Master of Library Science (56-5601) (36 hours)

Student Learning Outcomes

The entirely online Master of Library Science is designed to help you become a 21st century librarian. As an information expert, educator, and collaborator, the librarian develops, promotes, and implements a program that engages the community as they become effective lifelong users and creators of information. Our program prepares students to:

• Apply the values, ethics, and professional guidelines of the library and information professions.
• Plan for the sustainable management of human, fiscal, and information resources for access and equity
• Plan for the implementation of technologies in libraries, including strategies for developing the technical skills and habits of mind in librarians, patrons, and stakeholders as necessary for innovation.
• Curate, organize, and manage information resources to support retrieval by users.
• Evaluate and propose library services for diverse communities.
• Analyze data to make decisions for the library.

Admission Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
• 2.75 or higher cumulative undergraduate GPA
• Submission of a letter of intent 
• Submission of an updated resume

Application Deadlines:

• Fall Semester Start- applications due July 31
• Spring Semester Start- applications due December 1
• Summer Semester Starts- applications due April 15