[Sigia-l] SJSU SLIS Launches Innovative Virtual Research Center

[Nicole Purviance]

<http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/blogs/wp/ciri/2012/04/13/sjsu-slis-creates-center-
for-information-research-and-innovation/> New Virtual Research Center
Facilitates Global Research Partnerships 

 

The San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science
(SJSU SLIS) announced today the launch of its new virtual research center.
The Center for Information Research and Innovation
<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/ciri/>  (CIRI) fosters research in the library and
information science field, aimed at generating exemplary new practices and
innovative products to benefit a global audience.

 

"We are thrilled to offer CIRI as a fully online research center," remarked
Dr. Sandra Hirsh, director and professor of SJSU SLIS. "Our virtual approach
offers limitless opportunities for global participation and partnerships in
CIRI research projects and activities." 

 

CIRI showcases the research and innovative practice of SJSU SLIS faculty and
students; develops research-based and innovative products for the library
and information science field; and fosters global partnerships with
individuals, institutions, and organizations. 

 

Research areas <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/ciri/current_projects.htm>  include
digital records and curation, information access and use, library and
information science online learning, new literacies and learning, management
and leadership, social dynamics of information, and technological innovation
and change. 

 

In addition, CIRI promotes the generation of new ideas for future research,
innovation, and partnership opportunities by means of a virtual open lab.
The CIRI Open Lab
<http://ciri.ideascale.com/a/ideafactory.do?id=18744&mode=top&discussionFilt
er=byids&discussionID=27553>  is an online space that relies on
crowdsourcing. Scholars, information professionals, and students are invited
to submit, vote on, and discuss ideas for research and innovative projects
that will benefit the profession. 

 

CIRI's work is guided by an international advisory board
<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/ciri/about.htm#board>  of leading researchers from
academia, government, and industry.

 

The San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science
offers two fully online master's degrees, a fully online certificate
program, and a doctoral program: Master of Library and Information Science
(MLIS), Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA), Post-Master's
Certificate in Library and Information Science, and the San Jose Gateway PhD
Program. Let the learning begin: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu
<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/>