Published: September 25, 2024 by Aryn Prestia 

Being an MLIS student at SJSU comes with so many incredible benefits. You have access to dozens of specialized courses, fourteen active student groups​, scholarship programs, and internship opportunities, all of which can be accessed virtually to help you stay involved no matter where you live. Adding to this slate of virtual benefits is the Coursera Career Academy, a free continuing education program for all students. 

Coursera Career Academy provides more than 20 pathways for students to choose from to supplement library-specific courses. These pathways include 3-4 asynchronous courses for students to take at their own pace. 

When might taking Coursera courses benefit you?

Students who are looking to add to their skillset outside of library specific courses may find the Career Academy helpful. You don’t need another degree beyond the MLIS; instead, you can fill skills or knowledge gaps with external courses while also demonstrating your willingness to learn to future employers.

Want to work in library marketing? Try the Digital Marketing Pathway.

Want to work in library programming? Try the Project Management Pathway.

Want to better understand library attendance or circulation data? Try the  Data Analytics Pathway. 

Students interested in taking part in the Coursera Career Academy can refer to the e-mail sent to students  September 10 or learn more about the program here. 

Two More Things…

Here are a few job opportunities that might be of interest!

• Cataloging Librarian – Los Angeles, CA – LA Law Library 
• Librarian – Shreveport, LA – Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Remember that internships can be an especially valuable part of your learning experience at the iSchool while also helping you when it comes time to look for jobs. Learn more about the iSchool’s internship program here, where you can check out the INFO 294 Student Handbook as well as the Internship Sites database.