Connecting Students to Library and Information Professions
The Master of Library and Information Studies is a 30-credit-hour, asynchronous online degree guided by the principles to:
Equip students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions they will need for careers in a complex information and technology-based society.
Engage students with their communities by providing project-based learning and internships in real-world settings.
Focus on the preparation of culturally responsive librarians who can provide resources and services for increasingly diverse communities for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world.
Connect students to library and information professions.
Message from the Program Director
The faculty and I are excited to offer the only Master of Library and Information Studies degree in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The 香港六合彩资料 Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) is an ALA Accredited degree program preparing information professionals for a variety of library and information settings. 香港六合彩资料 has been preparing excellent school librarians for decades and we now extend this curriculum.聽
We have a history of excellence in online instruction. Our assignments, courses, and program reflect our professional values. Program faculty are dedicated to preparing library professionals with a commitment to leadership, social justice, and authentic practice.聽
- Our program strengths include:聽
- Excellent teaching.聽
- Commitment to professional community.聽
- Competitively priced and affordable tuition.聽
- Flexible and part-time friendly coursework.聽
- Online and asynchronous classes.聽
- Authentic and practical experiential learning opportunities.聽
- Appropriate application of social media and technology in teaching and learning.聽
- Integration of innovative topics and trends.聽
Our faculty have years of experience preparing educators and library professionals. We understand online instruction and how to accommodate the needs of non-traditional students with busy work and family lives. We are committed to highlighting and engaging in culturally informed and inclusive practices that further the values of the library profession.聽
We are excited to work with you!
Elizabeth Burns,
MLIS Graduate Program Director
Accreditation
The Master of Library and Information Studies Program at 香港六合彩资料 is accredited by the American Library Association Committee on Accreditation, with the status of Initial accreditation. The next comprehensive review visit is scheduled for Fall 2028.