Library School Receptions

On Friday night, enjoy one or more of the annual library school receptions hosted by SJSU, UCLA, UNT, and USC before the conference night track begins!

SJSU School of Information Reception

You’re invited! The School of Information is hosting a reception at the California Library Association conference. Meet our Director, Dr. Hirsh, and your instructors, and mingle with your peers. There will be lite fare and plenty of good conversation. Our school’s reception is free to attend, and there’s no need to RSVP. We hope to see you in Pasadena!

Friday, November 6 | 5:00pm-6:45pm
Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, Piazza Ballroom, 303 Cordova St.

UCLA Department of Information Studies Reception

The UCLA Information Studies Department welcomes alumni, faculty, students, staff and prospective students at its annual CLA reception. Come mingle with world class scholars, researchers, and professionals and learn more about what makes our face-to-face program so excellent.

Friday, November 6 | 5:00pm-6:45pm
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, 234 E. Colorado Blvd.

University of North Texas Alumni Reception

Calling all UNT alums and those interested in earning their Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science! You are INVITED to the UNT/LIS Alumni Reception! Join UNT faculty, alumni, current students, prospective students, and friends of the department at Bodega Wine Bar on Friday, November 6, 2015, from 5:00 – 6:45 pm. Come hear about the “Best of Both Worlds” that UNT offers for future information professionals. With our unique blended online degree program, you can earn your Master’s degree by attending two weekend Institutes and complete the rest of your degree online. UNT also offers affordable tuition, and excellent scholarship opportunities that makes us one of the most popular LIS Masters programs in the country. Make it a night to remember, with mixing and mingling, and learning about UNT’s exciting program opportunities! Can’t make it to the reception? Be sure to stop by our booth in the Exhibit Hall to learn more about the UNT/LIS program.​

Friday, November 6 | 5:00pm-6:45pm
Bodega Wine Bar, Paseo Colorado, 260 E Colorado Blvd. #208

University of Southern California Reception

Join Dr. Ken Haycock, director of USC’s Master of Management in Library and Information Science program, and research professor of management and organization in the USC Marshall School of Business, for a reception and informal briefing session. USC is the first major research university in more than 30 years to invest in librarianship as a profession for the future. USC is also the first university to develop its degree from the ground up as a program within its business school.

The USC program is fully online and offers both a general approach and opportunities to specialize. We emphasize leadership development across all areas. The USC MMLIS is accepting applications for Spring and Summer 2016 cohorts.

Friday, November 6 | 5:00pm-6:45pm
Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, Charlie’s Bar, 303 Cordova St.