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Master of Science in Library and Information Science

Long Island University
Riverhead , United States
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Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
36 credits
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Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Information Management | Information Technology | Library and Information Studies
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Journalism and Information
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

Introduction to the Palmer School of Library and Information Science

The Palmer School of Library and Information Science at LIU Post offers a Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS) degree program with a School Library Media specialization completely online. This program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the demanding profession of librarianship.


Program Details

The MSLIS degree program requires 36-credit hours to graduate. In addition to the MSLIS program, LIU Post also provides a fully online 18-credit hour Certificate of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Management.


Ranking and Accreditation

The Palmer School was rated by Master's Programs Guide as No. 17 on its list of the nation's 50 best programs. The ranking is a composite of several important validators of quality, including:


  • U.S. News and World Report
  • U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • The iSchools consortium
  • The American Library Association Three criteria determined which programs made the grade:
    • Affordability and accessibility
    • Accreditation and commendation
    • Student support services and specializations

Program Philosophy

At LIU, students learn that "the school library represents the buried treasure at the core of our civilization." The program emphasizes the importance of conducting the right kind of research to help people find the information they seek, highlighting that being a librarian requires a wide range of disciplines beyond just a love for books.


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