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A Conversation with Kara Whatley, University Librarian of Caltech, on Accessibility and Equity in an Academic Library

  In Pasadena, California, The Caltech Library, under the stewardship of University Librarian Kara Whatley, is pioneering a transformative journey towards creating a more accessible and equitable environment for its diverse community of learners and researchers. This journey encompasses a range of innovative initiatives, from enhancing physical spaces with shush booths to strategic partnerships with students aimed at improving service…

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March 29, 2024
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A Recap of the ALASC Connect Over Coffee 30th Anniversary Event

  Monday, March 25, 2024, ALASC marked a significant milestone - 30 years of serving as a vibrant student organization at SJSU. To commemorate this special anniversary, ALASC’s Events team members Missy McCollum, Cat Tang, and Connor Dandridge hosted the bi-annual, “Connect Over Coffee.” We were lucky enough to have a distinguished panel of SJSU alumni librarians, including:    Jenn…

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March 26, 2024
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Did You Miss Trivia Night?

Did You Miss Trivia Night? On Tuesday March 12, Cat Tang and Connor Dandridge, of the Events Team, hosted ALASC’s 2024 Spring Trivia night with the theme, book to media adaptations! Categories consisted of kids, teens, oldies and goodies, and hot off the press, featuring questions from popular books to movies such as Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Twilight series, Dracula,…

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March 14, 2024
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Alt Text: Why Should You Use It?

Alt text: A winding dirt path curves through colorful fall foliage of red and gold.   You might have previously seen an image like the one above, accompanied by a short text description. So, what is alt text and why should we use it? Alt text is short for “alternative text”, which is text that accompanies an image to aid…

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February 16, 2024
Read more about the article 2024 Scholarships that Support Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion
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2024 Scholarships that Support Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion

2024 Scholarships that Support Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion  Equity, accessibility, and inclusion are concepts that are based on the understanding that some people have starting points in life that may not be the same as others. Social, mental, physical, and financial disadvantages may pose challenges that prevent students from seeking higher education. Fortunately, the ALA and its affiliates acknowledge these…

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January 29, 2024
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