Master of Library and Information Science

Kent State University

USA,Ohio

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 21,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

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USA, Ohio

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1910

Total Students: 36,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

800 E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240, United States

Master of Library and Information Science

Program Overview

The Master of Library and Information Science degree prepares students for professional positions in public, academic, special and school libraries; archives; museums; and other types of information agencies, organizations and companies. Many M.L.I.S. graduates go on to positions in other areas of the information field besides libraries — in research, for example, or publishing, information management, competitive business intelligence and more. An accredited M.L.I.S. degree is the basic requirement for professional employment in most libraries and information centers.

Students can concurrently pursue a dual degree option with the Master of Business Administration degree. Each program makes an independent admission decision. For further information about the dual degree program, see the specific program section in this catalog.

Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply the field's foundational theories, principles, values, ethics and skills to everyday practice.
  • Critique and synthesize research and identify appropriate research methodologies to solve problems in the field.
  • Analyze and engage in the changing cultural, educational and social roles and responsibilities of librarians/information professionals and the environments they work in within the global society.
  • Evaluate systems and technologies relevant to a particular information context.
  • Identify needs and connect individuals and communities with information that engages and empowers them.