College of Education

Library Science

Our online Master of Library Science degree prepares students to become competent school librarians.

Degree

Location

Type of Instruction

Length

36 Credit Hours

become a librarian

Empowering tomorrow’s readers starts here. The Master of Library Science (MLS) degree prepares professionals to shape the future of school libraries.

Students learn the skills necessary to collaborate with teachers, manage multimedia collections and maintain a successful library

Learn cutting edge technology

Our Master of Library Science degree stays current on the latest technologies being used in library and research settings, ensuring graduates have the skills to succeed in the many roles that maintain a school library.
Information Literacy

Our focus on information literacy prepares future librarians to navigate the changing world of information and communication, to both keep up with new technological advancements and to work with students and faculty to guide them in their searches for correct and accurate information.
Problem Solving

Librarians have many important roles in the school library. from helping students and faculty find information to planning and organizing the library itself. Students, faculty, and others depend on the problem-solving skills of a librarian to navigate complicated information technology, multimedia collections, and hard-to-find or conflicting resources.

The online Master of Library Science degree is designed to prepare students to be professional school librarians.

Our faculty have extensive experience as practitioners, researchers, and leaders in the field

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