VLA (Virginia Library Association) Conference

VLA (Virginia Library Association) Conference was wonderful! I had so much interest in the MLIS online cohort for fall 2007. I was busy constantly and one of the fun things that happened is that some of the graduates from the first Virginia cohort stopped by at the same time. It was like having a group of cheerleaders. They had such enthusiasm and positive things to say about the program. I should have thought ahead to have some graduates spend time in the booth with me; they are wonderful sales persons.

Each time I attend a conference, I am reminded how needed this Masters program is in West Virginia and Virginia. Without an ALA-approved program in either state, the fact that USC SLIS can offer the Masters online is a tremendous boon for the job pool in both states. Especially in Virginia, there is a shortage of ALA-approved Masters candidates for jobs within the profession. Thus, public library systems and school systems have decided to grow their own.

It is timely that SLIS can begin class offerings in fall 2007 and that so many of you are ready and eager to enter the program.

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