCaY

Please enjoy this first round of highlights from ALA 2025 in Philadelphia! We had an amazing time meeting so many inspiring people who share our passion for libraries! Sound off below if you see yourself in one of the photos so we can tag you if you’d like ⬇️

Congratulations to iSchool MLIS student Claire Kelley, who was selected as a 2025 ALA Emerging Leader! Our students continue to make waves in the library field, and we are so proud!

Discover how the Bay Area Young Adult Librarians Association (BAYA) is the ultimate vibe for leveling up your teen librarian career! Learn more and register here or at the link in our bio: sjsu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Congratulations to iSchool MLIS student Emily Stockton, who was awarded the SPIE SLA Engineering Library Student Award! Emily was specifically recognized for her work highlighting stories of marginalized communities within engineering documents. We are so proud of our students and alumni!

🚨New Episode of Information Gone Wild is live NOW!🚨 In this episode, our hosts talk with Dr. Nicole A. Cooke, a librarian who teaches at the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science. Watch the episode on YouTube here: youtu.be/fGME6VWmJBM

Congratulations to SJSU iSchool Alum Jennifer Fontanilla, who has been appointed Lodi’s new Library Director! We continue to be immensely proud of our Alumni and their impact on libraries everywhere! Read more about Jennifer and the Lodi Public Library here: www.lodinews.com/news/article...

The iSchool would like to extend a warm welcome to our new faculty member and Academic Program Coordinator for the Masters of Science in Informatics program, Sumeet Syal, MBA! Welcome to the Team!

Congratulations to SJSU iSchool Alum Laura Dowell, who has received the Rising Star Award at the 2025 Special Library Association's Annual Meeting! We are so proud of our Alumni and the impact they continue to have in the Library field!

Congratulations to iSchool MLIS student Justin Gaynor, who has received the Rising Star award at the 2025 Special Library Association's Annual Meeting. This award is limited to at most 5 individuals “who show exceptional promise of leadership and contribution to the association and profession."

Please join the SJSU iSchool for a free online symposium on which will focus on how food, music, and literacy play a significant role in the celebrations of Juneteenth. This event will take place on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Register here: sjsu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

ICYMI: The recording of our Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Symposium "South Asians in the Library and Information Science Field" is up on YouTube now! Watch here: youtu.be/h4wmKAamck8

Binnie Tate Wilkin was one of the founders of the ALA Black Caucus, and was inducted into the California Library Hall of Fame in 2019. She spent her career as a librarian, writer, lecturer, storyteller, and mentor to library school students of color. She will be greatly missed. 🕊️

Please enjoy some photos from the SJSU iSchool College of Information, Data, and Society graduation reception! Congratulations again to all our graduates!

Prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kherson Library possessed one of the largest collections of Braille books in Southern Ukraine. The collection, along with much of library, was destroyed in a targeted missile attack in 2023. To learn more and to donate: ischoolblogs.sjsu.edu/community-en...

Attendees at our iSchool ALA Annual reception on 6/28 from 3-5pm Eastern at the Philadelphia Marriott are invited to join us for a Poster Session, where you can interact with student and alumni poster presenters at this free event! Event & RSVP Information: ischool.sjsu.edu/conference-r...

The iSchool community is invited to join together in VR for the iSchool Virtual Poster Session featuring Keynote Speaker Genesis Hansen, on June 27th from 12pm to 2pm (PDT). Link to Join Online (No special equipment needed): framevr.io/poster-room-... Learn More: ischool.sjsu.edu/special-even...

Congratulations to iSchool faculty member Jason Kaltenbacher, who has been named the new Associate Director of the SJSU School of Information, effective Fall 2025!

Please help us extend a warm welcome to our new Adjunct Professor, Dr. Ingrid Steinberg! Welcome to the Team, Dr. Steinberg!

The iSchool would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Adjunct Professor, Dr. Theresa Huff! "Dr. Huff is passionate about preparing students to critically evaluate human-AI interactions with an emphasis on ethics, inclusion, and learner-centered design." Welcome to the Team, Dr. Huff!

The SJSU iSchool is proud to announce Soma Safari (Reading Adventure), a collaboration with Books For Africa, Little Free Library, San José State University School of Information, and Kenya National Library Service! Read more about this important project: mshale.com/2025/06/04/u...

SJSU iSchool's own Dr. Norman Mooradian will be leading "The Shared Ethics Foundations of IG and AI Governance" webinar for ARMA International on June 10th! To register for this webinar head to the link in our bio, or www.pathlms.com/arma-interna...

Please help us extend a warm welcome to our new Adjunct Professor, Dr. Grace Babadola! Dr. Babadola will be teaching our inaugural course for our Human-Centered AI Certificate, ISDA 080: Introduction to Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Welcome to the Team!