Fall 2014 Open Classes Course List Includes 60+ Graduate-Level Courses for Information Professionals
One of the newest continuing education and professional development opportunities offered at the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/> is the fully online i.School Open Classes program <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes> . If you are looking for a graduate-level course without formally enrolling in a degree program, youll want to check out the Open Classes fall 2014 course list <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list> . Courses offered during the fall 2014 session <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list> cover diverse topics, including web usability, instructional design, metadata, electronic records, grant writing, big data analytics and management, crisis informatics, mobile devices, cataloging, marketing information services, and information governance. In addition, you can take Spanish and Chinese language and culture courses designed specifically for information professionals. Choose courses in any of the following areas: * Developing and Managing Information Systems and Web Applications <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list#developing> * Information Assurance, Big Data, Informatics, and Information Visualization <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list#informatics> * Leadership and Management <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list#leadership> * Managing, Preserving, and Curating Digital Assets, Records, and Other Cultural Heritage Artifacts <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list#managing> * Information Organization and Retrieval <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list#retrieval> * Information Intermediation and Instruction <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list#intermediation> * Library Services for Children and Young Adults <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list#children> * Courses Covering Specific Library Environments <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list#environments> * Research and Program Evaluation <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list#research> * Language and Culture for Information Professionals <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list#language> Open Classes courses are electives offered in the schools Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/master-library-and-information-science-mli s> program, which is fully accredited by the American Library Association, and Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/master-archives-and-records-administration -mara> program. All courses in the i.School Open Classes program are delivered exclusively online. You can begin signing up for Open Classes courses on Monday, June 23. Enrollment <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/enrollment> is based on space availability, so earlier sign up is recommended. Fall session courses run from August 25 through December 18, 2014. The Open Classes program is open to everyone with a bachelors degree or higher. Please feel free to forward this email to your friends and colleagues. Quick Links: · Fall 2014 Course List <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/fall-20 14-course-list> · Eligibility, Requirements, and Fees <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/enrollment> · <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/open-classes-faqs> Open Classes Program FAQs About The San Jose State University (SJSU) School of Library and Information Science <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/> (SLIS) prepares individuals for professional careers in the information professions. Graduates work <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/people/alumni/career-spotlights> in diverse areas, such as website design, digital asset management, information architecture, electronic records management, and librarianship. The SJSU information school is a recognized leader in online education <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/discover-online-learning> and received the 2013 Sloan-C Effective Practice Award <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/news/detail/sjsu-slis-receives-sloan-c-a ward-honoring-innovation-online-learning> in recognition of its effective use of the Sloan-C Quality Scorecard <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/scorecard> for the Administration of Online Education Programs. In addition to the fully online i.School Open Classes program, SJSU SLIS offers the following online educational programs <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/choose-your-program> : · Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) · Teacher Librarian Specialization · Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) · Post-Master's Certificate in Library and Information Science · San Jose Gateway PhD · MOOCs For more information about the school, please visit slisweb.sjsu.edu <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/> . Contact: Nicole Purviance Director of Marketing and Communications School of Library and Information Science San José State University One Washington Square, Clark Hall 420A San José, CA 95192-0029 Direct: 408-924-2465 [email protected] <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/> slisweb.sjsu.edu
