Here you will find software installation information for SLIS classes. All of the software you will be asked to use is open source and free to use.
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LIS Courses
- LIS 458: Database Management
Students will need regular access to a desktop or laptop with a current operating system (Chromebooks don’t meet this requirement)
FileZilla
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MySQL
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Additional Resources:
- How to connect to the Simmons server with MySQL Workbench
- How to reset your password for MyWebSQL or Workbench
- How to log into My WebSQL
- MyWebSQL GUI Instructions
Visual Studio Code
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- LIS 467: Web Development & Information Architecture
FileZilla
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Visual Studio Code
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- LIS 485: Introduction to Programming
FileZilla
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Visual Studio Code
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- LIS 487: Data Interoperability
FileZilla
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Visual Studio Code
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Python
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- LIS 488: Technology for Information Professionals
Hardware: Students will need regular access to a desktop or laptop with a current operating system (Chromebooks don’t meet this requirement)
FileZilla
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MySQL
Software:
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Additional Resources:
- How to connect to the Simmons server with MySQL Workbench
- How to reset your password for MyWebSQL or Workbench
- How to log into My WebSQL
- MyWebSQL GUI Instructions
Visual Studio Code
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Python
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- LIS 440: Archival Access and Use
oXygen
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- LIS 444: Digital Preservation
oXygen
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Python
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- LIS 445: Metadata
oXygen
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Python
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- LIS 448: Digital Stewardship
oXygen
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Python
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