Online MLIS Resources
The Online MLIS Resources site is dedicated to information and communication specific to students enrolled in the Online MLIS program. Links to general academic resources for both residential and online students are found in the MLIS Student Guide. Links to course websites for all iSchool programs are found on the Course Websites page.
Making Connections
Academic Advising - Online MLIS students who have general academic advising questions (policies and procedures, classes, etc.) can contact the MLIS Academic Advisor, Marie Potter. If you have any questions on online learning technologies contact the Online Learning Administrator, Grace Whiteaker. Students should also refer to the MLIS Student Guide for forms, guidelines, and other important information, as well as the MLIS Student Handbook.
Virtual Office Hours - Hosted by the MLIS Academic Advisor, Virtual Office Hours are scheduled throughout the school year to allow for live, synchronous communication. Current Online MLIS students should log in if they have a quick question, or stay for the full hour to see what topics arise for discussion. The schedule and web chat site are found online at http://uweoconnect.extn.washington.edu/mlisadvising/.
Learning & Scholarly Technologies - LST encourages innovative uses of the University's infrastructure to support faculty and student research, education, and clinical applications of information technologies. In addition to a series of web tools to support learning and research, they also provide a series of "How-To" guides for common tasks you can accomplish using a variety of software and tools and online curriculum for student-led workshops on various technologies and software.
Live Online Meetings - Instructors of online classes may hold live information sessions at designated times during the quarter. Often these sessions are for logistical questions about the class, but they can also be related to course topics or for live presentations. This is your chance to interact with your instructor and colleagues "in real time." Sessions are normally archived and attendance is not required.
GoPost Forum - UWNetID and password required. A private threaded discussion forum to discuss any and all topics for online students only; faculty and staff do not have access.
iPeer - iPeer matches incoming Online MLIS students with current online students who have traveled the same road. iPeer can help you learn more about the program from a current student’s perspective as well as connect with an online student in your local area.
MyUW - UWNetID and password required. Your personal Web page - the UW information you use most in one convenient, personalized site.
Outlook Live - Email system for UW students (required for Online MLIS students).
Textbook Exchange Forum - The Textbook Exchange Forum allows students to advertise their iSchool textbooks for sale or trade and to post requests for used textbooks.
UW Libraries - Link to the UW Libraries homepage.
Calendar and Registration
Online MLIS Registration - Registration services for Online MLIS students are provided by UW Professional and Continuing Education (PCE), previously known as UW Extension. Online MLIS students register via an online registration system hosted by PCE. Go to the UWEO Information for Admitted Students site and click on "Online Master of Library and Information Science"; the most current quarter for registration will appear. Read through the list of courses, as well as the registration procedures and information sections. Also note that Registration FAQ's for PCE's online registration system are available, and important to read prior to trying to register. PCE's online registration system will not open until 8 am of period 1 registration. Any questions on the registration system or paying tuition may be directed to 206-543-2310 or 800-543-2320 or uweoreg@pce.uw.edu.
Online MLIS Orientation Week - Information on the Online MLIS Orientation Week for new students.
Technology and Courses
Class Websites - Links to class websites – some require UWNetID and password.
iHelp - Use ihelp@uw.edu to request technical support. Responses from IT may take 24 to 48 hours. If an assignment is due, don’t panic. Contact your instructor and expect to hear back from IT as soon as possible. In some circumstances, requests for technical support made on a Friday or Saturday may require more than 48 hours for a response. If you have lost email access due to technical difficulties, you may contact the iSchool IT Help Desk at 206-616-3086.
iPrep Blog - iPrep offers various virtual workshops, or help tools, that have been designed to help any student in the Information School who will work with the general Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) related to our online courses and, in many cases, the face-to-face (f2f) classes as well.
Hotel Accommodations During Online MLIS Orientation Week
Hotel Information - A list of hotels close to the UW campus.