Overview

The Library and Information Science programme from the Long Island University (LIU) has distinguished professors with outstanding credentials and track records of scholarship, research and instruction at top universities across the nation and around the world.

Key facts

They are ready to help you complete your degree and make your own contributions to the fields of library science and information studies.

The master’s degree programmes, advanced certificates and doctoral degree are highly respected among libraries, organizations and businesses nation-wide.

Accreditation

Long Island University offers the Master of Science in Library and Information Science – accredited by the American Library Association– at the Palmer School at LIU Post in Brookville, New York and at New York University’s Bobst Library in Manhattan. In addition, the Palmer School partners with NYU to provide a unique Dual Degree program for scholar-librarians, leading to a Master's degree from NYU Steinhardt or NYU College of Arts and Science and a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from LIU. Students can also take master's level courses at LIU Brentwood in Brentwood, N.Y. or Long Island.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Information Sources and Services
Management of Libraries and Information Centers
Internship
Technology for Information Management
Children’s Literature and Emotional Intelligence
Map Collections

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions policy, you can apply up until the beginning of the semester. We recommend applying anywhere from 5 to 12 months prior to the start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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General requirements

Official copies of undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities attended.
Applicants must have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent in a bachelor’s program or in the last two years of the undergraduate program. Applicants who have not completed their degrees prior to submitting the admission application should submit a transcript without the final semester’s grades.
Applicants whose undergraduate average is below a 3.0 may be required to submit the results of the Graduate Record Exam or Miller Analogies Test taken in the last five years.
Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s potential in the profession and ability to complete a graduate program
A current résumé
A personal statement that describes the applicant’s motivation for seeking the degree, special areas of interest, and career objectives in the profession (no more than 1000 words).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

51660 USD / year

≈ 51660 USD / year
Out-of-State

51660 USD / year

≈ 51660 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51660 USD / year

≈ 51660 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

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