SJSU iSchool Audio/Video Podcast

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...

The world of records management as we have known it is undergoing a rapid change and you are asking yourself, how do I keep up? There are so many options, which one do I choose to help me along my career path? Should I pursue a certificate or a certification? This presentation will help you understand the difference and provide you with some detailed information on many of the options available to...

The world of records management as we have known it is undergoing a rapid change and you are asking yourself, how do I keep up? There are so many options, which one do I choose to help me along my career path? Should I pursue a certificate or a certification? This presentation will help you understand the difference and provide you with some detailed information on many of the options available to...

At some point in your career, you’ll probably be responsible for spending part of your organization’s budget on information services and products. With more than 30 years selling information to a wide variety of libraries, Michael Gruenberg will discuss the buying and selling process from both sides of the negotiating table to help you understand the dynamics of a successful transaction. His prese...

At some point in your career, you’ll probably be responsible for spending part of your organization’s budget on information services and products. With more than 30 years selling information to a wide variety of libraries, Michael Gruenberg will discuss the buying and selling process from both sides of the negotiating table to help you understand the dynamics of a successful transaction. His prese...

The landscape of working for the feds as an Information Professional is changing. Research Specialists working in the Library of Congress discuss the many different career options and how to get started in this dynamic industry. Learn new career paths, useful LIS skills, and hiring tips. The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program opens Oct. 1 - learn about this excellent opportunity and che...

The landscape of working for the feds as an Information Professional is changing. Research Specialists working in the Library of Congress discuss the many different career options and how to get started in this dynamic industry. Learn new career paths, useful LIS skills, and hiring tips. The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program opens Oct. 1 - learn about this excellent opportunity and che...

Are you considering a career in academic librarianship? Academic libraries are dynamic hubs of learning and innovation. Academic librarians are focused on information literacy, facilitating student and faculty research, and meeting the constantly evolving information needs of their diverse communities. How do you prepare for a career with so many moving parts – electronic and print collection mana...

Are you considering a career in academic librarianship? Academic libraries are dynamic hubs of learning and innovation. Academic librarians are focused on information literacy, facilitating student and faculty research, and meeting the constantly evolving information needs of their diverse communities. How do you prepare for a career with so many moving parts – electronic and print collection mana...

Are you intrigued by the idea of a career in archives, but you're not sure how to get there? Find out how one SJSU SLIS alumna used her MLIS courses, internships, and volunteer work to pave a path to her ideal job—where her skills and enthusiasm for history, preservation, and records management can flourish. Learn about the skills and qualifications archives employers seek most, how to translate y...

Are you intrigued by the idea of a career in archives, but you're not sure how to get there? Find out how one SJSU SLIS alumna used her MLIS courses, internships, and volunteer work to pave a path to her ideal job—where her skills and enthusiasm for history, preservation, and records management can flourish. Learn about the skills and qualifications archives employers seek most, how to translate y...

From the president down to local races, voters are activated by candidates they “know,” not platforms or policy statements. For library elections or funding advocacy, your work as a librarian makes you the best kind of candidate. In advocacy, we tend to talk to the public, to funders, and to voters about our institutions. We need to instead introduce you, the professional librarians, as change-age...

From the president down to local races, voters are activated by candidates they “know,” not platforms or policy statements. For library elections or funding advocacy, your work as a librarian makes you the best kind of candidate. In advocacy, we tend to talk to the public, to funders, and to voters about our institutions. We need to instead introduce you, the professional librarians, as change-age...

This workshop will present the basis of Robyn Dexter's thesis, what she learned from it, and why students would want to do a thesis. Dexter will also discuss her current activities. Topics will include the 4000-mile journey to change her topic, a roadmap to the things she wished she had known, and how staying with the adventure has benefited her personally and professionally.

This workshop will present the basis of Robyn Dexter's thesis, what she learned from it, and why students would want to do a thesis. Dexter will also discuss her current activities. Topics will include the 4000-mile journey to change her topic, a roadmap to the things she wished she had known, and how staying with the adventure has benefited her personally and professionally.

SJSU SLIS instructor, Dr. Christine Koontz, will discuss how her participation in an international library association led to her working with the Russia State Library, helping them develop a marketing strategy to reach library users in that country. As the former Soviet republic transitions to a more democratic way-of-life, state agencies are learning how to promote their resources and services....

SJSU SLIS instructor, Dr. Christine Koontz, will discuss how her participation in an international library association led to her working with the Russia State Library, helping them develop a marketing strategy to reach library users in that country. As the former Soviet republic transitions to a more democratic way-of-life, state agencies are learning how to promote their resources and services....

Dr. Virginia Tucker will present highlights from her research into the transformative learning experiences and critical concepts—threshold concepts—involved as search expertise is acquired. She will discuss implications for the evolving role of the professional searcher, models of the search experience, search interface design, and how we teach advanced search methods and concepts.

Dr. Virginia Tucker will present highlights from her research into the transformative learning experiences and critical concepts—threshold concepts—involved as search expertise is acquired. She will discuss implications for the evolving role of the professional searcher, models of the search experience, search interface design, and how we teach advanced search methods and concepts.

“Corporate Records Manager” was never an occupation at any career day Ember had ever attended, nor was it the intended professional destination of many of her colleagues, yet this is the title she has held for nearly 8 years. Ember will discuss the professional and educational paths she took which lead her to the records and information management industry and describe how she benefited from her i...

“Corporate Records Manager” was never an occupation at any career day Ember had ever attended, nor was it the intended professional destination of many of her colleagues, yet this is the title she has held for nearly 8 years. Ember will discuss the professional and educational paths she took which lead her to the records and information management industry and describe how she benefited from her i...

Hear from an MLIS professional with an eclectic career path. Richard Hulser has had an unusual career journey that stretches over library school, corporate IBM, and elsewhere, and he has advice for you. Join us to learn what he recommends MLIS students do before they graduate and the most useful skills and experiences to gain.

Hear from an MLIS professional with an eclectic career path. Richard Hulser has had an unusual career journey that stretches over library school, corporate IBM, and elsewhere, and he has advice for you. Join us to learn what he recommends MLIS students do before they graduate and the most useful skills and experiences to gain.

John Dove, senior publisher at Credo Reference, will take a look at how Google has evolved as a search engine and share their stated vision for the future. He will then contrast that with Credo's vision of an online reference system that captures some of the best insights and understandings that reference librarians have about their users and users' needs.

John Dove, senior publisher at Credo Reference, will take a look at how Google has evolved as a search engine and share their stated vision for the future. He will then contrast that with Credo's vision of an online reference system that captures some of the best insights and understandings that reference librarians have about their users and users' needs.