Student Research Journal - SJSU - iSchool
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Peer-reviewed, Open-source Journal Publishing Graduate Student LIS Research from Around the Globe @SJSUiSchool
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Submit your manuscript: https://ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu/srj/submissions/
https://ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu/srj/
Submit your manuscript: https://ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu/srj/submissions/
Any current graduate student at any university can submit work to the Student Research Journal! We accept submissions from students in any discipline if the topic is within the scope of Library and Information Science. Check out our submission guidelines here: buff.ly/3tbRorN
October 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Any current graduate student at any university can submit work to the Student Research Journal! We accept submissions from students in any discipline if the topic is within the scope of Library and Information Science. Check out our submission guidelines here: buff.ly/3tbRorN
Sage Joshi is a queer, disabled, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color) writer living in San Diego. Currently working on an MLIS at SJSU, they have completed a BA in Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University in the U.K., interned for The Premier Media Group, and ran a blog, Stardust Stories
October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Sage Joshi is a queer, disabled, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color) writer living in San Diego. Currently working on an MLIS at SJSU, they have completed a BA in Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University in the U.K., interned for The Premier Media Group, and ran a blog, Stardust Stories
TONIGHT!
Join us for an interactive Zoom conversation on experiences with AI in scholarly writing.
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Join us for an interactive Zoom conversation on experiences with AI in scholarly writing.
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
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Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
TONIGHT!
Join us for an interactive Zoom conversation on experiences with AI in scholarly writing.
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Join us for an interactive Zoom conversation on experiences with AI in scholarly writing.
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Elena Porton is a graduate student at San José State University studying Library and Information Science. They graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2023 with a major in Linguistics and a minor in English literature, and now live in their hometown of Santa Rosa, CA.
October 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Elena Porton is a graduate student at San José State University studying Library and Information Science. They graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2023 with a major in Linguistics and a minor in English literature, and now live in their hometown of Santa Rosa, CA.
Academically Censored!
Dr. Amber Johnson will talk about the path to creating and exhibiting Transfuturism, an art exhibit that celebrates Black Trans joy, and ways to address academic censorship that stifles imagination, possibility, and futurity in a challenging political climate.
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Dr. Amber Johnson will talk about the path to creating and exhibiting Transfuturism, an art exhibit that celebrates Black Trans joy, and ways to address academic censorship that stifles imagination, possibility, and futurity in a challenging political climate.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Academically Censored!
Dr. Amber Johnson will talk about the path to creating and exhibiting Transfuturism, an art exhibit that celebrates Black Trans joy, and ways to address academic censorship that stifles imagination, possibility, and futurity in a challenging political climate.
buff.ly/6zoW6BZ
Dr. Amber Johnson will talk about the path to creating and exhibiting Transfuturism, an art exhibit that celebrates Black Trans joy, and ways to address academic censorship that stifles imagination, possibility, and futurity in a challenging political climate.
buff.ly/6zoW6BZ
Kimberly Mendoza earned her sociology degree from CU Sacramento and is currently pursuing an MLIS at SJSU. She founded a nonprofit organization for animal welfare and pet adoptions. Her academic interests include qualitative research, social informatics, information behavior, and community outreach.
October 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Kimberly Mendoza earned her sociology degree from CU Sacramento and is currently pursuing an MLIS at SJSU. She founded a nonprofit organization for animal welfare and pet adoptions. Her academic interests include qualitative research, social informatics, information behavior, and community outreach.
Join us for an interactive Zoom conversation on experiences with AI in scholarly writing.
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
October 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Join us for an interactive Zoom conversation on experiences with AI in scholarly writing.
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
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Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Carly Gutierrez, an MLIS student at SJSU, will graduate in Spring 2027. They hold a BA in Creative Writing & a Library and Information Technology Certificate. Carly is published for poetry & prose in the 2021 Palomar literary journal, Bravura. They also do peer review for 2 ALA Core journals.
October 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Carly Gutierrez, an MLIS student at SJSU, will graduate in Spring 2027. They hold a BA in Creative Writing & a Library and Information Technology Certificate. Carly is published for poetry & prose in the 2021 Palomar literary journal, Bravura. They also do peer review for 2 ALA Core journals.
Join us for an interactive Zoom conversation on experiences with AI in scholarly writing.
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
October 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Join us for an interactive Zoom conversation on experiences with AI in scholarly writing.
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Tahseen Choudhury is in the MLIS program at SJSU. She holds a BA in English from U.C. Davis, is interested in digital archiving, metadata, & the preservation of diverse cultural histories. Tahseen is passionate about improving access to information through careful curation & inclusive storytelling.
October 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Tahseen Choudhury is in the MLIS program at SJSU. She holds a BA in English from U.C. Davis, is interested in digital archiving, metadata, & the preservation of diverse cultural histories. Tahseen is passionate about improving access to information through careful curation & inclusive storytelling.
Join us for an interactive Zoom conversation on experiences with AI in scholarly writing.
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
October 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Join us for an interactive Zoom conversation on experiences with AI in scholarly writing.
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Bring your stories and questions to this participatory webinar.
Reserve your spot and submit a question or comment in advance: buff.ly/C0VKQML
Tuesday, October 14
5:30-6:30pm Pacific
Welcome to our new Content Editor, Armando Carvalho, a current MLIS student at San José State University, who works as a teacher librarian in Los Angeles. He holds a bachelor’s in Foreign Service, 2 master’s in Secondary Education & Catholic School Administration, and a doctorate in Education.
September 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Welcome to our new Content Editor, Armando Carvalho, a current MLIS student at San José State University, who works as a teacher librarian in Los Angeles. He holds a bachelor’s in Foreign Service, 2 master’s in Secondary Education & Catholic School Administration, and a doctorate in Education.
Liz Harmer is a teacher, editor, and writer. Before starting the MLIS program at SJSU, she finished a Master of Fine Arts and a Master of Arts in English Literature and Creative Writing. Her creative writing has been published widely, and she currently works in Adult Services at a public library.
September 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Liz Harmer is a teacher, editor, and writer. Before starting the MLIS program at SJSU, she finished a Master of Fine Arts and a Master of Arts in English Literature and Creative Writing. Her creative writing has been published widely, and she currently works in Adult Services at a public library.
Dr. Villagran will present with Kara Price on “Sharing, Elevating, and Decolonizing: Centering Underrepresented Student Voices” at the ALISE annual conference.
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Faculty Presentation
October 7, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Faculty Presentation
October 7, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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September 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Dr. Villagran will present with Kara Price on “Sharing, Elevating, and Decolonizing: Centering Underrepresented Student Voices” at the ALISE annual conference.
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Faculty Presentation
October 7, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Faculty Presentation
October 7, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Exploring the Bounds of Cultural Competence and Intelligence in LIS Research Practices
Faculty Presentation
Oct 7, 2025 6:15pm
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Dr. Villagran will present a poster based on her project “Culturally Competent Research in LIS” at the ALISE annual conference. buff.ly/yAMzMw9
Faculty Presentation
Oct 7, 2025 6:15pm
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Dr. Villagran will present a poster based on her project “Culturally Competent Research in LIS” at the ALISE annual conference. buff.ly/yAMzMw9
September 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Exploring the Bounds of Cultural Competence and Intelligence in LIS Research Practices
Faculty Presentation
Oct 7, 2025 6:15pm
buff.ly/vyfXA4l
Dr. Villagran will present a poster based on her project “Culturally Competent Research in LIS” at the ALISE annual conference. buff.ly/yAMzMw9
Faculty Presentation
Oct 7, 2025 6:15pm
buff.ly/vyfXA4l
Dr. Villagran will present a poster based on her project “Culturally Competent Research in LIS” at the ALISE annual conference. buff.ly/yAMzMw9
New editorial staff! An interactive AI discussion in October! Read all about it and more in this month's newsletter: buff.ly/Aoi9J4K
September 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
New editorial staff! An interactive AI discussion in October! Read all about it and more in this month's newsletter: buff.ly/Aoi9J4K
ESupPORT Group Presents: Intro to ePort with Dr. Hodges
Tue Sep 23rd @ 5:00pm PST
Join us for an overview with Dr. Hodges to review what you need to know about ePort, the culminating portfolio required for graduation.
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Tue Sep 23rd @ 5:00pm PST
Join us for an overview with Dr. Hodges to review what you need to know about ePort, the culminating portfolio required for graduation.
Info: buff.ly/0KtIg0A
September 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ESupPORT Group Presents: Intro to ePort with Dr. Hodges
Tue Sep 23rd @ 5:00pm PST
Join us for an overview with Dr. Hodges to review what you need to know about ePort, the culminating portfolio required for graduation.
Info: buff.ly/0KtIg0A
Tue Sep 23rd @ 5:00pm PST
Join us for an overview with Dr. Hodges to review what you need to know about ePort, the culminating portfolio required for graduation.
Info: buff.ly/0KtIg0A
Learn about different student-led organizations at a meet and greet with the leadership from various iSchool student groups. Make connections in the LIS field and enrich your graduate school experience!
FA25 Student Groups Meet & Greet
Wednesday September 24th at 5:30pm Pacific.
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FA25 Student Groups Meet & Greet
Wednesday September 24th at 5:30pm Pacific.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Learn about different student-led organizations at a meet and greet with the leadership from various iSchool student groups. Make connections in the LIS field and enrich your graduate school experience!
FA25 Student Groups Meet & Greet
Wednesday September 24th at 5:30pm Pacific.
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FA25 Student Groups Meet & Greet
Wednesday September 24th at 5:30pm Pacific.
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AI Literacy Essentials is for any SJSU student interested in using generative AI thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively in their academic work.
If you are interested in signing up for this course, please fill out this Google Form by September 15th: buff.ly/crWZKlD
If you are interested in signing up for this course, please fill out this Google Form by September 15th: buff.ly/crWZKlD
September 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
AI Literacy Essentials is for any SJSU student interested in using generative AI thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively in their academic work.
If you are interested in signing up for this course, please fill out this Google Form by September 15th: buff.ly/crWZKlD
If you are interested in signing up for this course, please fill out this Google Form by September 15th: buff.ly/crWZKlD
The AANHPI iSchool Student Group invites you to an event featuring Nicola Andrews, Neil Ordinario, and Stephen Shaw, in an encore presentation of their 2024 ALA Conference session, Paddling the Canoe Together: Serving Pasifika in Diaspora
Tue 9/23/25 6:00 p.m. Pacific
Register: buff.ly/jfeDJKW
Tue 9/23/25 6:00 p.m. Pacific
Register: buff.ly/jfeDJKW
September 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The AANHPI iSchool Student Group invites you to an event featuring Nicola Andrews, Neil Ordinario, and Stephen Shaw, in an encore presentation of their 2024 ALA Conference session, Paddling the Canoe Together: Serving Pasifika in Diaspora
Tue 9/23/25 6:00 p.m. Pacific
Register: buff.ly/jfeDJKW
Tue 9/23/25 6:00 p.m. Pacific
Register: buff.ly/jfeDJKW
Welcome to a new term! We hope it's your best semester yet!
Now accepting submissions for Vol. 15 Iss. 2:
ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu/srj/
#MLIS #StudentResearch #OpenAccess #SJSU @sjsuischool.bsky.social
Now accepting submissions for Vol. 15 Iss. 2:
ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu/srj/
#MLIS #StudentResearch #OpenAccess #SJSU @sjsuischool.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Welcome to a new term! We hope it's your best semester yet!
Now accepting submissions for Vol. 15 Iss. 2:
ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu/srj/
#MLIS #StudentResearch #OpenAccess #SJSU @sjsuischool.bsky.social
Now accepting submissions for Vol. 15 Iss. 2:
ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu/srj/
#MLIS #StudentResearch #OpenAccess #SJSU @sjsuischool.bsky.social
Volume 15, Issue 1 of the Student Research Journal is live! Free download here: buff.ly/mgjX0nF @sjsuischool.bsky.social #MLIS #InfoScience #SJSU #StudentResearch #PeerReview
May 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Volume 15, Issue 1 of the Student Research Journal is live! Free download here: buff.ly/mgjX0nF @sjsuischool.bsky.social #MLIS #InfoScience #SJSU #StudentResearch #PeerReview
Int'l Perspectives on RDMS in Academic Libraries
Our research seeks to understand where RDMS is currently at on the global stage. Through a comprehensive literature review, we propose that nine main areas related to RDMS affect implementation... Read it here: buff.ly/qMH3ACx
Our research seeks to understand where RDMS is currently at on the global stage. Through a comprehensive literature review, we propose that nine main areas related to RDMS affect implementation... Read it here: buff.ly/qMH3ACx
May 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Int'l Perspectives on RDMS in Academic Libraries
Our research seeks to understand where RDMS is currently at on the global stage. Through a comprehensive literature review, we propose that nine main areas related to RDMS affect implementation... Read it here: buff.ly/qMH3ACx
Our research seeks to understand where RDMS is currently at on the global stage. Through a comprehensive literature review, we propose that nine main areas related to RDMS affect implementation... Read it here: buff.ly/qMH3ACx
Faculty Spotlight With Prof. Ferretti: Q&A on Critical Librarianship
Jennifer Arévalo Ferretti (she/her) is an artist and info professional living and working on the unceded land of the Susquehannock, Nentego (Nanticoke), and Piscataway peoples (Baltimore, Maryland). Read it here: buff.ly/qMH3ACx
Jennifer Arévalo Ferretti (she/her) is an artist and info professional living and working on the unceded land of the Susquehannock, Nentego (Nanticoke), and Piscataway peoples (Baltimore, Maryland). Read it here: buff.ly/qMH3ACx
May 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Faculty Spotlight With Prof. Ferretti: Q&A on Critical Librarianship
Jennifer Arévalo Ferretti (she/her) is an artist and info professional living and working on the unceded land of the Susquehannock, Nentego (Nanticoke), and Piscataway peoples (Baltimore, Maryland). Read it here: buff.ly/qMH3ACx
Jennifer Arévalo Ferretti (she/her) is an artist and info professional living and working on the unceded land of the Susquehannock, Nentego (Nanticoke), and Piscataway peoples (Baltimore, Maryland). Read it here: buff.ly/qMH3ACx
Starting soon!!
Launch Party for Volume 15, Issue 1 of SRJ! We’re kicking off our 15th anniversary festivities with a virtual gathering and more exciting activities planned for this year! Grab your beverage of choice and join us to celebrate the issue's release. Register here: buff.ly/zVX6ls3
Launch Party for Volume 15, Issue 1 of SRJ! We’re kicking off our 15th anniversary festivities with a virtual gathering and more exciting activities planned for this year! Grab your beverage of choice and join us to celebrate the issue's release. Register here: buff.ly/zVX6ls3
May 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Starting soon!!
Launch Party for Volume 15, Issue 1 of SRJ! We’re kicking off our 15th anniversary festivities with a virtual gathering and more exciting activities planned for this year! Grab your beverage of choice and join us to celebrate the issue's release. Register here: buff.ly/zVX6ls3
Launch Party for Volume 15, Issue 1 of SRJ! We’re kicking off our 15th anniversary festivities with a virtual gathering and more exciting activities planned for this year! Grab your beverage of choice and join us to celebrate the issue's release. Register here: buff.ly/zVX6ls3