Overview

Library and Information Science Program Goals

Provide a curriculum that meets the evolving demands of the job market for librarians and other information professionals
Serve the needs of a diverse student population
Provide a quality learning and research environment for students and faculty
Advance faculty excellence in teaching, research and service
Strengthen the emphasis on Hawai‘i and the Asia-Pacific region in teaching, research, and service

University of Hawaii at Manoa Student Learning Outcomes

Understand, apply and articulate the history, philosophy, principles and ethics of library and information science and the related professions.
Develop, administrate, assess, and advocate for information services by exercising principled communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
Organize, create, archive, preserve, retrieve, manage, evaluate, and disseminate information resources in a variety of formats.
Evaluate and use the latest information technologies, research findings and methods.
Engage in projects and assignments dealing with multicultural communities and representing diverse points of view.

The Master’s of Library & Information Science (MLISc) program consists of a basic set of required courses, augmented by courses relevant to particular concentrations, and elective courses appropriate for various library or information careers.

Students have the option of pursuing coursework in the General Track or the School Library Media Specialist Track. Each track has specific requirements and electives that allow students to craft an individualized program of study.

Within the General Track, students can specialize further according to their professional goals. These areas of emphasis are not hard-and-fast tracks, but rather a set of suggested courses that will provide additional experience and understanding in a certain specialization.

Accreditation

The American Library Association accredits master’s programs in Library and Information Science in North America.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reference & Information Services

Metadata Creation for Information Organization

Advanced Cataloging & Classification

Foundations of the Information Professions

Intellectual Freedom

History of Books & Libraries

Collection Management

Government Documents

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education.

Submit a copy of the passport identification pages, or a copy of the national identification card if a passport is not available.

Submit one transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs.

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take English Language Proficiency.

Show proof of sufficient funding to cover all educational and living expenses, including expenses for any accompanying spouse or children.

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Tuition Fee

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International

44864 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22432 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

44864 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22432 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

20800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10400 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Honolulu

1640 - 2500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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