James Hicks: 2015 Outstanding Thesis Award Winner
Channel: SJSU School of Information
Date: 2015-06-09

James Hicks, a 2015 graduate of the SJSU School of Information, was awarded the Outstanding Thesis Award for his thesis, “Impacts of Scholarship and Publication on Entry-Level Hiring: Public Service Applicants in Academic Libraries in the United States,” and found the thesis journey to be an especially valuable part of his professional development. “My year-long thesis project profoundly impacted my understanding and appreciation of the research process and triggered a deep desire to extend my efforts to encourage and facilitate quality research output as a researcher, editor, and teacher,” explained Hicks. “I fully expect to use this essential graduate study experience as a springboard for continuing publication, presentation, and networking opportunities as I seek full-time work in academic librarianship.” Hicks chose to complete a thesis for his culminating course in the iSchool's Master of Library and Information Science program.