SJSU iSchool Audio/Video Podcast

Technology expert, information detective, manager, literacy expert, trainer, community programming coordinator, reader’s advisor, children’s storyteller, material reviewer, digital resource developer, and buyer — what do these varied roles have in common? These are just a few of the many hats that a public librarian can wear! Public Librarianship is one of the most diverse and evolving career path...

Hosted by San Jose State University’s School of Information Co-Sponsored by University of South Carolina’s School of Information Science and Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science Supported by ALA and AASL Access the captioned version of this webcast at https://youtu.be/KQuPzp6z-Jc

In the area of globalization, societies increasingly use visual arts to communicate and teach. This presentation explains universal and culturally-defined aspects of visual literacy in light of cultural arts. In the process, it signals the importance of understanding cultural differences to appreciate cultural visual values and minimize culture clashes. It then discusses the role that librarians p...

Join Bridging Knowledge Scholarship Advisory Board Member and Past-President of the American Indian Library Association, George Gottschalk, who shares reflections and trends within collections, acquisitions and technical services work in libraries. This program is part of the supplementary curriculum series for the IMLS-funded Bridging Knowledge Scholarship program at SJSU School of Information. A...

Ryan Vandenbroeck’s first job after graduating from the iSchool was as a Library Technician for Hewlett-Packard, after which he pivoted into a highly successful career as an information professional in private law firms. Today he is a Practice Department Research Liaison for Troutman Pepper, a position that enables him to use the broad range of his LIS skills as well as new knowledge mastered sinc...

iSchool Associate Professor Dr. Michael Stephens has been observing and interpreting the impact of emerging technologies on libraries and the communities they serve for decades. During this time, his award-winning insights have been presented nationally and internationally via conference keynotes, books, workshops, columns, and, most fortunately for us, as one of the iSchool’s most popular instruc...

Denver City Librarian Access the captioned version of this webcast at https://youtu.be/c5rH-kY1otA

On 30 June 2022, the SJSU School of Information is hosted a free online symposium in celebration of Pride Month. Welcome Dr. Anthony Chow, SJSU iSchool Director Library Services for the LGBTQIA+ Community​ Shannon M. Oltmann, Ph. D. (she/her/hers), University of Kentucky How LGBTQIA+ Librarians Shape Libraries Today Melinda Ann Borie, Floyd County Library Martin Garnar (he/his), Robert Frost Libra...

In 2021, Juneteenth Day became a federally recognized national holiday. On June 19, 1865, enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas received word that they were finally free, despite President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation two years prior. Today, we continue to celebrate this momentous day in not only commemorating African American freedom, but also in uplifting Black educators, scholar...

MLIS Leadership and Management pathway advisors and special guests provided an overview of elective choices, as well as tips and insights to help students prepare for a challenging and dynamic management role in library and information science settings. Panelists include: -Dr. Sue Alman -Dr. Linda Main -Kim Dority, MLIS Access the captioned version of this webcast at https://youtu.be/eH-EZ2CdgME

The iSchool presents a symposium on library conditions and services in contemporary Ukraine. Access the captioned version of this webcast at https://youtu.be/quJxLczR-M4

The SJSU School of Information is hosted a free online symposium in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Heritage Month. The presentation will began with a keynote address by ALA President Patty Wong followed by a panel discussion about library services for the Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community. Welcome Dr. Anthony Chow, SJSU iSchool Director Keynote Address Patty...

This event featured presentations on Deaf history, community, and culture, and a discussion of best practices for services to the Deaf community. Symposium Welcome Anthony Chow, Mary Bolin Opening Keynote Address Joan Naturale, Rochester Institute of Technology Presentation on Libraries and the Deaf Community Alice Hagemeyer Library Services to the Deaf Community Panel Discussion Danica Rice, Luce...

The information professional leaders of the iSchool’s Leadership and Management Program Advisory Committee will discuss ways they lead their library teams in the new dynamic, hybrid environment of the 2020’s. The committee will present the flexible, ever-evolving organizational planning techniques they are using to ensure their teams and communities have the support and resources for well-being. P...

Women’s History Month creates space to uplift the extraordinary legacies and lived realities of women around the world. We acknowledge their historic struggles and honor the endless contributions to librarianship, information professions, and beyond. Join SJSU iSchool for our upcoming free symposium, “Women in Information,” to commemorate this month with forward-thinking, visionary dialogue. Acces...

Key actions to help you transition from iSchool student to employed professional, taking advantage of all the work you’ve done in grad school. Access the captioned version of this webcast at https://youtu.be/I0siPP1A93o

On Wednesday, 23 February 2022, the iSchool hosted its Black History Month Free Symposium titled "Shaping the Future Together: How Libraries Can Support Communities of Color". Co-keynote speakers Julius Jefferson, past president of the American Library Association, and Jené D. Brown, president of the California Library Association and director of emerging technologies and collections at Los Angele...

MLIS students interested in preparing for a career on the Information Organization MLIS pathway have the opportunity to hear from faculty who teach classes that are part of the pathway. They will share insights about their classes and answer students' questions about skills and trends when preparing for a career in this pathway. Panelists include iSchool faculty: Dr. Sylvia Hall-Ellis, Ph. D, Lect...

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the San José State University School of Information held a free symposium to discuss best practices in library services to meet the needs of the Hispanic/Latinx community with greater impact, cultural understanding, and sensitivity. Access the captioned version of this webcast at https://youtu.be/15i5Q2rRIlM

In November 2021, the San José State University School of Information’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee hosted a symposium in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. This free symposium featured keynote speakers Dr. Ashley Minner, assistant curator for history and culture at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian; Dr. Kim Sellers, associate professor and pro...

Join the Bridging Knowledge Scholars for the third in their scholarship program’s webinar series, with archivist and librarian, Jonna C. Paden. The Special Collections Library and Archives at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico is centered on the history and accomplishments of the Pueblo people. Learn about the work, the collections and the challenges of the small library...

Dr. Aisha Johnson will discuss her path to librarianship, archives, and discovery of the Julius Rosenwald Library Fund. Her title, The African American Struggle for Library Equality: The Untold Story of the Julius Rosenwald Fund Library Program, unveils the almost forgotten philanthropic efforts of Julius Rosenwald, former president of Sears, Roebuck, Co., and an elite businessman. Rosenwald simpl...

Through a discussion of her “The Legacy of Lady Bountiful: White Women in the Library” (2016) and “How Cute! Race, Gender, and Neutrality in Libraries” (2017), Gina Schlesselman-Tarango will trace some of the political work that is performed at the intersections of whiteness and gender in libraries, demonstrating how that which surfaces in our field is illustrative and often in service of larger r...

The Harvard University Archives has announced an ambitious goal to transition to a “digital-first” records management program by 2026. This presentation focuses on issues surrounding the long-term preservation of digital records, looking first at the technical and social infrastructure necessary to ensure effective and sustainable persistence of record accessibility, integrity, authenticity, and u...

This 60-minute webinar introduces the concept of humble leadership. Humble leadership is a leadership style developed by Dr. Edgar Schien, MIT emeritus professor of organizational psychology. This webinar introduces the idea of humble leadership as a pathway to engage in leadership as a librarian. Our guest speaker shares her thoughts about humble leadership using a framework of cultural humility...