College of Information, Data and Society

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Welcome to the College of Information, Data and Society! Previously known as the College
of Professional and Global Education, our name reflects the academic units within
the college: the School of Information (iSchool) and the Department of Applied Data
Science (ADS). This connection highlights the significant impact of these departments
on society. The College of Information, Data and Society offers interdisciplinary
and forward-looking academic programs that prepare students to address the world’s
increasing challenges around analyzing, managing, protecting, securing, designing,
organizing and preserving data, information, records and archives through technology-oriented,
user-focused practices and solutions.
Dean's Welcome
Academic Programs
Department of Applied Data Science
The Department of Applied Data Science offers academic programs tailored to the workforce
needs for interdisciplinary talents in designing and deploying intelligent solutions
to real-world data challenges. Over 150 Silicon Valley companies, including industry
giants like Amazon, Tesla, Meta Platforms and Uber, have hired MSADI students for
internships and permanent roles. This extensive network provides invaluable connections
and inspiration for students entering dynamic tech fields.
Explore Our MS in Applied Data Intelligence Program
School of Information
The San José State University School of Information (iSchool) prepares individuals
for careers as information professionals (including in librarianship, informatics,
archives and records management, data analysis, information science and teacher librarianship),
offering various bachelor's and master's degrees programs, doctoral partnership programs,
certifications and credential programs.
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Resources
Programs
Wherever you are in your journey, our graduate and undergraduate programs and certificates
can help you achieve your goals and advance your career in the information and data
professions.
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Student Advising, Writing, and Library Resources
The College of IDS offers advising, writing assistance and library support, designed
to help you succeed in your academic goals.
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Events and Student Conferences
The College of IDS offers various events, student conferences and more!
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Centers and Labs
College of IDS centers and labs connect students to various research opportunities
based on their academic and professional interests.
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Faculty Resources
Faculty resources for teaching, writing and research.
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Faculty Directory
Learn about our esteemed faculty.
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In the News
Gary Shaffer Advances Research on Public Library Leadership in Times of Conflict
Gary Shaffer, faculty at SJSU’s School of Information, receives a $25K Tower Foundation
gift to support research on public library leadership amid political polarization
and organized book challenges.
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A Milestone Issue of a Student-Led Journal Released
The Student Research Journal (SRJ), governed by graduate students at San José State
University’s School of Information, published its 30th issue this week. The publication
follows a 15th anniversary celebration held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, celebrating the journal’s
longstanding commitment to empowering student scholarship in library and information
science.
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iSchool MLIS Students Honored with 2025 REFORMA Scholarships
SJSU School of Information students were recognized with 2025 REFORMA Scholarships
for their dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in librarianship.
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Explore Our Community
iSchool Students Find Community Through Social Movement Archives
From late November until mid-January, the San José State Martin Luther King Jr Library
displayed a vital and provoking exhibit entitled “But Often it Rhymes: Suppression,
Resistance, and Solidarity in San José”, curated by iSchool students Alena Karkanias
(MLIS ‘17), Karl Grunwald (MARA ‘17) and Elise Mills (MLIS ‘17). The exhibit’s focus
on student-led protest movements for liberation and against U.S. imperialism was particularly
resonant amid escalating authoritarianism and nationalistic violence in countries
around the world, including in the United States.
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Critical Data Visualization and Historical Perspectives in Data Science with SJSU
Librarian Dykee Gorrell
Motivated by a desire to better understand the technology she relied on – both as
an academic researcher, and in everyday life – Dykee Gorrell began to teach herself
rudimentary coding and ultimately found her path leading to data librarianship.
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How Online Education Fosters Multinational Community with Marilyn White
The iSchool’s virtual learning environment fosters a truly global community, connecting
students and faculty worldwide—exemplified by Marilyn White, a school librarian in
Abu Dhabi and current SJSU MLIS student—who are able to learn from one another and
pursue their professional goals regardless of location.
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Contact Us
Phone:
408-924-2680
Email:
cids@sjsu.edu
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Interdisciplinary Science Building, 8th Floor
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0126
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