Overview

The Art History and Library Science (Dual) at Indiana University Bloomington is a collaborative master's programme delivered by the Department of Art History and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. This integrated curriculum allows students to earn both an M.A. and an M.L.S. concurrently over three years of full-time study. It is designed for those seeking to bridge the gap between visual culture research and the technical expertise required for modern information management.

Why Art History and Library Science (Dual) at Indiana University Bloomington?

Students benefit from the university's exceptional institutional resources, including the Eskenazi Museum of Art and the world-renowned Lilly Library. The programme is uniquely cost-effective, allowing for the completion of two distinct degrees in a condensed timeframe. Furthermore, the M.L.S. component is fully accredited by the American Library Association, ensuring that graduates meet the highest professional standards for employment in North American libraries and archives.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 31858 per year
National fee: USD 31858 per year
Local fee: USD 31858 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum balances diverse art historical periods with technical library specialisations. Students engage with global art traditions while developing expertise in digital curation and archival records. Modules may include:

African Art
Ancient Greek and Roman Art
Contemporary Art
East Asian Art
Islamic Art
Medieval Art
Modern European Art
Renaissance and Baroque Art
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Archives and Records Management
Digital Content, Curation, and Collections
Digital Humanities

Careers with Art History and Library Science (Dual)

Graduates are highly sought after for specialised positions that require both subject-specific knowledge and information science skills. Alumni have successfully secured prestigious fellowships and leadership roles within major cultural institutions. Potential career paths and outcomes include:

Art Librarian
Head Librarian at major art museums
Archivist for museum collections
Digital Content Manager
Rare Books Curator
Academic Instructor in Information Science
Executive Board members for professional art library societies

The programme provides a strong foundation for professional placement in galleries, university libraries, and private research collections globally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Print and the Origins of the Modern Medium

Experience/Experiment: Modern and Contemporary Intersections of Art and Science

Problems in American Art

Problems in Twentieth-Century European Art

Problems in Contemporary European and American Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Library Science Visual Arts Art History View 203 other Masters in Art History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Art History. Students with majors in other disciplines with a demonstrable background in art history are also welcome to apply.

GPA of 3.5 expected. Appropriate level of achievement on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test (verbal, 160). Statement of Purpose, C.V., writing sample, three letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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31858 USD / year

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Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

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