CHICAGO — Offered by 91´«Ã½ Publishing in collaboration with the San Jose State University School of Information (SJSU iSchool), this returning popular 12-week , beginning on June 1, 2015, is facilitated by Raymond Dean.

In 12 weeks, , a lecturer for the SJSU iSchool and an experienced web developer, will break the complexity of Web development down into simple and accessible parts. You will be able to apply this knowledge to develop a web design and development skill set, crucial for many librarians in this digital age.

Through your participation in this course, you will:

• learn the basics of HTML and CSS;
• learn about Web standards and how to create standards-compliant code;
• use an image editor to do basic image manipulation and optimization for the Web;
• understand the concept of modular web design and apply it to the creation of a website (separation of presentation, structure and behavior);
• use CSS to adapt content for various media types, including mobile, desktop and the printed page;
• use fluid layout, flexible media and CSS media queries to create a responsive layout;
• create a basic HTML form and process it with a PHP script;
• embed multimedia content, including HTML5 video;
• understand usability and accessibility best practices and how to apply these when developing web content.

Participants who complete this Advanced eCourse will receive a SJSU iSchool/91´«Ã½ Publishing Advanced Certificate of Completion. This certificate will affirm your status as having completed all the steps of an Advanced eCourse on Web Design and Development and will provide proof of your participation that you can add to your resume.

The course will be delivered entirely online with coursework completed asynchronously. Within the week-by-week format, students will be able to work at their own pace and interact with Dean and fellow students through emails and message boards without the constraints of attending a live session at a specific time. The begins on Monday, June 1, 2015.

For more information about the eCourse, including how to register, please visit the .

Raymond Dean is a lecturer for the SJSU iSchool. Dean has years of experience as a Web developer and has earned an MLIS from SJSU and a M.Ed. from Drury University. With knowledge and experience in Web development, the information field and instructional technology, he has a blend of skills that has resonated particularly well with students in the library and information field. In addition to his work as a lecturer, he also operates several websites. His websites focus on technology education and providing online tools for teachers.

91´«Ã½ Publishing provides all librarians a comprehensive, one-stop resource for dynamic print and digital materials and eLearning dedicated to professional development, improving library services, and the promotion of libraries, literacy, and reading.

The SJSU iSchool / 91´«Ã½ Publishing advanced e-courses offer in-depth, advanced training that take participants from introductory to high-level content in 12 short weeks. Award-winning SJSU iSchool faculty members help participants dig deep into relevant course topics to provide applicable knowledge and skills that can transform their work. These asynchronous online courses are ideal for information professionals from around the world.

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The SJSU iSchool prepares individuals for professional careers in the information professions. Graduates work in diverse areas, such as information governance, user experience design, digital asset management, information architecture, electronic records management, and librarianship. The SJSU iSchool offers several online educational programs, including a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, which is fully accredited by the 91´«Ã½; a Master’s degree in Archives and Records Administration; and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science. All programs are delivered online, and the SJSU iSchool is a recognized leader in online education. For more information about the school, please visit: .