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June 2010 - For immediate release University of Arizona Digital Information Management (DigIn) graduate certificate program admission is open for Fall 2010. IMLS-funded scholarships are available. Application deadline for Fall 2010 is July 1. ************************************************************************ The University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science is pleased to announce that openings are available in the school’s graduate certificate program in Digital Information Management (DigIn), and that IMLS-funded scholarships are available for students entering the program in Fall 2010. The application deadline is July 1. Late applications will be accepted, but admission for Fall cannot be guaranteed if materials are received after July 1. The DigIn program features hands-on experience and focused instruction supporting a wide range of professional careers involving digital systems and data. The certificate includes six three-credit courses designed to build students’ hands-on technology skills, and to help students acquire the advanced knowledge needed to curate digital collections, manage digital projects, and to set policies for access and long-term preservation. For information professionals already working in the field, or those considering career changes, the DigIn certificate offers a flexible path for graduate studies. The program is delivered 100% online and has no residency requirements. Students generally complete the certificate in four or six semesters (15 months or 27 months). DigIn was developed in cooperation with the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records and the University of Arizona Outreach College. Major funding for the program comes from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which has also provided scholarship funding. Additional details on the program including course descriptions, admissions requirements and application forms may be found on the program website: digin.arizona.edu Applicants may also contact the DigIn staff at: [log in to unmask] ************************************************************************