 Welcome to the SJSU School of Information. Today we will be introducing the support network that will be available to you as you complete your master's program with the iSchool. As an iSchool student you are supported by a large network. Individuals who form this network can help you achieve your academic and career goals during your time in the program. This presentation will discuss the roles of the iSchool Student Services Team, the different types of MLIS faculty advisors, the iSchool Career Consultant, as well as peer support. If you are an MLIS student you will be supported by the iSchool Student Services Team. You can also receive support from the Faculty Advisors and the iSchool Career Consultant. Other support services that are available include the King Library Liaison, Writing Tutors, and LMS or Learning Management Systems Services Coordinator. As a MARA Informatics or Teacher Librarian student you will also be supported by the iSchool Student Services Team along with your specific program coordinators. You can also receive support from the iSchool Career Consultant, the King Library Liaison, Writing Tutors, and LMS Services Coordinator. Let's go through the roles of each member of your support network starting with the iSchool Student Services Team. All iSchool students receive support from the Student Services Team which consists of the Associate Director, the Student Services Coordinator, the Outreach Specialist, and the Student Support Specialist. The members of this team can assist you with any procedural or administrative questions that you may have. They can provide you with one-on-one guidance on administrative topics such as understanding SJSU policies, academic standing, how to use the E advising tools, and receiving a grad check prior to submitting your degree candidacy plans. They can also help direct you to campus resources such as the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, the Bursar, the Veteran Center, the Student Wellness Center, the Accessible Education Center, and the Registrar. All iSchool Master's students can find the Student Services Team in the iSchool Advising and Administration Portal on Canvas. Resources include detailed FAQs, discussion forums, a calendar with dates for upcoming workshops, drop boxes for administrative forums, and course planning tools. You can also find the team on the Student Services page of the iSchool website. To get started, click on the curious puppy on the right side of the page or on the Instant Chat icon in the lower right hand corner. The Instant Chat option is available when the icon glows blue. Let's talk about faculty advisors for the MLIS program. Faculty advisors are there to support students if they have questions about elective classes or provide career advice. MLIS students may choose an optional faculty advisor, but they are not required to have an advisor to complete the program. Students are free to mix and match electives from amongst the 14 career pathways available. To find out more about each career pathway, head to the MLIS Career Pathways page. There are two types of faculty advisors that you can connect with if you have questions. Generalist and Pathway. Generalist advisors have a broader understanding of the MLIS curriculum and can help you determine which courses to take if you are unsure about your career path or are interested in multiple pathways and need help narrowing down your list of possible electives. Pathway advisors are great for those who have chosen from amongst the 14 different program pathways. They are grouped based on their LIS specialty fields and are able to help with choosing courses and providing advice about specific career paths. If you would like to find out who the advisors are for a specific MLIS pathway, head to the advising page on the iSchool website. Click on the Pathway Advisors option under the title. You will then be taken to a page where you can find out more information about the general list or faculty advisors. To find out who the advisors are for a specific pathway, use the drop-down menu to select the pathway you would like to explore. This will display a list of faculty members who are able to help answer your questions. Some faculty members have made welcome videos, so be sure to check those out for more information. Remember MLIS faculty advisors, both generalist and pathway, can help with focused questions about choosing electives and career preparation. Any administrative or policy questions should be directed to the student services team. Next we have the iSchool career consultant. They are available to answer LIS career exploration or job searching questions. They're also available to discuss interview preparation and critique cover letters and resumes. Current and past students are able to connect with the iSchool career consultant by email or phone. Be sure to also check out the online workshops and resources available on the career development page. Last but not least, we have peer support. Peer support at the iSchool comes in many different forms, including the Info 203 peer mentors for MLIS students, the iStudent blog, the MARA blog, the iStudent career blog, as well as the student chapters of professional organizations. Take some time during your first semester to get to know the network of iSchool support providers, as well as the resources that they offer. A great resource to start with is the iSchool Advising Toolkit. Thanks for taking the time to watch our presentation. Links to all resources mentioned throughout this presentation can be found in the video description below.