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Library and Information Science – M.L.I.S.

The Master of Library and Information Science degree from Kent State University prepares students for professional positions in public, academic, special and school libraries; archives; museums; and other types of information agencies, organizations and companies.

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Duration

1 year

Starting Date

January, June, August

Tuition Fee

$ 16,800 per full

Location

Online

About the program

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.