Program

Requirements for Masters of Library and Information Studies Programs

information current as of March 29, 2003

Masters Program listed in order of U.S. World News and Report graduate school ranking	Collection Development	Administration Management	Cataloging or Organization of Resources	Research Methods	Practical Experience	Information Sources Evaluation User Services References	Foundations History of LIS	Notes	Other Requirements	Degree Name
University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana			LIS 380 Information Organization & Access				LIS 390 Libraries, Information & Society	offers 4 areas of concentration: Design and Evaluation of Information Systems and Services Information Organization and Analysis Management and Consulting for Information Systems and Services Access—People and Collections		Master of Science, Library & Information Science
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill 48 hours required		INLS 131 – Management of Information Agencies	INLS 151 – Organization of Materials I	INLS 201 – Research Methods		INLS 111 – Information Resources and Services and (INLS 153 – Resource Selection and Evaluation OR INLS 242 – Curriculum Issues and the School Librarian)		also offers a Master of Science in Library and Information Science with slightly different requirements	INLS 180 – Human Information Interaction (communication) INLS 393 – Master's Paper Prior experience or INLS 50 – Information Technology Applications	Master of Science, Library Science
Syracuse University	IST 613 Information Resources: Creation, Selection and Acquisition	IST 614 Management Principles for Information Professionals IST 618 Survey of Telecommunications and Information Policy	IST 616 Information Resources: Organization and Access		Exit requirement: Internship unless has extensive practical experience then IST 690 independent study required	IST 605 Information Resources: Users and Services	IST 601 Introduction to Information Environments IST 511 Introduction to the Library and Information Profession	offers three areas of concentration for elective courses: Services and Resources Organization, Retrieval and Access Information Systems Design, Implementation, and Management		Master of Library Science
University of Michigan Ann Arbor 48 hours required *3 of 4 required			*666 Representation and Organization of Information Resources		6 Practical Engagement Points required, earned during coursework or Directed Field Experiences 6 credits out of department required *643 Professional Practice in Libraries & Information Centers	*647 Information Resources & Services	Must take 3 of these 4 courses: 501 Use of Information 502 Choice and Learning 503 Search & Retrieval 504 Social Systems & Collections	Offers three areas of focus, must take courses in each area: Tools and approaches to information representation, organization, and retrieval Recorded knowledge: content and collections	*665 Online Searching & Databases	Master of Science, Library and Information Science
University of Pittsburg *alternate requirement for archives & records management specialization		One of 9 management courses including LIS 2771 Academic Library Management	LIS 2001 Organizing Information or *LIS 2224Archival Representation				LIS 2000 Understanding Information LIS 2002 Retrieving Information or *LIS 2223 Archival Access and Advocacy	Offers five areas of specialization: School Library Certification Program Archival Studies Program Preservation Management Specialization Digital Libraries Specialization Medical Librarianship/Informatics Specialization Services to Children and Young Adult Specialization	One of 6 information technology courses: LIS 2600 Introduction to Information Technologies or LIS 2653 Digital Image Collections or LIS 2657 Automation of Library Systems and Services or LIS 2663 Technologies for Information Management or LIS 2674 Digital Preservation or LIS 2680 Database Design and Applications	Master of Library and Information Science
Indiana University	L528 Collection Development and Management	L527 Management of Libraries and Information Centers or 550 Issues in the Management of Library Services and Programs or The School Media Specialist or L587 Rare Book Libraries and Librarianship	L520 Bibliographic Access & Contro or L505/L525 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information	Conduct and Analyze Research L509 Introduction to Research and Statistics or L643 Evaluation of Information Systems or L651 Evaluation of Library Sources and Services		L524 Information Sources and Services			Prerequisite: L401 Computer-Based Information Tools or Waiver	Master of Library Science
Rutgers State University New Brunswick unable to determine if additional courses are required from website							Introduction to Library and Information Professions	Courses arranged around 6 themes: human interaction, information access information & society information systems management organization of information	1 semester Colloquium of Library and Information Studies	Master of Library and Information Science
University of Wisconsin Madison 42 hours required no specific requirements found on website										Master of Library and Information Studies, College of Letters and Science
Drexel University 48 hours required		INFO 640 Managing Information Organizations		INFO 515 Action Research		INFO 510 Information Resources & Services I INFO 511 Information Resources & Services II			INFO 503 Introduction to Information Systems Analysis INFO 520 Professional and Social Aspects of Information Service	Master of Science in Information Science & Technology
University of California Los Angeles		Management Theory and Practice for Information Professionals		Research Methods		Design of Library and Information Services	Information in Society Information Structures	Offers 3 areas of specialization: Library Studies Archival Studies Informatics	Information Access	Masters of Library & Information Science
University of Texas at Austin 40 hours required		One of 3 management courses: LIS 388K.1 Learning Resources Programs or LIS 392P.8 Management of Preservation Programs or LIS 387.1 Managing Information Services and Organizations	One of 4 organization courses: LIS 384K.8 Description & basic Metadata Structures for Information Materials or L IS 389C.4 Introduction to Records Management or LIS 389C.1 Introduction to Archival Enterprise or LIS 384K.17 Organizing and Providing Access to Information	LIS 397.1 Introduction to Research in Library and Information Science	Capstone Experience: 1 of following: LIS 388L - The Professional Experience and Project or LIS 388P.2 - Practicum in School Libraries or LIS 388P.3 - Practicum in Preservation Planning or LIS 398R - Master's Report or LIS 698A/B - Master's Thesis or LIS 994C.2/LIS 994C.3 - Conservator Internship	LIS 382.L.20 Understanding and Serving Users	LIS 180J Introduction to Information Studies LIS 386.13 Information Technology and Information Professions			Master of Science in Infromation Science

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