School of Information Information Session

Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Professor and Director September 29, 2015

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Agenda

• About SJSU School of Information

• Program Overview

• Why SJSU?

• Online Learning

• Opportunities for Students

• Q & A

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About SJSU’s iSchool

• Accredited by:

• American Library Association (ALA)

• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

• Outstanding Online Program (Online Learning Consortium, 2014)

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48 States & 17 Countries

Students Around

the World

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Campus Photo Campus Photo

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

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ischool.sjsu.edu ischool.sjsu.edu

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iSchool Programs

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS); includes Teacher Librarian program

• Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA)

• Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science

• Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services

• San José Gateway PhD Program

• Open Classes

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MLIS Degree: Program Snapshot

• 43 units

• 100% online

• 15 courses: 6 required; 9 electives

• Culminating experience: ePortfolio or Thesis

• Admissions criteria: Bachelor’s degree (3.0+ GPA)

• Application Deadlines • Spring 2016: 12/1/15

• Fall 2016: 5/1/16

• Contact: Dr. Linda Main linda.main@sjsu.edu

“Given the current trends in the field, I think this degree

will give me a competitive edge over recent grads who completed a more traditional MLIS program.”

MLIS graduate

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Teacher Librarian: Program Snapshot

• 31 units

• 100% online courses

• 11 courses

• Capstone experience: School Library Fieldwork

• Admissions criteria: Bachelor’s degree (3.0+ GPA), Clear Professional Teaching Credential

• Application Deadlines • Spring 2016: 12/1/15

• Fall 2016: 5/1/16

• Contact: Dr. Mary Ann Harlan maryann.harlan@sjsu.edu

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Exciting Pathways to Success Career Pathways: Which One Will You Choose?

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Customize your degree • Action Research • Big Data Analytics and Management • Children and Information Technology • Cybersecurity • Digital Assets Management • Digital Humanities • Drupal and Content Management Systems • Embedded Librarians • Evaluating Programs and Services • Gaming • Genealogy • Film & Media • Graphic Novels • Information Visualization • Information Literacy & Learning • And many more

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What can you do with an MLIS degree?

Librarian Technology trainer

Records manager Web developer

Database designer Cataloger

Digital assets manager Researcher

Information architect Archivist

Teacher librarian Literacy specialist

Knowledge manager Information broker

Emerging services librarian Director of digital content

E-librarian Metadata librarian

Outreach librarian Virtual services librarian

“It was an obvious choice to hire

someone from SJSU who has been

groomed for library leadership in

rethinking information and

library innovation.”

Dr. Leslie Garguilo, Ashworth College

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MLIS Career Trends 2015

• Technology Skills: Emphasis on the ability to use multiple databases, library systems, and office software applications.

• Digital and Analog Content: Experience with nimbly navigating, describing, and preserving both analog and digital content.

• Virtual Services: Expanding scope of research and references services to encompass the support of remote/virtual queries.

• Broader Job Opportunities: Increasingly recruiting LIS professionals for corporate jobs such as user experience designer, knowledge manager, and business requirements analyst.

San Jose State University iSchool

offers the curriculum and

training to prepare its graduates to

meet evolving job trends.

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MARA Degree: Program Snapshot

• 42 units

• 100% online

• 14 courses: 11 required; 3 electives (can also take MLIS electives)

• Culminating experience (all students): ePortfolio

• Admissions criteria: Bachelor’s degree (3.0+ GPA)

• Application Deadlines

• Spring 2016: 12/1/15

• Fall 2016: 5/1/16

• Contact: Dr. Pat Franks patricia.franks@sjsu.edu

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What Can You Do With a MARA degree?

• Provide guidance, analysis, procedures, training and solutions on all Records and Information Management issues.

• Research and monitor legal, regulatory and industry-specific compliance requirements and identify areas of focus for improvement.

• Work with security, legal compliance, risk management and IT to address risks identified.

• Partner with IT on strategies and operations related to data lifecycle management and electronic record requirements.

• Develop and ensure the long term preservation, organization, distribution and retrieval of digitized, born-digital, and traditional institutional assets.

“I believe the MARA program will

give me a competitive edge in the records and

information management

field.”

MARA graduate

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MARA Graduates Are Prepared for Careers as:

• Compliance Analysts

• Corporate Archivists

• Data Curators

• Digital Asset Managers

• Electronic Records Managers

• Enterprise Content Management Specialists

• Information Governance Analysts

• Public Records Managers

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Post-Master’s Certificate: Program Snapshot

• 16 units

• 100% online

• Admissions Requirement: Master’s degree in any discipline

• Application Deadlines • Spring 2016: 12/1/15

• Fall 2016: 5/1/16

• Contact: Dr. Linda Main linda.main@sjsu.edu

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7 Post Master’s Certificate Career Pathways

• Digital Archives & Records Management

• Digital Curation

• Digital Services & Emerging Technologies

• Information Intermediation & Instruction

• Leadership and Management

• Web Programming and Information Architecture

• Youth Services

“The online format is very user-

friendly and fits nicely into the

schedule of the already-working

adult. If a student would like to

freshen up their skills, or choose a

completely different career trajectory, the Post-Masters

Certificate can definitely meet these needs.”

PMC Graduate

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Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services: Program Snapshot – NEW • 9 units

• 100% online

• Admissions Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

• Application Deadlines • Spring 2016: 12/1/15

• Fall 2016: 5/1/16

• Contact: Dr. Linda Main linda.main@sjsu.edu

MLIS/MARA students may

obtain both the certificate and the master’s degree using the same

classes.

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3 Advanced Certificate Career Pathways

• Digital Assets Management

• Information Governance, Assurance and Security

• Data Analytics and Data Driven Decision Making

Program Requirements: 1. Complete 9

units in one pathway with 3.0 GPA

2. Create digital portfolio (blog) to demonstrate competency and to show how you meet program learning outcomes

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San Jose Gateway PhD: Program Snapshot

• Program characteristics: • Research focused; individually tailored

program for each student

• Exceptional faculty; students receive support from both SJSU and QUT teams

• No course work required; part-time students

• 4-6 years average expected completion time

• Mostly online (one 1-week residency in San Jose, CA required every year)

• Virtual Info Session: Thursday 10/1 5-6pm

• Contact: Dr. Cheryl Stenstrom cheryl.stenstrom@sjsu.edu

Offered in partnership with

Queensland University of Technology

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Open Classes: Program Snapshot

• 100% online

• Elective courses available on space available basis

• Admissions Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Courses are for college credit and can be transferred into our master’s programs

• Available Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions (12/1 – request classes for Spring 2016)

• Contact: Dr. Linda Main linda.main@sjsu.edu

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Why SJSU?

• Quality - ALA accredited

- “Outstanding Online Program” Award 2014

- Award-winning faculty (experts in online teaching)

- Program performance

- Introductory course for a strong start

- Variety of curriculum

- Student exposure to new technologies

• Flexibility • Cost

“The online format is convenient for location and time

management. The variety of classes

is great and allows you to sample many different aspects of the

field.”

Exit Survey Student Comment

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Why SJSU?

• Quality

• Flexibility

– Location

– Part-time or full-time

– Ability to vary course load each semester

– Time of day (or night)

– Variety of online class formats

• Cost

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Why SJSU?

• Quality

• Flexible

• Cost

- Scholarships (MLIS, MARA, PMC, and TL

students are eligible to apply for federal

financial aid)

- Research Assistant Opportunities

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Scholarship for New Students

• Director’s Scholarship for Excellence • New MLIS students in Spring 2016 are eligible

• $1,000 to five students in Spring

• Minimum GPA 3.5; Create a Pinterest board

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Online Learning: Benefits

• Flexibility

• Technology literacy and fluency

• Improved student achievement

“Using these communication

technologies in the learning environment was fun, and it was

also part of my training as a real-world information

professional.”

Kate Tasker MLIS Graduate

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Online Learning: Myths

• Online classes are easier

• Online classes require less time

• Students don’t learn as much

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Online Learning: Personal Requirements for Success

• Self-discipline • Time management

• Motivation

• Networking • Career development

• Internships (On site/Virtual)

• Award-winning professional association student chapters – virtual and regional meet ups

• Free one-year professional association memberships (ALA, SLA, ASIS&T, SAA)

• Joint student/alumni association

• Conference receptions

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What Does 100% Online Look Like?

• Everyone is online – students and faculty

• Coursework and instruction designed for online learning

• Online access to faculty office hours, academic advising, and student support services

• Dedicated career liaison, library liaison, technology support team, online student advisor

• Rich online learning environment and technology

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Communication is both Asynchronous & Synchronous

Asynchronous Discussion Forums Video Messaging Email Learning Management System (Canvas) Lecture Capture (Panopto) Synchronous Web Conferencing (Collaborate, WebEx) VoIP (Skype, Google+, etc) Virtual Worlds (Second Life) Blackboard IM

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How do new students know what to do?

• INFO 203

• New Student Checklist

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What kinds of

opportunities are available

for Online Students?

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Prepare For Your Future Career

• Career blog

• Career colloquia and webinars

• Web resources

• Career consultant

• Online newsletters

• Career center membership post graduation

• ePortfolio as job portfolio

• Alumni Career Spotlights

• and more!

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Gain Practical Experience

• Internships (on site/virtual)

• Research assistantships

• Peer mentors

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Develop Your Professional Network

• Award-winning professional association student chapters

• Professional association memberships

• Joint student/alumni association (iSchoolConnext)

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Publish Student Research

• iSchool has its own Student Research Journal

• Peer-reviewed publication

• Promotes graduate scholarship and intellectual inquiry in the fields of library and information science, archives and records management, and museum studies.

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Pursue Lifelong Learning/Professional Development Opportunities

• Library 2.015 Annual Conference “Tools, Skills, and Competencies” • 10/20 7am-8pm

• Colloquia • TONIGHT 9/29 5:30pm: “Information

Professionals within the Digital Government Complex: Why We Will Matter More and Not Less”

• 11/10 at 2:30 pm “Early Childhood Literacy and the Importance of Addressing the Whole Child through Multi-Literacy Experiences”

• ALA e-courses

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Want to learn more?

• Attend a virtual open house (link)

• Visit our website (link)

• Attend colloquia and other programs (link)

• Learn about our students/alumni (link)

• Stay connected/sign up for our newsletters (link)

• Read about our program:

• Student perspective (link)

• Faculty perspective: (link)

• Online learning environment (link)

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Questions?

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Thank you for attending!

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