1. University of
Illinois, U of I Online
(Urbana-Champaign,
Illinois)
Founded in 1867,
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), a public land-grant research
university, provides both undergraduate and graduate programs to over 44,000
students. UIUC is a member of iSchools.
The University of
Illinois Online Master of Science in Library and Information Science
degree provides students the option to complete the program mostly online with
only one campus visit each semester. The degree includes 40 semester hours.
The degree program
uses a synchronous format utilizing WISE (Web-Based Information Science
Education). WISE allows advanced technology to connect students, faculty, and
colleges.
The Master of Library
and Information Science (MLIS) degree program includes courses such as:
·
Information Organization and Access
·
Libraries, Information and Society
·
Introduction to Technology in LIS
·
Youth Services Community Engagement
·
Use and Users of Information
·
Reference and Information Services
·
Information Modeling
The North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools provides the University of Illinois
accreditation.
2. Syracuse University
(Syracuse, New York)
Established in 1870,
Syracuse University (SU), a private research university, provides both
undergraduate and graduate programs to over 21,000 students. Syracuse is a
member of iSchools.
The Syracuse
University Master of Science in Library and Information Science degree provides
a solid framework of library science as well as knowledge, values, and skills
of librarianship within the context of an interdisciplinary faculty.
Students can take the
Master in Library and Information Science program full or part-time in online
and on campus formats.
The degree encompasses
core knowledge courses, electives, and an exit requirement of an internship or
independent study. Students may also attain an iSchool certificate of Advanced
Study. The degree include 36 credit hours.
Courses include topics
such as:
·
Reference and Information Literary Services
·
Management Principles for Information Professionals
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Information Policy
·
Wireless Interactive Communications
·
Data Mining
·
Cataloging of Information Resources
The Middle States
Commission on Higher Education provides Syracuse University accreditation.
3. University of
Washington, Information School
(Seattle, Washington)
Founded in 1861, the
University of Washington, a multi-campus public research university, offers
undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 43,000 students in 16 colleges and
schools. Washington is a member of iSchools.
The Information
School’s Master of Library and Information Science online degree program
provides students a solid foundation in library and information sciences
through a curriculum which teaches how information is stored, organized,
researched, and retrieved.
Students attend a
one-day orientation at the start of the program. Students taking the program on
a part-time basis can complete the degree in three years.
The MLIS program
offers coursework required for a Library Media Endorsement.
The online Master in
Library and Information Science degree encompasses core courses, electives, and
a culminating experience project. The degree includes 63 credits.
Core courses cover the
following topics:
·
Information Behavior
·
Research Assessment and Design
·
Information in Social Context
·
The Question of Information
·
Information Resources, Services, and Collections
The Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities provides the University of Washington
accreditation.
4. Rutgers University,
School of Communication and Information
(New Brunswick, New
Jersey)
Founded in 1766,
Rutgers University (RU), a public research university, is the eighth oldest
college in the nation. RU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in 175
academic departments to 65,000 students. Rutgers is a member of iSchools.
The School of
Communication and Information’s Master of Library and Information Science
degree provides students the education and pedagogy necessary to become
proficient in designing and implementing organizational structures which allow
access to information. The Master’s in Library and Information Science program,
designed as a part-time asynchronous program, typically takes two to three
years to complete.
Concentrations
include:
·
General Study
·
Digital Libraries
·
Public Libraries
·
School Library Media Study
Core courses,
electives, and an ePortfolio capstone project round out the total plan of
study. A snapshot of the online MLIS degree courses include:
·
Principles of Searching
·
Materials for Children
·
Multimedia Production
·
Human Information Behavior
·
Learning Theory, Media, and the Curriculum
The Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools provides Rutgers University accreditation.
(Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania)
Established in 1891,
Drexel University, a non-profit national research university, offers over 200
undergraduate and graduate degree programs to over 25,000 students. The
university is a member of iSchools.
The Drexel University
Master in Library and Information Science online degree program provides a
solid background in LIS and focuses on teaching career skills in all areas of
information management.
The program offers
seven concentrations including:
·
Archival Studies
·
Digital Curation
·
Competitive Intelligence & Knowledge Management
·
Digital Libraries
·
School Library Media
·
Youth Services
·
Library & Information Services
The online Library and
Information Science Master’s degree encompasses core courses, electives, and
concentrations. Students need 45 credits to obtain the degree.
A snapshot of courses
across the concentrations include:
·
Digital Libraries
·
Information Architecture
·
Database Management
·
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
·
Digital Preservation
·
Legal Research
Drexel University
received accreditation from the Middle States Association of Schools and
Colleges.
6. University of
Maryland, College of Information Studies
(College Park,
Maryland)
Established in 1856,
the University of Maryland (UM) is the largest public research land, sea, and
space grant university in Maryland. UM offers more than 200 undergraduate and
graduate programs to over 37,000 students. UM is a member of iSchools.
The College of
Information Studies’ Online Master of Library Science (MLS) degree program
provides students a foundation in research and practices. The online degree
prepares graduates for careers in start-ups, museums, government agencies,
archives and more.
The online MLS degree
plan of study includes core courses, knowledge areas, specialization classes,
and a field study or thesis. Students need 36 credits to obtain the degree.
Specializations
include:
·
School Library
·
Archives and Digital Curation
·
Community Analytics and Policy
·
Individualized Program Plan
·
Information and Diverse Populations
The curriculum
includes courses such as:
·
Designing Principled Inquiry
·
Serving Information Needs
·
Achieving Organizational Excellence
·
Creating Information Structures
The Middle States
Commission of Higher Education provides the University of Maryland
accreditation.
7. Florida State University, School of Information, College of
Communication & Information
(Tallahassee, Florida)
Founded in 1851,
Florida State University (FSU), a public sea and space grant research university
is one of the oldest of 11 institutions of higher learning in the
state. FSU provides both undergraduate and graduate degrees to well over
41,000 students. FSU is a member of iSchools.
The Master of
Science in Library and Information Studies online degree program provides
students a broad foundation in areas of information organization, professional
foundations, research, policy and management. The plan of study offers two
tracks (General Information Studies and School Library Media) with core courses,
electives, specializations, and concentrations. Concentrations include:
·
Information Needs and Services
·
Information Architecture and Technology
·
Youth Information Needs and Services
Specializations
include topics such as:
·
Information Organization
·
General Librarianship
·
Leadership and Management
·
School Media
·
Technology and Networking
·
Youth Services
Florida State
University received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools.
8. University of
Pittsburgh, Pitt Online, School of Information Sciences
(Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania)
Established in 1787,
the University of Pittsburgh, a state related research university, provides
undergraduate and graduate programs from 17 schools and colleges to well over
28,000 students. Pitt is one of the oldest colleges in the country. The
University of Pittsburgh is a member of iSchools.
The Master of Library
and Information Science program, a mostly online program, includes 36 credits.
The degree offers educational skills and theoretical knowledge students
need to advance as information professionals in several fields and library facilities.
The plan of study
includes core courses and electives such as:
·
Understanding Information
·
Managing Libraries and Information Centers in Changing
Environments
·
History of Children’s Literature
·
Health Sciences Resources and Services
·
Information Architecture
·
Digital Libraries
The Middle States
Commission on Higher Education provides University of Pittsburgh accreditation.
9. University of
Wisconsin—Milwaukee, Systems ecampus
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Established in 1871,
the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee, a public urban university, is part of
the University of Wisconsin System. The university offers undergraduate,
graduate, and doctoral degrees to about 28,000 students. The University of
Wisconsin Milwaukee is a member of iSchools.
The UW Milwaukee
ecampus Online Master of Library and Information Science degree program
prepares students to manage change in a technologically oriented,
knowledge-based environment. The program includes core courses, concentrations,
practicum, capstone project, and a comprehensive exam or thesis. The degree
includes 36 credits.
The online Library and
Information Science Master’s degree includes concentrations such as:
·
Archives
·
Public Library Administration
·
Information Organization
The plan of study
includes courses such as:
·
Research in Library and Information Sciences
·
Organization of Information
·
Information Access and Retrieval
·
Foundations of Library and Informational Science
The North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools provides University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
accreditation.
10. University of
Wisconsin—Madison, School of Library & Information Studies
(Madison, Wisconsin)
Established 1848, The
University of Wisconsin—Madison (UW Madison), a selective public university, is
part of the University of Wisconsin System. UW Madison offers undergraduate,
graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. The University of
Wisconsin—Madison is a member of iSchools.
The Online Master in
Library and Information Studies program, a generalist program, provides
students the ability to practice librarianship and information services at the
professional level. The plan of study includes core courses, an e-Portfolio, a
120-hour practicum, and electives. The curriculum has three tiers and includes
courses such as:
·
Foundations of Reference
·
Collection Management
·
Cataloging
·
Archives Administration
·
Information Ethics and Policy
The North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools provides UW Madison accreditation.
(Kent, Ohio)
Kent State University,
founded in 1910, is a public research university with eight campuses providing
undergraduate and graduate programs to over 46,000 students.
The Kent State
University online Master of Library and Information Science degree program offers
on-site and online courses as well as a completely online format.
Students learn the
pedagogy and skills necessary to work in areas such as information agencies,
cultural organizations, museums, companies, and agencies.
The Master’s in
Library and Information Science online degree includes core courses, electives,
specializations, and a culminating experience project or thesis. The degree
includes 37 hours.
The online program
offers specializations which include topics such as:
·
Academic Librarianship
·
Digital Preservation
·
Museum Studies
·
K-12 School Librarianship
The curriculum offers
core courses in topics such as:
·
Access to Information
·
Organization of Information
·
Tools for MILS Success
·
Management for Library and Informational Professionals
The North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools provides Kent State University
accreditation.
12. University of
North Texas, College of Information, Department of Library and Information
Sciences
(Denton, Texas)
Founded in 1890, the
University of North Texas (UNT), a public flagship university, provides
undergraduate and graduate programs to over 36,000 students in ten colleges and
two schools. UNT is a member of iSchools.
The Master of
Science—Library Science online degree program provides students the necessary
information technology and library science education and skills to thrive in
research, education, corporate, law, and medical settings. The plan of study
encompasses core classes, concentrations, a 120-hour field experience, and a
culminating exam. The degree includes 36 credit hours.
Concentrations
include:
·
Archival Studies and Digital Image Management
·
General Program of Study
·
Health Informatics
·
Distributed Learning Librarianship
·
Information Organization
·
Law Librarians and Legal Informatics Specialist
·
School Librarianship
·
Information Systems
·
Youth Librarianship
A sample of courses
include:
·
Research Methods and Analysis
·
Management of Information Agencies
·
Economics of Information
·
Law Library Management
·
Academic Libraries
The Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools provides the University of North Texas
accreditation.
13. The University of
Alabama, School of Library and Information Studies
(Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Founded in 1831, The
University of Alabama (UA), a doctoral-level public research university,
provides undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 34,000 students.
The Online Master of
Library and Information Studies degree program prepares students for leadership
opportunities in library and information careers. The program provides skills
and education in the uses and management of information. The degree program offers
both face-to-face and online options. The degree includes 36 credit hours.
The Master of Library
and Information Studies online degree includes core courses with a thesis or
non-thesis option, and an internship. Core courses include topics such as:
·
Research Methods
·
Information Technologies
·
Public Libraries
·
Organization of Information
·
School Media Centers
·
Information Sources and Services
The Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges provides University
of Alabama accreditation.
14. University of
South Carolina, College of Mass Communications and Information Studies
(Columbia, South
Carolina)
Established in 1801,
The University of South Carolina (USC), a public, co-educational university,
with seven satellite offices, offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees to
over 31,000 students.
The College of Mass
Communications and Information Studies offers the Master of Library and
Information Science degree totally online and in a combination of on-campus and
online formats. Students in the Fast Track option complete the program in 18
months.
The online Master’s in
Library and Information Science program prepares students for careers in
colleges, communities, schools, corporations, industries, and other
institutions. The plan of study includes core courses, specializations,
internships, and an ePortfolio. The degree includes 36 credit hours.
The Fast Track program
offers specializations such as:
·
Information Services
·
Cultural Heritage Institutions
·
Library Services to Children and Young Adults
A snapshot of courses
include:
·
Online Information Services
·
Consumer Health Resource and Information Services
·
Introduction to Information Technologies
·
Introduction to Technology Services or Public Library Systems
The Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges provides University
of South Carolina accreditation.
15. University of
Kentucky
(Lexington, Kentucky)
Founded in 1865, the
University of Kentucky (UK), a public land-grant university, provides
undergraduate and graduate programs in 16 colleges to over 29,000 students. The
university is a member of iSchools.
The University of
Kentucky Online Master in Library and Information Science degree program offers
students the foundational education and skills necessary to function in various
library and informational settings and fields. The program offers nine tracks
including:
·
Academic Libraries
·
Generalist
·
Information Organization / Knowledge Representation
·
Instructional Services
·
Public Libraries
·
School Librarian Program
·
Information Systems
·
Health Information
·
Youth Services and Literature
Asynchronous online
classes include topics in areas such as:
·
Academic Libraries
·
Collection Development
·
Online Informational Retrieval
·
Technical Processing Systems
·
Organization of Knowledge
The Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges provides University
of Kentucky accreditation.
16. University of
North Carolina Greensboro, School of Education, Department of Library and
Information Studies
(Greensboro, North
Carolina)
Founded in 1891, the
University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG), a public research university,
offers more than 180 undergraduate and graduate programs to over 18,000
students. The university is a member of iSchools.
The UNCG Master of
Library and Information Studies online degree program prepares students for
careers in corporate, school, public, and museum libraries. The plan of study
includes core courses, a technology requirement, electives, and a capstone
project. The degree includes 36 credit hours.
The online MLIS degree
includes core courses include topics such as:
·
Library Administration and Management
·
Foundations of Library and Information Studies
·
Information Sources and Services
·
Information Organization and Access
·
Media Production Services for Library Programs
The Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges provides UNCG
accreditation.
17. Wayne State
University, School of Library and Information Science
(Detroit, Michigan)
Established in 1868,
Wayne State University (WSU), a public research university, offers 370
undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 28,000 students.
The Online Master of
Library and Information Science degree program prepares students with the
foundational skills and pedagogy necessary for leadership roles in information
organization and libraries. The online master’s plan of study includes core
courses and professional specializations. The degree includes 36 credit hours.
The specializations
include:
·
Library Services
·
Information Management
·
Archives and Digital Content Management
A sample of core
courses is as follows:
·
Information Technology
·
Access to Information
·
Library Administration and Management
·
Organization of Knowledge
The North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools provides Wayne State University
accreditation.
18. University of
Arizona, Outreach College
(Tucson, Arizona)
Established in 1885,
the University of Arizona (UA), a public land-grant research university,
provides 334 fields of study in undergraduate, graduate, and professional
education.
The Master of Arts in
Library and Information Science online degree program prepares students for
professional employment in fields such as publishing, libraries, archives,
business, and technology/internet companies.
The curriculum
includes core courses, concentrations, and an internship. Students need 36
credit hours to obtain the degree.
A sample of
concentrations include:
·
Academic Librarianship
·
Archives and Special Collections
·
Public Librarianship/Community Informatics
·
Dual Degree in Journalism
·
Special Librarianship
·
Services to Children and Young Adults/School Librarianship
·
Law Librarianship
·
Digital Information
Core courses cover
topics such as:
·
Ethics for Library and Information Professionals
·
Research for Library and Information Professionals
·
Online Searching
·
Organization of Information
The University of
Arizona received accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools.
19. St. John’s University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
Department of Library and Information Science
(New York City, New
York)
St. John’s University,
a private, Roman Catholic university, established in 1870, provides a variety
of graduate and undergraduate degrees.
The Master of Science
in Library and Information Science online degree program provides a broad
overview of library and information sciences. The degree includes 36 semester
hours.
The MLIS program
includes opportunities for specialization and emphasis in areas such as:
·
Information Analyst
·
Academic Librarianship
·
Special Librarianship
·
Archives
·
Information Analyst
·
Youth Services
·
School Librarianship
·
Public Librarianship
·
Law Librarianship
Students must complete
the following classes:
·
Introduction to Library and Information Science
·
Collection Development & Management of Knowledge Resources
·
Information Organization
·
Information Sources & Services
·
Management of Libraries & Information Centers
·
Research & Evaluation Methods
The Middle States
Commission on Higher Education provides St. John’s University accreditation.
20. Texas Woman’s
University, School of Library & Information Studies
(Denton, Texas)
Founded in 1901, the
Texas Woman’s University (TWU), a public co-ed university (primarily for
women), provides undergraduate and graduate programs in five colleges to about
15,000 students.
The School of Library
and Information Studies online Master of Library Science degree program
prepares students with the necessary skills and pedagogy to work in information
fields such as school libraries, public libraries, special libraries and corporate
environments.
The curriculum
includes core courses, electives, a practicum, and a final exam/portfolio.
Students need 36 credit hours to obtain the degree.
A snapshot of Master
of Library Science degree courses include:
·
Collection Development
·
Library Management
·
Foundations of Library and Information Studies
·
Information Sources and Services
·
Indexing and Abstracting
The Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges provide Texas
Woman’s University accreditation.
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