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Library &

Information

Studies

Directory of

Institutions

Offering

Accredited

Master’s

Programs

July 2010

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American Library Association

Office for Accreditation

www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/accreditation

Copyright © 2010

American Library Association

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Contents

INTRODUCTION 1 GUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING A MASTER’S PROGRAM IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION STUDIES 3 Choosing an ALA-Accredited Program 3 Gathering Basic Information 3 Choosing a Specialization 3 Program Admission Requirements 4 Program Curricula 4 Flexibility and Distance Learning 4 Financial Aid Opportunities 4 Placement Services 5

ALA-ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

ALABAMA University of Alabama 6

ARIZONA University of Arizona 7

CALIFORNIA University of California, Los Angeles 8 San Jose State University 8

COLORADO University of Denver 9

CONNECTICUT Southern Connecticut State University 10

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The Catholic University of America 11

FLORIDA Florida State University 12 University of South Florida 12

GEORGIA Valdosta State University 13

HAWAII University of Hawaii 14

ILLINOIS Dominican University 15 University of Illinois, Urbana–Champaign 15

INDIANA Indiana University 16

IOWA University of Iowa 17

KANSAS Emporia State University 18

KENTUCKY University of Kentucky 19

LOUISIANA Louisiana State University 20

MARYLAND University of Maryland 21

MASSACHUSETTS Simmons College 22

UNITED STATES

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MICHIGAN University of Michigan 23 Wayne State University 23

MISSISSIPPI University of Southern Mississippi 24

MISSOURI University of Missouri 25

NEW JERSEY Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 26

NEW YORK University at Albany, State University of New York 27 University at Buffalo, State University of New York 27 Long Island University 28 Pratt Institute 28 Queens College 29 St. John’s University 29 Syracuse University 30

NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina Central University 31 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 31 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 32

OHIO Kent State University 33

OKLAHOMA University of Oklahoma 34

PENNSYLVANIA Clarion University of Pennsylvania 35 Drexel University 35 University of Pittsburgh 36

PUERTO RICO University of Puerto Rico 37

RHODE ISLAND University of Rhode Island 38

SOUTH CAROLINA University of South Carolina 39

TENNESSEE University of Tennessee 40

TEXAS University of North Texas 41 University of Texas at Austin 41 Texas Woman’s University 42

WASHINGTON University of Washington 43

WISCONSIN University of Wisconsin–Madison 44 University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee 44

ALBERTA University of Alberta 45

BRITISH COLUMBIA University of British Columbia 45

NOVA SCOTIA Dalhousie University 46

ONTARIO University of Toronto 47 University of Western Ontario 47

QUEBEC McGill University 48 Université de Montreal 48

CANADA

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Introduction

This directory provides information about library and

information studies programs that are accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). The ALA Office for Accreditation publishes the directory annually and provides the opportunity for programs to update their entries online when information changes. Each entry includes contact information, the name of the accredited program, date through which it is accredited, and distance education opportunities. If you have any questions about a program, please con-tact the program directly. ALA accredits master’s pro-grams in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico only. Programs are listed alphabetically by the state or province in which the primary campus is located. There is an index by institution at the end of the directory. Some entries have a notation of (Conditional) next to them. This indicates conditional accreditation—a status assigned to a program that must make changes to comply with the Standards for Accreditation of Mas-

ter’s Programs in Library and In-formation Studies to

enable accreditation beyond the date specified by the Committee on Accreditation (COA). Please note that these programs are fully accredited under the Stan-

dards.

The directory includes LIS distance education offer-ings available at each program. Programs may offer distance education through traditional extension pro-grams with faculty on-site or through interactive video, the internet, or other technologies. Prospective stu-dents should verify with the program the extent to which a full master’s program can be completed off-site. Distance education offerings change frequently, so prospective students should inquire with the program for the most current information. “Guidelines for Choosing a Master’s Program in Li-brary and Information Studies” is designed to help pro-spective students select a program. For more detailed information, prospective students should visit the web-site and request catalogs and applications from pro-grams in which they are interested.

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Guidelines for Choosing a Master’s Program in Library & Information Studies

These guidelines are designed to help prospective stu-

dents select the program that best meets their individ-ual needs. In choosing a program, several factors should be considered, including future career plans, specialization options, geographic mobility, distance-learning opportunities, and financial aid resources.

CHOOSING AN ALA-ACCREDITED PROGRAM The vast majority of employers require an ALA-accredited master’s degree for professional positions in the field of library and information science; therefore, graduating from an ALA-accredited program enhances your career mobility and provides greater flexibility in the types of jobs for which you qualify. In addition, some states require an ALA-accredited degree to work as a professional librarian in public or school libraries. ALA-accredited master’s programs can be found at colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. These programs offer degrees with names such as Master of Library Science (MLS), Master of Arts, Master of Librarianship, Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), and Master of Science. ALA accreditation indicates that the program has un-dergone an external review and meets the ALA Com-mittee on Accreditation’s Standards for Accreditation

of Master’s Programs in Library and Information Stud-

ies. These standards evaluate a program’s mission, goals, and objectives; their curriculum, faculty, and students; their administration and financial support; and their physical resources and facilities. For a school library career (K through 12), a master’s degree with a specialty in school library media from an educational unit accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) is also appropriate. ALA’s policy states that “[T]he master’s degree in librarianship from a program accredited by

the American Library Association or a master’s degree with a specialty in school library media from an educa-tional unit accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education is the appropriate first professional degree.” (ALA Policy 54.2.2)

GATHERING BASIC INFORMATION Although all ALA-accredited programs meet the stan-dards discussed above, there is considerable diversity among programs. To help in your decision, we suggest that you review an individual program’s website or request a copy of their print catalog. Talking to the faculty, students, and alumni of prospective programs is also very helpful, as is asking your local librarians about your specific interests and concerns. School visits are another good way to help select the program that best meets your needs. If you notify a program of your intention to visit, meetings can be arranged with administrators, faculty members, and/or students. During your visit, be sure to investigate the general campus environment; university facilities, such as computer and library resources; availability of af-fordable on-campus housing or housing near the uni-versity; child care facilities; and opportunities for extra-curricular activities.

CHOOSING A SPECIALIZATION Some students enter a master’s program knowing the career path they wish to take, while others are not sure or see their interests shift once they are exposed to the wide variety of types and settings in which librarians and information professionals work. All ALA-accredited programs require courses that provide general prepa-ration to practice in the profession; however, some programs also offer specialized tracks or courses that permit or encourage concentration in a specific area of library and information studies (e.g., school librarian-

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ship, art librarianship, health science librarianship, da-tabase design, or archival studies). The opportunity to specialize depends on the availability of relevant courses, on focused class project/paper opportunities, and the availability of practica or student employment options. Your program of study should be based on an as-sessment of your past experiences, education, personal strengths and interests, geographic mobility, intended career path, and future plans. Although you should be aware of job market opportunities, you should not nec-essarily let them dictate your choice to specialize. Fac-ulty advisors can help in the process of developing a program of study that fits your needs.

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission requirements vary from program to pro-gram, but here is a general outline of what you can expect:

• Programs typically require a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a mini-mum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent, i.e., a B average).

• Many require Graduate Record Examination (GRE)scores; a few accept the Miller Analogies Test; and some have no test requirements.

• Most request that students provide several letters of recommendation and a statement of educa-tional and professional objectives.

• Some may require a personal interview.

• Some require entering students to demonstrate computer skills or successful completion of reme-dial computer courses early in the program.

• Students from outside the United States may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

PROGRAM CURRICULA Considerable variation exists in curricula offered by programs, including the number and types of required courses. Also, the amount of academic credit hours required for a master’s degree varies from 36 semester hours to 72 quarter hours. Some programs emphasize full-time studies, while others have a larger percentage of part-time students;

however, most have a time limit for completing a degree. While many programs can be completed in one calendar year with full-time attendance, some require two academic years to complete. In addition, programs requiring a thesis or practicum may require more time to complete.

FLEXIBILITY AND DISTANCE LEARNING Flexibility in fulfilling course requirements may be important to students who work or live away from a campus or in an area that does not have an ALA-accredited program. Most MLIS programs offer inde-pendent study and some accept courses taken in other schools, graduate departments, or universities. Additionally, many ALA-accredited programs pro-vide distance-learning opportunities for students through a variety of delivery methods (e.g. online courses). In some cases, students can complete the entire program at a distance; in other cases, some on campus courses or regional residency may be re-quired. Because these offerings change frequently, prospective students should contact the program directly for the latest information on distance learn-ing options.

FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES Financial aid includes scholarships, teaching or re-search assistantships, grants, work-study programs, loans, and tuition assistance. Some programs may administer some financial aid opportunities, while other opportunities are administered through the university financial aid office. Also, there may be re-ciprocal tuition agreements between states that can reduce tuition or provide tuition waivers. Prospective students should contact the institution and program to obtain information on financial aid and scholar-ships. Be aware that scholarship application dead-lines vary and may be as early as a year in advance of the term of enrollment. Along with work-study options through the college or university, part-time positions may be available at local area libraries or information settings. Working in an information setting not only helps finance your education—it also provides valuable experience. Also, some employers provide tuition assistance as a fringe benefit to employees.

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PLACEMENT SERVICES The job market for library and information profession-als is cyclical and varies by type of institution, job func-tion, and geographical area. The availability of posi-tions may be dependent on available funding resources and replacement needs. Taking advantage of job place-ment services, either through your program or the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruit-ment, can greatly increase your chance of finding a job that best reflects your interests and abilities. Most master’s programs offer some type of job placement service for both current students and

alumni. Some have a designated placement officer, while others use faculty for job search advising. Most programs receive job listings from around the coun-try, although some programs may be better able to help graduates find jobs in the local area. Many graduates also find positions in settings other than traditional libraries; these may include special librar-ies, software or hardware development companies, information management firms, indexing and ab-stracting agencies, and information technology firms.

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ALA-Accredited Programs

ALABAMA UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Elizabeth Aversa, Director College of Communication and Information Sciences School of Library and Information Studies Box 870252 515 Gorgas Library, Capstone Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0252 Phone: (205) 348-4610 Fax: (205) 348-3746 Web: www.slis.ua.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Beth Riggs Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (205) 348-1527 Financial Aid Contact: Beth Riggs Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (205) 348-1527

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Studies (Next Review: 2016)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses required ■ 100% online program available

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ARIZONA UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA P. Bryan Heidorn, Director and Professor College of Social and Behavioral Sciences School of Information Resources & Library Science 1515 East First Street Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone: (520) 621-3565 Fax: (520) 621-3279 Web: http://sirls.arizona.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Geraldine Fragoso Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (520) 621-3565 Financial Aid Contact: Geraldine Fragoso Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (520) 621-3565

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Arts in Information Resources and

Library Science (Next Review: 2012)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD

■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations

■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses

required

Note: 7-day residency required; remainder can be online

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CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Gregory Leazer, Interim Chair Graduate School of Education & Information Studies Department of Information Studies Graduate School of Education & Information Studies Building Box 951520 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1520 Phone: (310) 825-8799 Fax: (310) 206-3076 Web: http://is.gseis.ucla.edu/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Susan Abler Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (310) 825-5269 Financial Aid Contact: Susan Abler Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (310) 825-5269

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Studies (Next Review: 2011)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ Post Master’s Certifications

CALIFORNIA

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY Ken Haycock, Director Applied Science and Arts School of Library and Information Science One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0029 Phone: (408) 924-2490 Fax: (408) 924-2476 Web: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Scharlee Phillips Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (408) 924-2417 Financial Aid Contact: Carol Garcia Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (408) 924-6081

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2014)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program

Distance Education Opportunities

■ 100% online program available U N I T E D S T A T E S

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COLORADO UNIVERSITY OF DENVER Mary Stansbury, Chair Morgridge College of Education Library and Information Science Program 2450 S. Vine Street - JMAC Bldg. Denver, CO 80208 Phone: (303) 871-2747 Fax: (303) 871-2709 Web: www.du.edu/LIS Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Nick Heckart Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (303) 871-2747 Financial Aid Contact: Janet Erickson Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (303) 871-2485

COLORADO UNIVERSITY OF DENVER Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2011)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program

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CONNECTICUT SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (Conditional) Chang Suk Kim, ILS Dept. Chairperson School of Communication, Information and Library Science Department of Information and Library Science 501 Crescent Street New Haven, CT 06515 Phone: (203) 392-5781 Fax: (203) 392-5780 Web: www.southernct.edu/ils Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Kathy Muldowney, ILS Dept. Secretary Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (203) 392-5781 Financial Aid Contact: Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Phone: (203) 392-5222 U N I T E D S T A T E S

CONNECTICUT SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library Science (Next Review: 2013)

Other Degrees or Certificates ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ 100% online program available

Note: Sixth Year Diploma in Information Studies

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA Ingrid Hsieh-Yee, Interim Dean School of Library and Information Science 620 Michigan Avenue, NE Washington, D.C. 20064 Phone: (202) 319-5085 Fax: (202) 319-5574 Web: http://slis.cua.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Louise Gray Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (202) 319-5085 Financial Aid Contact: Office of Graduate Financial Aid Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: 888-635-7788

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science in Library Science (Next Review: 2016)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

Note: F2F with select courses offered in blended format

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FLORIDA FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Corinne Jorgensen, Director School of Library & Information Studies 142 Collegiate Loop P.O. Box 3062100 Tallahassee, FL 32306-2100 Phone: (850) 644-5775 Fax: (850) 644-9763 Web: http://slis.fsu.edu Admissions Contact: Delores Bryant Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (850) 645-3280 Financial Aid Contact: Joanne Clark Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (850) 644-1641

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science (Next Review: 2012) Master of Arts (Next Review: 2012)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Satellite or other broadcast methods ■ 100% online program available

Note: Face-to-face courses on campus

FLORIDA UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA James Andrews, Interim Director College of Arts and Sciences School of Library and Information Science 4202 East Fowler Avenue CIS 1040 Tampa, FL 33620 Phone: (813) 974-3520 Fax: (813) 974-6840 Web: http://slis.usf.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Wendy Steiger Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (813) 974-3953 Financial Aid Contact: Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Web Address: http://usfweb2.usf.edu/finaid/ Financial Aid Phone: (813) 974-4700

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Arts in Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2016)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses required

Note: VA,WV, and DE are treated as in-state students

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GEORGIA VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY Wallace Koehler, Director Department of Information Studies 1500 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31698-0133 Phone: (229) 333-5966 Fax: (229) 259-5055 Web: www.valdosta.edu/mlis/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Sheila Peacock Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (229) 333-5966 Financial Aid Contact: Sheila Peacock Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (229) 333-5966

GEORGIA VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2014)

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses required

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HAWAII UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Peter Jacso, Chair; Violet Harada, Associate Chair College of Natural Sciences Library and Information Science Program Information and Computer Sciences 2550 McCarthy Mall Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: (808) 956-7321 Fax: (808) 956-3548 Web: www.hawaii.edu/lis Email: [email protected] Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (808) 956-7321 Financial Aid Contact: www.hawaii.edu/fas Financial Aid Phone: (808) 956-3985

HAWAII UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2015)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered ■ Satellite or other broadcast methods

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ILLINOIS DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY Susan Roman, Dean Graduate School of Library and Information Science 7900 West Division Street River Forest, IL 60305 Phone: (708) 524-6845 Fax: (708) 524-6657 Web: www.gslis.dom.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Susan Roman, Dean Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (708) 524-6986 Financial Aid Contact: Michael Shields Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (708) 524-6809

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2015)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD

■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered ■ Satellite or other broadcast methods

ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA– CHAMPAIGN John Unsworth, Dean Graduate School of Library and Information Science 501 East Daniel Street Champaign, IL 61820-6211 Phone: (217) 333-3280 Fax: (217) 244-3302 Web: www.lis.uiuc.edu/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Penny Ames Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (217) 333-7197 Financial Aid Contact: Rae-Anne Montague Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (217) 244-0577

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science (Next Review: 2011)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses required

Note: On campus once a semester for LEEP online program

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INDIANA INDIANA UNIVERSITY Blaise Cronin, Dean School of Library and Information Science 1320 E. 10th Street, LI 011 Bloomington, IN 47405-3907 Phone: (812) 855-2018 Fax: (812) 855-6166 Web: www.slis.iu.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Rhonda Spencer Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (812) 855-2018 Financial Aid Contact: Rhonda Spencer Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (812) 855-2018

INDIANA

INDIANA UNIVERSITYILLINOIS

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library Science (Next Review: 2012) Master of Information Science (Next Review: 2012)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

Note: Program offered in Bloomington and Indianapolis

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IOWA UNIVERSITY OF IOWA James K. Elmborg, Director Graduate College School of Library and Information Science 3087 Main Library Iowa City, IA 52242-1420 Phone: (319) 335-5707 Fax: (319) 335-5374 Web: http://slis.uiowa.edu/~slisweb/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Kit Austin Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (319) 335-5709 Financial Aid Contact: Kit Austin Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (319) 335-5709

IOWA UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Arts in Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2016)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program

Note: Joint MA and Certificate in Book Studies available

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KANSAS EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY Gwen Alexander, PhD School of Library and Information Management 1200 Commercial Campus Box 4025 Emporia, KS 66801 Phone: (620) 341-5203 Fax: (620) 341-5233 Web: http://slim.emporia.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Candace Boardman Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (620) 341-6159 Financial Aid Contact: Beth Dains Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (620) 341-5065

KANSAS EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library Science (Next Review: 2015)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

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KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Jeffrey T. Huber, Director Communications and Information Studies School of Library and Information Science 320 Little Library Lexington, KY 40506-0224 Phone: (859) 257-8876 Fax: (859) 257-4205 Web: www.uky.edu/CIS/SLIS Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Will Buntin Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (859) 257-3317 Financial Aid Contact: Dennis Carrigan Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (859) 257-3316

KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science in Library Science (Next Review: 2011) ■ Master of Arts (Next Review: 2011)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ School Library Media Program

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses required Note: Some courses require 2-3 face-to-face meetings

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LOUISIANA LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Beth Paskoff, Dean School of Library & Information Science 267 Coates Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Phone: (225) 578-3158 Fax: (225) 578-4581 Web: http://slis.lsu.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: LaToya Coleman Joseph Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (225) 578-3158 Financial Aid Contact: LaToya Coleman Joseph Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (225) 578-3158

LOUISIANA LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2012)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered ■ Satellite or other broadcast methods

Note: Distance education sites in Louisiana only

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MARYLAND UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND Jennifer Preece, Dean College of Information Studies 4105 Hornbake Building University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 Phone: (301) 405-2033 Fax: (301) 314-9145 Web: http://ischool.umd.edu/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Director of Student Services Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (301) 405-2038 Financial Aid Contact: Director of Student Services Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (301) 405-2038

MARYLAND UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library Science (Next Review: 2013)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

Note: Other location: Universities at Shady Grove (MD)

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MASSACHUSETTS SIMMONS COLLEGE Michele Cloonan, Dean Graduate School of Library and Information Science 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 Phone: (617) 521-2800 Fax: (617) 521-3192 Web: www.simmons.edu/gslis Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Assistant Dean for Admission & Recruitment Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (617) 521-2868 Financial Aid Contact: Diane Hallisey Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (617) 521-2001

MASSACHUSETTS SIMMONS COLLEGE Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science (Next Review: 2010)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

Note: A WISE member school

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MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Martha Pollack, Dean School of Information 1085 South University Avenue 304 West Hall Building Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1092 Phone: (734) 763-2285 Fax: (734) 764-2475 Web: www.si.umich.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Laura Elgas Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (734) 763-2285 Financial Aid Contact: Laura Elgas Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (734) 763-2285

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science in Information (Next Review: 2017)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ School Library Media Program

Note: Six dual degrees available

MICHIGANMMONS COLLEGE

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Stephen T. Bajjaly, Director School of Library and Information Science 106 Kresge Library Detroit, MI 48202 Phone: (313) 577-1825 Fax: (313) 577-7563 Web: www.lisp.wayne.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Matthew Fredericks Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (313) 577-2446 Financial Aid Contact: Matthew Fredericks Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (313) 577-2446

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2016)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ 100% online program available

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI M. J. Norton, Director College of Education and Psychology School of Library and Information Science 118 College Drive, #5146 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 Phone: (601) 266-4228 Fax: (601) 266-5774 Web: www.usm.edu/slis Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Graduate Admissions Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (601) 266-5137 Financial Aid Contact: Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (601) 266-4774

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2012)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ Other Master’s Degree ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Satellite or other broadcast methods ■ 100% online program available

Note: Real-time chats required for each online course.

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MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI John Wedman, Director College of Education Information Science and Learning Technologies 303 Townsend Hall Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: (877) 747-5868 Fax: (573) 884-0122 Web: http://lis.missouri.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Student Coordinator Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (573) 882-4546 Financial Aid Contact: Student Coordinator Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (573) 882-4546

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURIMISSISSIPPI

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Arts in Library Science (Next Review: 2012)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses required

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NEW JERSEY RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY Prof. Claire R. McInerney, Chair School of Communication and Information Department of Library and Information Science 4 Huntington Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071 Phone: (732) 932-7500, ext. 8218 Fax: (732) 932-6916 Web: http://comminfo.rutgers.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Prof. Kay Cassell, Director Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (732) 932-7500, ext. 8264 Financial Aid Contact: Faye Brown, Graduate Student Services Coordinator Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (732) 932-7500, ext. 8200

NEW JERSEY RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2011)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ 100% online program available Note: Both campus & online MLIS degrees are available.

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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Terrence A.Maxwell, Chair College of Computing and Information Department of Information Studies Draper 113 135 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12222 Phone: (518) 442-5110 Fax: (518) 442-5367 Web: www.albany.edu/cci/informationstudies/ index.shtml Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Frances Reynolds Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (518) 442-5110 Financial Aid Contact: Frances Reynolds Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (518) 442-5110

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science in Information Science (Next Review: 2010)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations

Note: Dual degree available with M.A. in English or History

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (Conditional)

Dagobert Soergel, Chair Graduate School of Education Library and Information Studies 534 Baldy Hall Box 1020 Buffalo, NY 14260 Phone: (716) 645-2412 Fax: (716) 645-3775 Web: http://gse.buffalo.edu/lis Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Radhika Suresh Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (716) 645-2110 Financial Aid Contact: Radhika Suresh Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (716) 645-2110

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library Science (Next Review: 2012)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered ■ Satellite or other broadcast methods ■ 100% online program available

Note: An online MLS degree option begins Fall 2010.

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LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY Gerald Nichols, Interim Director College of Information and Computer Science Palmer School of Library and Information Science 720 Northern Boulevard Brookville, NY 11548 Phone: (516) 299-2866 Fax: (516) 299-4168 Web: www.liu.edu/palmer Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Geraldine Kopczynski Admissions Email: [email protected]@liu.edu Admissions Phone: (516) 299-2857 Financial Aid Contact: Geraldine Kopczynski Financial Aid Email: [email protected]@liu.edu Financial Aid Phone: (516) 299-2857

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science in Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2012)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

NEW YORK (Cont.)

PRATT INSTITUTE Tula Giannini, Dean School of Information and Library Science 144 West 14th Street 6th Floor New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 647-7682 Fax: (212) 367-2492 Web: www.pratt.edu/sils Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Claire Moore Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (212) 647-7682 Financial Aid Contact: Sonya Chestnut Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (212) 647-7788

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science in Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2015)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Note: Dual degree w/Art History; joint degree w/Law

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QUEENS COLLEGE, CUNY Thomas T. Surprenant, Director Graduate School of Library and Information Studies 65-30 Kissena Boulevard Rosenthal Library, Room 254 Flushing, NY 11367-1597 Phone: (718) 997-3790 Fax: (718) 997-3797 Web: www.qc.edu/GSLIS Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Roberta Brody, Graduate Advisor Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (718) 997-3790 Financial Aid Contact: N/P

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library Science (Next Review: 2011)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily Face-to-face with select online courses offered

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ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY Jeffery E. Olson, Director St. John’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Division of Library and Information Science 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens, NY 11439 Phone: (718) 990-6200 Fax: (718) 990-2071 Web: www.stjohns.edu/libraryscience Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Deborah Martinez Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (718) 990-6209 Financial Aid Contact: Financial Aid Staff Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (718) 990-2000

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library Science (Next Review: 2011)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

Note: Other locations include the Oakdale Graduate Center and the Manhattan Campus.

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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Elizabeth D. Liddy, Dean School of Information Studies 343 Hinds Hall Syracuse, NY 13244 Phone: (315) 443-2911 Fax: (315) 443-6886 Web: http://ischool.syr.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: R. David Lankes, Director Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (315) 443-2911 Financial Aid Contact: R. David Lankes, Director Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (315) 443-2911

NEW YORK (Cont.)

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science in Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2015)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses required

Note: Required seven-day residency, remainder online

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NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY Irene Owens, Dean School of Library and Information Sciences P. O. Box 19586 Durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 530-6485 Fax: (919) 530-6402 Web: www.nccuslis.org Admissions Contact: Tysha Jacobs Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (919) 530-7320 Financial Aid Contact: Sharon Oliver Financial Aid Phone: (919) 530-5313

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library Science (Next Review: 2016)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program

Distance Education Opportunities

■ 100% online program available

Note: Prefer students blend on-campus and distance education courses.

NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL Gary Marchionini, Dean School of Information and Library Science 100 Manning Hall CB #3360 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360 Phone: (919) 962-8366 Fax: (919) 962-8071 Web: http://sils.unc.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Lara Bailey Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (919) 962-8366 Financial Aid Contact: Evelyn Daniel Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (919) 962-8366

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science in Library Science (Next Review: 2013) ■ Master of Science in Information Science (Next Review: 2013)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered (Cont.)

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NORTH CAROLINA (Cont.)

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO (Conditional)

Clara M. Chu, Chair School of Education Department of Library and Information Studies 349 Curry Building Greensboro, NC 27402-6170 Phone: (336) 334-3477 Fax: (336) 334-5060 Web: http://lis.uncg.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Cindy Felts Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (336) 334-3477 Financial Aid Contact: Clara M. Chu, Chair Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (336) 334-3477

NORTH CAROLINA (Cont.)

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO (Conditional) Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Studies (Next Review: 2011)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered ■ Satellite or other broadcast methods

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OHIO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY William Caynon, Interim Director School of Library and Information Science PO Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 Phone: (330) 672-2782 Fax: (330) 672-7965 Web: www.slis.kent.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Cheryl Tennant Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (330) 672-2782 Financial Aid Contact: Cheryl Tennant Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (330) 672-2782

OHIO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2011)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered ■ Satellite or other broadcast methods

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OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Kathy Latrobe, Director College of Arts and Sciences School of Library and Information Studies 401 West Brooks Room 120 Norman, OK 73019-6032 Phone: (405) 325-3921 Fax: (405) 325-7648 Web: www.ou.edu/cas/slis Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Maggie Ryan Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (405) 325-3921 Financial Aid Contact: Maggie Ryan Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (405) 325-3921

OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Studies (Next Review: 2014)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ Other Master’s Degree ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered ■ Satellite or other broadcast methods

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PENNSYLVANIA CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Janice M. Krueger, Chair College of Education and Human Services Department of Library Science 210 Carlson Library Building 840 Wood Street Clarion, PA 16214 Phone: (866) 272-5612 Fax: (814) 393-2150 Web: www.clarion.edu/libsci Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Lois Dulavitch Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (866) 272-5612 Financial Aid Contact: Kenneth Grugel Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (814) 393-2315

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science in Library Science (Next Review: 2010)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered ■ 100% online program available

Note: Distance education in Harrisburg

PENNSYLVANIAOKLAHOMA DREXEL UNIVERSITY David E. Fenske, Dean College of Information Science and Technology 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2875 Phone: (215) 895-2474 Fax: (215) 895-2494 Web: www.ischool.drexel.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Matthew Lechtenberg Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (215) 895-1951 Financial Aid Contact: Student Resource Center- Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Email: http://ask.drexel.edu Financial Aid Phone: (215) 895-2537

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science (Library and Information Science) (Next Review: 2010)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ 100% online program available

Note: Six optional MS concentrations available

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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Richard J. Cox, Chair and Professor School of Information Sciences Library and Information Science Program 135 North Bellefield Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Phone: (800) 672-9435 Fax: (412) 624-5231 Web: www.ischool.pitt.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Shabana Reza, Recruitment Coordinator Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (412) 624-3988 Financial Aid Contact: Corey James Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (412) 624-9388

PENNSYLVANIA (Cont.)

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2013)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses required

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PUERTO RICO UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO Luisa Vigo-Cepeda, PhD, Acting Director Information Sciences and Technologies P.O. Box 21906 San Juan, PR 00931-1906 Phone: (787) 763-6199 Fax: (787) 764-2311 Web: http://egcti.upr.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Migdalia Davila-Perez Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (787) 764-0000, ext. 3530 Financial Aid Contact: Migdalia Davila-Perez Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (787) 764-0000, ext. 3530

PUERTO RICO UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Information Sciences (Next Review: 2015)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ 100% online program available

Note: School Library Media certification program is 100% online

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RHODE ISLAND UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Gale Eaton, Director Arts and Sciences Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Rodman Hall 94 West Alumni Avenue Kingston, RI 02881 Phone: (401) 874-2878 Fax: (401) 874-4964 Web: www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Chair, Admissions Committee Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (401) 874-2878 Financial Aid Contact: Chair, Honors & Awards Committee Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (401) 874-2878

RHODE ISLAND UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (Conditional)

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Studies (Next Review: 2017)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

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SOUTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Samantha K. Hastings, Director Mass Communications and Information Studies Library and Information Science 1501 Greene Street Columbia, SC 29208 Phone: (803) 777-3858 Fax: (803) 777-7938 Web: www.libsci.sc.edu/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Tilda Reeder Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (800) 304-3153 Financial Aid Contact: USC Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (803) 777-8134

TENNESSEE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2016) Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses required ■ Satellite or other broadcast methods

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TENNESSEE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE Edwin M. Cortez, Director College of Communication and Information School of Information Sciences 451 Communication Building Knoxville, TN 37996 Phone: (865) 974-2148 Fax: (865) 974-4967 Web: www.sis.utk.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Tanya Arnold Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (865) 974-2858 Financial Aid Contact: Tanya Arnold Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (865) 974-2858

TENNESSEE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science (Next Review: 2016) Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ School Library Media Program Distance Education Opportunities

■ 100% online program available

Note: Distance education students attend orientation and comprehensive examination

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TEXAS UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS Herman L. Totten, Dean and Regents Professor College of Information Department of Library and Information Sciences 1155 Union Circle #311068 Denton, TX 76203-5017 Phone: (940) 565-2445 Fax: (940) 565-3101 Web: www.ci.unt.edu/main/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: John Pipes Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (940) 565-3562 Financial Aid Contact: Herman L. Totten, Dean Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (940) 565-2731

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science (Next Review: 2013)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Face-to-face courses at other locations ■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered ■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses required

Note: Face-to-face, blended, and online courses available

TEXAS ENNESSEE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Andrew Dillon, Dean School of Information 1616 Guadalupe St. Ste 5.202 Austin, TX 78701-1213 Phone: (512) 471-3821 Fax: (512) 471-3971 Web: www.ischool.utexas.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Carla Criner Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (512) 471-5654 Financial Aid Contact: Terry Giles Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (512) 471-2608

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Science in Information Studies (Next Review: 2014)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications (Cont.)

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TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY

Ling Hwey Jeng, Director School of Library and Information Studies P.O. Box 425438 Denton, TX 76204-5438 Phone: (940) 898-2602/2603 Fax: (940) 898-2611 Web: www.twu.edu/library-studies/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Brenda Mallory Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (940) 898-2602 Financial Aid Contact: Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (940) 898-3050

TEXAS (Cont.)

TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY (Conditional)

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library Science (Next Review: 2017) ■ Master of Arts in Library Science (Next Review: 2017)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Satellite or other broadcast methods ■ 100% online program available

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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Harry Bruce, Dean The Information School 370 Mary Gates Hall Box 352840 Seattle,WA 98195-2840 Phone: (206) 685-9937 Fax: (206) 616-3152 Web: www.ischool.washington.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Admissions Coordinator Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (206) 543-1794 Financial Aid Contact: Admissions Coordinator Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (206) 543-1794

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2013)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ 100% online program available Note: Also offers Certificate in Law Librarianship.

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WISCONSIN UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MADISON Christine Pawley, Director College of Letters and Sciences Library and Information Studies 600 North Park Street Room 4217, H. C.White Hall Madison, WI 53706 Phone: (608) 263-2900 Fax: (608) 263-4849 Web: www.slis.wisc.edu Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Andrea Poehling Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (608) 263-2909 Financial Aid Contact: Student Financial Services Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (608) 262-3060

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Arts in Library and Information Studies (Next Review: 2014)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily online with some face-to-face courses required ■ Satellite or other broadcast methods

Note: Archives and Records Management specialization

WISCONSIN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MILWAUKEE Hope Olson, Acting Dean School of Information Studies P.O. Box 413 Milwaukee,WI 53201 Phone: (414) 229-4707 Fax: (414) 229-6699 Web: http://www4.uwm.edu/sois/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Admissions Coordinator Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (414) 229-4707 Financial Aid Contact: Department of Financial Aid Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (414) 229-4541

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2010)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Bachelor’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ 100% online program available

Note: Transcript designations available

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ALBERTA UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA Ann Curry, Director School of Library and Information Studies 3-20 Rutherford South University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 2J4 Phone: (780) 492-4578 Fax: (780) 492-2430 Web: www.slis.ualberta.ca Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Morgen Zoeller, Graduate Student Services Administrator Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (780) 492-4140

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Studies (Next Review: 2013)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ Other Master’s Degree

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

BRITISH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Terry Eastwood, Interim Director School of Library, Archival & Information Studies Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Suite 470 Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 Phone: (604) 822-2404 Fax: (604) 822-6006 Web: www.slais.ubc.ca Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Michelle Mallette Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (604) 822-2404 Financial Aid Contact: Michelle Mallette Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (604) 822-2404

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Studies (Next Review: 2013)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ School Library Media Program ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered Note: Two core and some elective courses offered online.

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NOVA SCOTIA DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Fiona Black, Director School of Information Management Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building Halifax, NS B3H 3J5 Phone: (902) 494-3656 Fax: (902) 494-2451 Web: http://sim.management.dal.ca/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: JoAnn Watson Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (902) 494-3656 Financial Aid Contact: JoAnn Watson Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (902) 494-3656

NOVA SCOTIA DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Studies (Next Review: 2012)

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

Note: Dual degrees offered: MLIS/LLB, MLIS/MPA MLIS/MREM

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ONTARIO UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Seamus Ross, Dean Faculty of Information 140 St. George Street Room 211 Toronto, ON M5S 3G6 Phone: (416) 978-3202 Fax: (416) 978-5762 Web: www.ischool.utoronto.ca/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Judy Dunn Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (416) 978-3934 Financial Aid Contact: Adriana Rossini Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (416) 978-8589

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Information (Next Review: 2017)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Other Master’s Degree ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

ONTARIO SCOTIA UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO Gloria Leckie, Program Coordinator; Thomas Carmichael, Dean Faculty of Information and Media Studies Graduate Programs in Library and Information Science North Campus Building, Room 240 1151 Richmond Street London, ON N6A 5B7 Phone: (519) 661-4017 Fax: (519) 661-3506 Web: www.fims.uwo.ca Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Shelley Long Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (519) 661-4017 Financial Aid Contact: Student Financial Services Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (519) 661-2100

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Science (Next Review: 2011)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD

Distance Education Opportunities

■ Primarily face-to-face with select online courses offered

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QUEBEC MCGILL UNIVERSITY France Bouthillier, Director School of Information Studies 3661 Peel Street Montreal, QC H3A 1X1 Phone: (514) 398-4204 Fax: (514) 398-7193 Web: www.mcgill.ca/sis/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Kathryn Hubbard Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (514) 398-4204, ext. 0742 Financial Aid Contact: Susann Allnutt Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (514) 398-6387

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Master of Library and Information Studies (Next Review: 2016)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD ■ Post-Master’s Certifications

QUEBEC UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTREAL Clément Arsenault, Director École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l’information CP 6128, succursale centre-ville Montreal, QC H3C 3J7 Phone: (514) 343-6044 Fax: (514) 343-5753 Web: www.ebsi.umontreal.ca/ Email: [email protected] Admissions Contact: Alain Tremblay Admissions Email: [email protected] Admissions Phone: (514) 343-6044 Financial Aid Contact: Thérèse Labelle-Audy Financial Aid Email: therese.labelle- [email protected] Financial Aid Phone: (514) 343-7406

Degrees Accredited by the American Library Association

■ Maitrise en sciences de l’information (Next Review: 2014)

Other Degrees or Certificates

■ PhD

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