Overview

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 program with the Master of Business Administration degree. Each program makes an independent admission decision.

The Library and Information Science major from Kent State University includes the following optional concentration

The Medical Librarianship optional concentration prepares students to work in medical and health sciences libraries; in the community; and as part of a health system, hospital, clinician office, academic center, government research agency or medical specialty organization. Students in the concentration intern at a medical library, which will allow them to apply their skills and knowledge, as well as to observe the typical daily activities and requirements of medical librarians.

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Organization

People in the Information Ecology

Information Institutions and Professions

Research and Assessment in Library and Information Science

Master's Portfolio in Library and Information Science

Consumer Health Informatics

Health Information Resources

Cataloging Principles and Practices in Medical Libraries

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Library Science Information Technology (IT) View 100 other Masters in Library Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

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Required

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
Official transcript(s)
GRE scores if total GPA is below 3.0 in highest completed degree1 (effective spring 2023 admissions, the GRE will no longer be required)
Résumé or curriculum vita
Student Profile Form
Exception statement (addressing circumstances and readiness for graduate education
Application Essay

Three letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fee

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International

26800 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26800 USD for the full programme
National

26800 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26800 USD for the full programme

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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