Library Science Master's Degree
The Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) program prepares students to become reflective practitioners who connect people and communities with information.
Degree Requirements
A candidate for the Master of Library Science degree must complete 36 semester credit hours of graduate course work, all of which must be taken from the Department of Library and Information Science. A maximum of 6 graduate credit hours from another ALA-accredited master’s degree program may, with the permission of the dean, be applied to the M.L.S. degree. In addition students must take the pre-requisite computer skills course, LIS S401 Computer-Based Information Tools (or equivalent experience).
Your course of study builds a foundation in five areas of librarianship, then allows you to work with your adviser to choose advanced elective courses to develop the knowledge and skills for your career.
Prerequisite (3 cr.)
Must be fulfilled before completion of 9 credit hours
• LIS S401 Computer-Based Information Tools or S401 Waiver
Foundation (15 cr.)
Choose one course from each area:
Assist and Educate Users of Libraries and Information Centers
• LIS S501 Reference (3 cr.)
Develop and Manage Library Collections
• LIS S502 Collection Development and Management (3 cr.)
Organize and Represent Information Resources
• LIS S503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information (3 cr.)
• LIS S504 Cataloging (3 cr.)
Apply Management and Leadership Skills
• LIS S551 Library Management (3 cr.)
• LIS S552 Academic Library Management (3 cr.)
• LIS S553 Public Library Management (3 cr.)
• LIS S671 School Media (3 cr.) Conduct and Analyze Research
• LIS S506 Introduction to Research (3 cr.)
• LIS S505 Evaluation of Library Sources and Services (3 cr.)
Electives (21 cr.)
May include up to 3 credit hours of internships, up to 6 credit hours of LIS workshops and up to 6 credits (with advisor approval) of SOIC coursework from other departments.
Last updated: 02/10/2014
MLS with Specialization in Library Technology Management
Library Science Master's Degree with Technology Management Specialization
The Master of Library Science with a specialization in Library Technology Management is a 45 credit hour program.
Prerequisite
• LIS S401 Computer-Based Information Tools (3 credits) or Waiver
Foundations (15 cr.)
One course from each area below:
Assist and Educate Users of Libraries and Information Centers
• LIS S501 Reference
Develop and Manage Library Collections
• LIS S502 Collection Development and Management Organize and Represent Information Resources
• LIS S503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information
Applied Management and Leadership Skills
• LIS S551 Library Management
• LIS S552 Academic Library Management
• LIS S553 Public Library Management
• LIS S671 School Media Conduct and Analyze Research
• LIS S506 Introduction to Research
• LIS S519 Evaluation of Information Systems
• LIS S505 Evaluation of Library Sources and Services
Specialization Core (9 cr.)
• LIS S504 Cataloging
• LIS S554 Library Systems
• LIS S533 Online Searching Specialization Electives (15 cr.)
Technology application courses selected from the following or chosen in consultation with the student’s faculty advisor:
• LIS S556 Systems Analysis and Design
• LIS S511 Database Design
• LIS S516 Human-Computer Interaction
• LIS S621 Audio and Video Sources
• LIS S532 Information Architecture for the Web
• LIS S652 Digital Libraries
• LIS S603 LIS Workshops Outside Courses
Up to 6 hours with advisor’s approval.
General Electives (6 cr.)
Selected from any LIS elective courses. Internship options for up to six credit hours are available.
Some courses are offered at Department of Information and Library Science in Bloomington. Indianapolis students can take up to 9 credit hours at in the Department of Information and Library Science in Bloomington.
Last updated: 02/10/2014
MLS with Specialization in Academic Librarianship
Master of Library Science Academic Librarianship Specialization
Candidates in this specialization will receive the MLS degree and the Academic Librarianship Specialization which will be noted on the transcript.
Prerequisite
• LIS S401 Computer-Based Information Tools (3 credits) or Waiver
Foundations (15 cr.)
One course from each area below:
Assist and Educate Users of Libraries and Information Centers
• LIS S501 Reference
Develop and Manage Library Collections
• LIS S502 Collection Development and Management Organize and Represent Information Resources
• LIS S503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information
Applied Management and Leadership Skills
• LIS S551 Library Management
• LIS S552 Academic Library Management
• LIS S553 Public Library Management
• LIS S671 School Media Conduct and Analyze Research
• LIS S506 Introduction to Research
• LIS S519 Evaluation of Information Systems
• LIS S505 Evaluation of Library Sources and Services
Required Specialization Courses (9 cr. )
• LIS S574 Instructional Strategies for Library and Information Professionals
• LIS S533 Online Searching
• LIS S604 Scholarly Communication Recommended Electives (12 cr.)
• Electives for Specialization:
• LIS S522 Social Science Information
• LIS S652 Health Sciences Librarianship
• LIS S654 Law Librarianship
• Electives, Technology-Focused:
• LIS S532 Information Architecture for the Web
• LIS S554 Library Systems
• LIS S652 Digital Libraries
• Electives, General:
• LIS S550 Perspectives on Librarianship
• LIS S603 Grant Writing
• LIS S622 Resources and Services for People with Disabilities
Last updated: 02/10/2014
MLS with Specialization in Adult Services
Master of Library Science Public Librarianship/Adult Services Specialization
Candidates in this specialization will receive the MLS degree and the Public Librarianship/Adult Services Specialization which will be noted on the transcript.
Prerequisite
• LIS S401 Computer-Based Information Tools (3 credits) or Waiver
Foundations (15 cr.)
One course from each area below:
Assist and Educate Users of Libraries and Information Centers
• LIS S501 Reference
Develop and Manage Library Collections
• LIS S502 Collection Development and Management Organize and Represent Information Resources
• LIS S503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information
Applied Management and Leadership Skills
• LIS S551 Library Management
• LIS S552 Academic Library Management
• LIS S553 Public Library Management
• LIS S671 School Media Conduct and Analyze Research
• LIS S506 Introduction to Research
• LIS S519 Evaluation of Information Systems
• LIS S505 Evaluation of Library Sources and Services
Required Specialization Courses (6 cr.)
• LIS S524 Adult Reader’s Advisory
• LIS S604 Public Library Services Recommended Electives (15 cr.)
• Electives, Youth:
• LIS S571 Materials for Youth
• LIS S572 Youth Services
• Electives, Technology-Focused:
• LIS S532 Information Architecture for the Web
• LIS S554 Library Systems
• LIS S652 Digital Libraries
• Electives, General:
• LIS S533 Online Searching
• LIS S550 Perspectives on Librarianship
• LIS S574 Instructional Strategies for Library and Information Professionals
• LIS S603 Workshop in Library and Information Science (topics include Marketing for Libraries and Grant Writing)
• LIS S604 Topics in Library and Information Science (topics include Marketing for Libraries and Grant Writing)
• LIS S622 Resources and Services for People with Disabilities
Last updated: 02/10/2014
MLS with School Library Specialization Master of Library Science School Library Specialization
Candidates in this specialization will receive the MLS degree and the School Library Specialization which will be noted on the transcript.
NOTE: Individuals must pass the school library media Praxis II exam to add the certification to their existing teaching license.
Prerequisite
• LIS S401 Computer-Based Information Tools (3 credits) or Waiver
Foundations (15 cr.)
One course from each area below:
Assist and Educate Users of Libraries and Information Centers
• LIS S501 Reference
Develop and Manage Library Collections
• LIS S502 Collection Development and Management Organize and Represent Information Resources
• LIS S503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information
Applied Management and Leadership Skills
• LIS S551 Library Management
• LIS S552 Academic Library Management
• LIS S553 Public Library Management
• LIS S671 School Media Conduct and Analyze Research
• LIS S506 Introduction to Research
• LIS S519 Evaluation of Information Systems
• LIS S505 Evaluation of Library Sources and Services
Required Specialization Courses (9 cr.)
• LIS S571 Materials for Youth
• LIS S574 Instructional Strategies for Library and Information Professionals
• LIS S605 Internship in Library and
Information Science (in school library or youth services department of public library unless waived in writing or email by advisor and submitted to Department of Library and Information Science office for the student academic record)
Recommended Electives (12 cr.)
• LIS S516 Human-Computer Interaction
• LIS S532 Information Architecture for the Web
• LIS S533 Online Searching
• LIS S603 Workshops in Library and Information Science (Science, Electronic Materials for Children,
Marketing for Libraries, High Tech Learning, Grant Writing, others with consent of advisor; up to 6 credits)
• LIS S621 Audio and Video Sources
• LIS S622 Resources and Services for People with Disabilities
• LIS S640 Seminar on Intellectual Freedom
• LIS S672 Seminar on Literature for Youth Last updated: 02/10/2014
MLS with Technical Services Specialization Master of Library Science Technical Services Specialization
Candidates in this specialization will receive the MLS degree and the Technical Services Specialization which will be noted on the transcript.
Prerequisite
• LIS S401 Computer-Based Information Tools (3 credits) or Waiver
Foundations (15 cr.)
One course from each area below:
Assist and Educate Users of Libraries and Information Centers
• LIS S501 Reference
Develop and Manage Library Collections
• LIS S502 Collection Development and Management Organize and Represent Information Resources
• LIS S503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information
Applied Management and Leadership Skills
• LIS S551 Library Management
• LIS S552 Academic Library Management
• LIS S553 Public Library Management
• LIS S671 School Media Conduct and Analyze Research
• LIS S506 Introduction to Research
• LIS S519 Evaluation of Information Systems
• LIS S505 Evaluation of Library Sources and Services
Required Specialization Courses (9 cr.)
• LIS S631 Advanced Cataloging
• LIS S632 Technical Services
• LIS S652 Digital Libraries Recommended Electives (12 cr.)
• LIS S516 Human-Computer Interaction
• LIS S525 Government Information
• LIS S532 Information Architecture for the Web
• LIS S533 Online Searching
• LIS S541 Information Policy
• LIS S554 Library Systems
• LIS S580 History of Libraries
• LIS S581 Archives and Records Management
• LIS S582 Preservation
• LIS S605 Internship in Library and Information Science
• LIS S621 Audio and Video Sources
• LIS S634 Seminar on Intellectual Freedom Last updated: 02/10/2014
MLS with Youth Services Specialization Master of Library Science Youth Services Specialization
Candidates in this specialization will receive the MLS degree and the Youth Services Specialization which will be noted on the transcript.
Prerequisite
• LIS S401 Computer-Based Information Tools (3 credits) or Waiver
Foundations (15 cr.)
One course from each area below:
Assist and Educate Users of Libraries and Information Centers
• LIS S501 Reference
Develop and Manage Library Collections
• LIS S502 Collection Development and Management Organize and Represent Information Resources
• LIS S503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information
Applied Management and Leadership Skills
• LIS S551 Library Management
• LIS S552 Academic Library Management
• LIS S553 Public Library Management
• LIS S671 School Media Conduct and Analyze Research
• LIS S506 Introduction to Research
• LIS S519 Evaluation of Information Systems
• LIS S505 Evaluation of Library Sources and Services
Required Specialization Courses (9 cr.)
• LIS S571 Materials for Youth
• LIS S572 Youth Services
• LIS S672 Seminar on Literature for Youth Recommended Electives (12 cr.)
• LIS S532 Information Architecture for the Web
• LIS S541 Information Policy
• LIS S603 Workshops (Electronic Materials for Children; Storytelling; Emergent Literacy; others with consent of advisor)
• LIS S604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Storytelling; others with consent of advisor)
• LIS S605 Internship in Library and Information Science (Internship must be approved by the Director of the Specialization)
• LIS S621 Audio and Video Sources
• LIS S622 Resources and Services for People with Disabilities
• LIS S640 Seminar in Intellectual Freedom Last updated: 02/10/2014