1. 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!
THANK YOU!
Dr. Sandy Hirsh, Professor and Director
sandy.hirsh@sjsu.edu
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