SCHOOL RESOURCES
Your MLIS program offers many resources to stay in contact with other students and teachers, as well as many ways to network as a student. Make the most of the program by signing up for school associations and making connections with classmates and attending as many school functions, like mixers and meet ups as possible!
If your school is utilizing a learning management system (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard, use the social aspects to foster relationships with your fellow librarians in training. Programs such as:
- Blackboard IM and Collaborate
- Discussion boards
- Group projects are all great ways to go beyond the school aspect and make friends and connections!
Becoming familiar with your school's website is a great way to find connections and resources for building your online communities. Webinars and online meetups are usually free for students to attend.
^^^ Here is a link to past webinar recordings via SJSU iSchool. We recommend listening to:
Tips and Tricks for the Reluctant Networker first.
Note: to view the webinars from SJSU iSchool, you'll need to download Blackboard Collaborate. Here is the info on how to get the free download.
http://ischool.sjsu.edu/current-students/technology-support/blackboard-collaborate/conferencing/installing
Example of a Blackboard IM chat message
Community Profiles
SJSU iSchool regularly profiles current students and alumni who are making an impact in library & information science.
http://ischool.sjsu.edu/people/community-profiles
Open Access Webinars
Instant Messengers & Discussion Boards
SJSU iSchool School Blog
The iStudent Blog is published by an MLIS student and hosted on SJSU iSchool's website.
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