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SLIS Course Technology

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)

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LIS 467: Web Development & Information Architecture

FileZilla

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LIS 485: Introduction to Programming

FileZilla

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LIS 487: Data Interoperability

FileZilla

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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)

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LIS 440: Archival Access and Use

oXygen

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LIS 444: Digital Preservation

oXygen

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LIS 445: Metadata

oXygen

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LIS 448: Digital Stewardship

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