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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>As the calendar turns, it’s a good time to plan for the future. As part of your professional development plans for the New Year, take an online master’s-level course through the San Jose State University’s i.School Open Classes program. <o:p></o:p></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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15">Open Classes program</a> can help you update your skill set and position you for the next step in your career. Courses offered during the spring 2015 semester cover <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15">diverse topics</a>, including web design, information visualization, vocabulary design, grant writing, cataloging, data mining, digital curation, building learning commons, participatory practice in libraries, and information assurance. <b><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/spring-2015-course-list?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15">View the spring 2015 class schedule</a></span>.<o:p></o:p></b></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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>You'll earn college credit with each course, making it possible for you to transfer the units you earn into a master's program later. Or, if you already have a master's degree, completing a course through the Open Classes program may be just what you need to add a key skill to your resume and prepare you for career advancement. <br><br>Open Classes are electives offered in the <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/master-library-and-information-science-mlis?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15">Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)</a> program, which is fully accredited by the American Library Association, and the <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/master-archives-records-administration-mara?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15">Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA)</a> program. All courses in the Open Classes program are delivered <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/discover-online-learning/5-benefits-fully-online-model?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15">exclusively online</a>. <br><br>The Open Classes program is open to individuals who hold a bachelor's degree or higher. <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/enrollment?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15"><span style='color:windowtext'>Enrollment</span></a> is based on space availability, and some classes may be full. <b>The deadline to sign up for classes is January 7, 2015</b>. After you sign up, a school representative will contact you to confirm enrollment. The spring semester runs from January 22 through May 13, 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><br>For more information, please visit <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15"><span style='color:windowtext'>ischool.sjsu.edu</span></a> and download the <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/sites/default/files/content_pdf/sjsu_ischool_openclasses_brochure.pdf?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15"><span style='color:windowtext'>Open Classes brochure</span></a>. You may also email us at <a href="mailto:sjsuischool@gmail.com"><span style='color:windowtext'>sjsuischool@gmail.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Please feel free to share this email with your staff, colleagues, and friends.<o:p></o:p></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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Quick Links: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/course-topics/spring-2015-course-list?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15"><span style='color:windowtext'>Spring 2015 Course List</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/spring-2015-sign-up?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15"><span style='color:windowtext'>Sign-up Form</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/enrollment?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15"><span style='color:windowtext'>Eligibility, Requirements, and Fees</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/ischool-open-classes/open-classes-faqs?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15"><span style='color:windowtext'>Open Classes Program FAQs</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>About<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The San Jose State University (SJSU) <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15"><span style='color:windowtext'>School of Information</span></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=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15"><span style='color:windowtext'>Graduates work</span></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=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15"><span style='color:windowtext'>Outstanding Online Program award</span></a>. For more information about the school, please visit: <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AssocListsOpenClassesEmailJan15"><span style='color:windowtext'>ischool.sjsu.edu</span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'>.</span> <o:p></o:p></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><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"'><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></span><u><span style='color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>