SJSU iSchool Audio/Video Podcast

Join three alumnae of the San José State University School of Information for this insightful presentation full of tips every student can use. Our presenters all graduated with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) and are now working as information professionals. During this presentation they will draw on their experiences in the MLIS program and share their advice for makin...

Join three alumnae of the San José State University School of Information for this insightful presentation full of tips every student can use. Our presenters all graduated with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) and are now working as information professionals. During this presentation they will draw on their experiences in the MLIS program and share their advice for makin...

Early literacy development is more connected to technology and other hands-on experiences than ever before. It is crucial that libraries address the needs of the whole child, including multi-literacy skills like visual-audio, digital, textual, technological, sensory, social and social-emotional. During this colloquium, the presenters will discuss how library services and programming impact a child...

Early literacy development is more connected to technology and other hands-on experiences than ever before. It is crucial that libraries address the needs of the whole child, including multi-literacy skills like visual-audio, digital, textual, technological, sensory, social and social-emotional. During this colloquium, the presenters will discuss how library services and programming impact a child...

The ranks of the information governance (IG) community are stirring. A debate is taking place. There has been a concept floated by some thought leaders in IG that contends that we are moving to a world where we retain all information—forever. Some even contend that IG is just a fad and advances in search technology will soon eliminate the need for IG. This presentation debunks those notions and pr...

The ranks of the information governance (IG) community are stirring. A debate is taking place. There has been a concept floated by some thought leaders in IG that contends that we are moving to a world where we retain all information—forever. Some even contend that IG is just a fad and advances in search technology will soon eliminate the need for IG. This presentation debunks those notions and pr...

The proper curation of the vast amount of digital information produced by public agencies offers a "new" frontier for information professionals to serve in both traditional and innovative roles. Join John Shuler as he presents possible career paths, future librarian roles, and suggestions on how to build an effective community of expertise within the digital government complex.

The proper curation of the vast amount of digital information produced by public agencies offers a "new" frontier for information professionals to serve in both traditional and innovative roles. Join John Shuler as he presents possible career paths, future librarian roles, and suggestions on how to build an effective community of expertise within the digital government complex.

With the issuance of a Presidential Directive on improving the management of federal records in November of 2011 and landmark updates to the Federal Records Act passed into law last year, there have been significant changes in how NARA and agencies are managing records. During this discussion, a member of the NARA RM policy team will talk about these changes and other improvements in the managemen...

With the issuance of a Presidential Directive on improving the management of federal records in November of 2011 and landmark updates to the Federal Records Act passed into law last year, there have been significant changes in how NARA and agencies are managing records. During this discussion, a member of the NARA RM policy team will talk about these changes and other improvements in the managemen...

Concerned about attending your first (or your next) large professional conference? You don’t need to be overwhelmed, exhausted, or miss out on the events and presentations of most interest to you. Come learn from librarian extraordinaire Patty Wong as she presents her tips and tricks for remaining cool, calm, and efficient at a professional conference. Patty will explain how to select your program...

Concerned about attending your first (or your next) large professional conference? You don’t need to be overwhelmed, exhausted, or miss out on the events and presentations of most interest to you. Come learn from librarian extraordinaire Patty Wong as she presents her tips and tricks for remaining cool, calm, and efficient at a professional conference. Patty will explain how to select your program...

Come hear what it’s like to work virtually, the skills needed for success, and how to land a virtual gig. Learn what hiring professionals look for when recruiting talent and get the inside scoop from SJSU alumnae who started as virtual interns and turned their experiences into full-time jobs. Find out what the virtual job market looks like and how the SJSU iSchool prepares students for virtual opp...

Come hear what it’s like to work virtually, the skills needed for success, and how to land a virtual gig. Learn what hiring professionals look for when recruiting talent and get the inside scoop from SJSU alumnae who started as virtual interns and turned their experiences into full-time jobs. Find out what the virtual job market looks like and how the SJSU iSchool prepares students for virtual opp...

Many organizations use Google Apps, but there are very few tools available to compliantly and effectively manage this content. This presentation explains why organizations use Google Mail, Google Vault, and Google Drive. It describes the recordkeeping challenges, and explores solutions for managing business records created and maintained in Google Apps. We will explore proven and potential policie...

Many organizations use Google Apps, but there are very few tools available to compliantly and effectively manage this content. This presentation explains why organizations use Google Mail, Google Vault, and Google Drive. It describes the recordkeeping challenges, and explores solutions for managing business records created and maintained in Google Apps. We will explore proven and potential policie...

The information profession is rapidly evolving. Do you have the skills employers seek in job applicants? Join the authors of the The Librarian’s Skillbook, Deb Hunt and David Grossman, to learn which skills are most sought after and how you can acquire the skills needed to gain a competitive edge and land your dream job. Hunt and Grossman will also show you how to identify your transferable skills...

The information profession is rapidly evolving. Do you have the skills employers seek in job applicants? Join the authors of the The Librarian’s Skillbook, Deb Hunt and David Grossman, to learn which skills are most sought after and how you can acquire the skills needed to gain a competitive edge and land your dream job. Hunt and Grossman will also show you how to identify your transferable skills...

A new social movement has emerged to establish and operate public and community libraries in Africa. Challenges abound. For example, it is unclear how rural libraries without electricity should adapt to the fast-growing possibility of e-readers. Currently, low cost e-readers have more books stored on one device than many small rural libraries have on all of their bookshelves. In addition, much of...

A new social movement has emerged to establish and operate public and community libraries in Africa. Challenges abound. For example, it is unclear how rural libraries without electricity should adapt to the fast-growing possibility of e-readers. Currently, low cost e-readers have more books stored on one device than many small rural libraries have on all of their bookshelves. In addition, much of...

This talk will review recent developments in Lubuto Library Partners such as the opening of the first rural library, Mumuni. The speaker will also reflect on the state of the LIS profession in Zambia and Lubuto’s mandate by the government of Zambia to provide expertise on youth services librarianship. Opportunities and challenges for the future of youth library services in Zambia will also be disc...

This talk will review recent developments in Lubuto Library Partners such as the opening of the first rural library, Mumuni. The speaker will also reflect on the state of the LIS profession in Zambia and Lubuto’s mandate by the government of Zambia to provide expertise on youth services librarianship. Opportunities and challenges for the future of youth library services in Zambia will also be disc...

Trust in government fell globally 14% since 2013. At the same time, trust in information provided through new media rose. In this presentation, Dr. Franks provides insight into the use of social media by local governments in the U.S. and Canada and the impact that use can have on citizen trust in government. Examples taken from a review of local government social media initiatives will be presente...

Trust in government fell globally 14% since 2013. At the same time, trust in information provided through new media rose. In this presentation, Dr. Franks provides insight into the use of social media by local governments in the U.S. and Canada and the impact that use can have on citizen trust in government. Examples taken from a review of local government social media initiatives will be presente...

In 2010, the Common Core Standards were introduced. Since then, 45 states have adopted the standards for K-12 schools. The Common Core standards have introduced instructional shifts that impact academic libraries and what librarians can expect in regard to students’ prior knowledge. Additionally, the new standards may impact what public libraries can expect in regard to resource needs. There has b...