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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The information profession is evolving rapidly and career options for librarians, archivists, and other information professionals continue to expand. At the same time, technology is transforming the profession. Are you ready?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There’s no better place to learn online than at the School of Information at San Jose State University (SJSU). In 2014, we received a prestigious national award that recognizes our school’s expertise in online education – the <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about/news/detail/sjsu-school-information-wins-outstanding-online-program-award-online-learning?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">2014 Outstanding Online Program award</a> from the Online Learning Consortium. The award acknowledges our <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/master-library-and-information-science-mlis?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">Master of Library and Information Science</a></span> (MLIS) program’s learning effectiveness, student and faculty satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and creative approach to providing access to learning opportunities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, we bring the learning to you via our exclusively online programs. Whether you want to earn a master’s degree, take a single course, or download free webinars, the SJSU iSchool offers numerous lifelong learning opportunities you can explore.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One option is our exclusively online MLIS program, which is fully accredited by the American Library Association. We offer a vast array of electives, enabling you to tailor the program to your career interests. You can check out our <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/current-students/career-pathways?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">career pathways</a> to get a better idea of your options, or <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/people/community-profiles/tags/courses?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">read about students taking some of our newest electives</a>. We are currently accepting applications for admission in fall 2015, with classes starting in August 2015. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2015. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you already hold a master’s degree, our fully online <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/post-masters-certificate?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">Post-Master’s Certificate program</a></span> may be the perfect next step in your learning journey. Our certificate program students can choose courses from <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/post-masters-certificate/career-pathways?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">seven career pathways</a>, including opportunities to update your technology skills or boost your ability to transition to a leadership position.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you aren’t quite ready to dive into our master’s or certificate programs, consider taking a for-credit course through our <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">Open Classes program</a>.</span> These fully online master’s-level courses are the same courses offered to our MLIS students. For example, many of the courses available this spring through our Open Classes program focus on emerging technology topics, such as data mining, digital curation, and web design. Check out the <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/spring-2015-course-list?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">spring 2015 course list</a>. The deadline to request spring classes is January 7, 2015. The Open Classes program is open to everyone with a bachelor's degree or higher. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our school also offers free professional development opportunities. Recently, we hosted the <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/center-information-research-and-innovation-ciri/library-20/library-2014-worldwide-virtual-conference?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">Library 2.014 Worldwide Virtual Conference</a>. The all-inclusive <span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>conference</span></span> connected thousands of information professionals from around the world during two days in October. <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/center-information-research-and-innovation-ciri/library-2014-worldwide-virtual-conference/presentations?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">Recordings of more than 100 presentations</a> from the conference are freely available via our website. Check them out and then share these thought-provoking presentations with your colleagues.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We also invite you to join us for any of our upcoming <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about/colloquia?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">colloquia</a>, where experts from the profession share their insights. You can join us for the live online presentations, or view recordings at your convenience. You may also be interested in our <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/career-development/career-webcasts-and-workshops?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">free career webinars</a>, where you can update your job seeking skills and listen in as experts discuss career trends for information professionals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We invite you to <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/prospective-student-information-opt?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">request more information</a> about any of our programs and learn more about how our school can help you achieve your educational goals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>About<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The San Jose State University (SJSU) <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">School of Information</a> prepares individuals for careers as information professionals. <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/meet-our-students/life-after-mlis?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">Graduates work</a> in diverse areas of the information profession, such as user experience design, digital asset management, information architecture, electronic records management, information governance, digital preservation, and librarianship. The SJSU School of Information is a recognized leader in online education, receiving accolades from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC), including the OLC's <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about/news/detail/sjsu-school-information-wins-outstanding-online-program-award-online-learning?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">Outstanding Online Program award</a>. For more information about the school, please visit: <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=AssocListsEmailDec14">ischool.sjsu.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Nicole Purviance<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Director of Marketing and Communications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>School of Information<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>San Jose State University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>408-924-2465<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="mailto:nicole.purviance@sjsu.edu">nicole.purviance@sjsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/">http://ischool.sjsu.edu</a><u><span style='color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>