The San Jose School of Library and Information Science is a recognized leader in distance learning. Our students earn an ALA-accredited MLIS degree through online courses that use sophisticated technology to enhance their learning experience and prepare them to effectively apply technology in their professional lives.

We offer two online program options for MLIS students. One option is designed specifically for experienced library managers and supervisors, and the other option is geared for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree and are interested in becoming a librarian.

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The University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science plans to begin a Master’s program for a regional “cohort” of students in the New England region. This is an expansion of a program that was previously conducted in Maine. The program is proposed to begin in the fall semester of 2009; beginning students may also be admitted to the program in spring 2010 and fall 2010.

Classes will be presented as an interactive online program utilizing a variety of technologies. Attendance on the home campus of the University is not a required part of the program. Students admitted to the program will have several on site experiences at a location(s) in New England, including (but not limited to): a beginning orientation, portfolio preparation and state association meetings.

For more information, contact: Tilda Reeder, Admissions Coordinator, Student Services Office: tildareeder@sc.edu

The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia; phone number for the School lo Library and Information Science: 803-777-3858.

Instructional Design: Creating Materials for an Online Course

Online — August 29 – October 3, 2008

What is the difference between preparing to teach an online course and preparing to teach in a face-to-face setting? A lot! Many who are new to online teaching are surprised at how much planning and writing is involved. This workshop orients participants to the ins and outs of online course design and authorship. This workshop is non-technical and software agnostic; we will not focus on the technical process of posting materials within a learning management system. Instead, we will concentrate on instructional design and materials preparation. By the end of the workshop, you will have developed (1) a sample syllabus and other orienting materials; (2) an online community-building warm-up activity; (3) the text for one online “session,” including an activity/assignment; and (4) a strategy for assessing student learning.

Preview at: http://gailonline.org/GSLIS_course_preview.html

Faculty: Gail Matthews-DeNatale, Ph.D., Associate Director of Academic Technology, Simmons College; gmdenatale@simmons.edu

To register or for more information see http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/continuinged/workshops/ or contact gslisce@simmons.edu

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) is pleased to present its Spring 2008 series of one-day preservation workshops:
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
BASIC PAPER REPAIR (at NEDCC)
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
BASIC BOOK REPAIR (at NEDCC)
Thursday, March 6, 2008
DEVELOPING AND MANAGING DIGITAL PROJECTS (at NEDCC)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
DISASTER PLANNING WITH dPLAN LITEâ„¢ (at Merrimack College)

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
MOVING IMAGE PRESERVATION (at NEDCC) **NEW this year!**
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