DigIn: Certificate Program in Digital Information Management



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The University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library
Science is now accepting applications from students interested in a new
post-baccalaureate certificate program in Digital Information Management
(DigIn). DigIn will provide hands-on experience and focused instruction for
people seeking new careers in or improving their skills and knowledge of
digital archives, digital libraries, digital document repositories and other
kinds of digital collections.



The explosion of digital information and the growth of on-line digital
resources has led to a shortage of individuals with an understanding of the
disciplines of libraries, document management and archives who also have the
technical knowledge and skills needed to create, manage and support digital
information collections. The six course 18 credit hour graduate program will
provide both new students and working professionals with a balanced mix of
content that includes practical applied technology skills along with a
foundation in the theory and practice of building and maintaining today's
digital collections. Certificate holders will be well positioned for careers
in libraries, archives, local, state and federal government and the private
sector.



All coursework is online, so students will not need to take time off work or
travel for courses. The program may be completed in 18-30 months and starts
each summer with two required courses, Introduction to Applied Technology
and Introduction to Digital Collections. The certificate program was
developed in part through funding from the Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS), which has also provided funding for a limited number of
scholarships. For more information and to apply, visit the University of
Arizona Office of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach website at
http://ceao.arizona.edu/dist/sirls_welcome.html. The deadline for
scholarship applications and admission to the program starting this summer
is March 1, 2007.



Bruce Fulton, MLS

Communications and Outreach Librarian

School of Information Resources and Library Science

1515 E First Street

Tucson, AZ 85719

Main Office: 520-621-3565

Direct: 520-626-4631

Fax: 520-621-3279

Skype: brucefulton

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Larry Medina
Danville, CA
RIM Professional since 1972

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