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Pasadena City College’s Certificate in Digitization Skills for Libraries and Cultural Heritage Institutions

Pasadena City College’s Certificate in Digitization Skills for Libraries and Cultural Heritage Institutions by Nancy Steinmann I’m very happy to report that I just received a paraprofessional level certificate in digitization skills for libraries and cultural heritage institutions from Pasadena City College (PCC) in Pasadena, California. I began this program in August 2012, in addition to my SJSU MLIS degree classes,…

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October 30, 2013
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Using Pinterest to Take School Notes

Using Pinterest to Take School Notes by Silvia K. Spiva After being away from an official learning environment for over a decade, I’ve gone back to school!  Depending on whose classification you use, I’m either part of Generation X or Generation Y.  Either way, I’m taking notes like the cool kids. I graduated from San José State University (SJSU) in…

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October 30, 2013
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There’s a Wiki for That

There’s a Wiki for That by Alison Peters Here’s the deal: like many other SLIS students, I’m maintaining a full-time, non-library related job with a freelance writing career, and battling to save some time for that nifty thing called ‘having a life’. SLIS, with its refreshingly accessible online learning systems, has allowed me to find just the right niche between…

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October 30, 2013
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Three Weeks in Australia: What Studying Abroad Taught Me about Working Full-Time and Getting the Most out of My LIS Education

Three Weeks in Australia: What Studying Abroad Taught Me about Working Full-Time and Getting the Most out of My LIS Education by Natalie M. Parker I started my degree at SLIS with no experience as an information professional while working full-time in a non-LIS field.  Whether you are making a career change or building experience in this field, the advice…

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October 30, 2013
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Missed the AAMLO Tour? Read a recap!

Attendee Linda Frankel shares her experience of touring the The African American Museum and Library of Oakland on her blog, Information Metamorphosis. Check back to find out about joining our next tour or follow us on Facebook!

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September 26, 2013
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