Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS)

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图书馆与信息科学硕士课程 Chicago State University is accredited by 美国图书馆协会(ALA)认证委员会, with the status of initial accreditation. The next comprehensive review visit is scheduled for 2027.

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About the Program

188bet金宝搏官网登录网址图书馆与信息科学项目为未来做准备 图书管理员、档案管理员和其他从事各种信息工作的专业人员 包括学校、学院和大学、公共和州立图书馆、 and other settings. 该项目提供理论基础课程 以及图书馆情报学各学科的实际188bet金宝搏官网登录网址; 其中包括图书馆与情报学的基本理论、研究和基础 科学、管理、组织图书馆信息服务、组织 信息,信息来源和媒介,信息素养,信息服务, 图书馆及资讯服务的资讯科技,以及其他与资讯系统相关的资讯科技 topics.

该项目提供图书馆与信息科学硕士学位 a specialization in the following areas:

  1. 学校图书馆(初始执照,高级硕士学位/背书成为 伊利诺斯州的学校图书馆信息专家)
  2. Archives and Records Management
  3. Academic Libraries, and
  4. Public Libraries.

除了硕士学位之外,该项目还提供了一个只接受认可的选择 在伊利诺斯州的学校图书馆信息专家领域 并获得档案与档案管理学士学位证书.

该项目于2013年获得高等教育委员会的批准 more than 50% of its program of study online. Currently, all of the MSLIS courses are offered online. [注:那些追求学校图书馆专业的人仍然可以 need to complete in-person and additional requirements.]

Library and Information Science Program Options:

  • 图书馆与信息科学专业理学硕士学位 在学校图书馆,学术图书馆,公共图书馆,或档案和记录 management (MSLIS)
  • 持牌教师学校信息专员非学位背书
  • 档案及档案管理学士学位后证书

图书馆与信息科学硕士学位(MSLIS)培养专业人士 设计和管理不同环境下的图书馆和信息服务. The 该课程旨在反映学生专业的城市焦点。 choice. 学生在图书馆与信息科学硕士的学习目标 科学课程是基于美国图书馆协会的认证标准 of Master’s Programs in Library & Information Studies.

 

学生在课程学习结束时掌握以下目标: 

Manage Recordable information and knowledge

  • 描述信息的社会、政治、伦理、文化、经济和法律方面 creation, access, and use.
  • 展示维持可记录信息循环所必需的知识 and knowledge in society.

提供信息和指导服务,以满足用户的不同需求

  • 评估用户信息需求,以确定改进服务所需的内容 for constituents.
  • 开发和实施信息和教学服务,以满足特定需求.
  • 在提供信息和教学服务方面发挥领导作用.

整合并利用当前的研究成果来推进LIS专业的发展

  • 利用相关领域不断发展的知识体系来指导决策和 practices.
  • 开展原创性研究,提高该领域的知识基础和候选人的知识基础 professional knowledge.

Employ information technologies to enhance services

  • 评估情况以确定最佳技术解决方案.
  • 有效地利用技术为领域增加价值.
  • Assess how changing technologies impact the field.

Provide specialized LIS services

  • 展示在他/她的专业领域所需要的知识和技能.

MSLIS Curriculum

MSLIS是基于12门课程(约36学分)的课程作业加上1学分 portfolio. 

M.S. in Library and Information Science Curriculum 必修课程-所有专业(15学分)
  • LIS 5050: Foundations of the Information Professions
  • LIS 5060: Organization of Information
  • LIS 5070: Introduction to Reference Services
  • LIS 5080:图书馆和信息机构的信息技术
  • LIS 5090:图书馆与信息科学研究方法

Directed Electives (18 credit hours)

学生将选择以下专业之一并完成该顺序 of courses listed:

Specialization: Academic Libraries
  • LIS 5300: The Academic Library
  • LIS 5390: Management and Organization of Libraries
  • LIS 5510: Database Design for Information Storage & Retrieval
  • LIS 5970: Field Practicum
  • Two electives selected with an advisor
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Specialization: Archives and Records Management
  • LIS 5200: Archives and Records Administration
  • LIS 5970 Field Practicum
  • 与导师一起选择的四门选修课(其中两门可在系外选修)
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Specialization: Public Libraries
  • LIS 5350: The Public Library
  • LIS 5390: Management and Organization of Libraries
  • LIS 5510: Database Design for Information Storage & Retrieval
  • LIS 5970: Field Practicum
  • Two electives selected with an advisor
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Specialization: School Libraries
  • LIS 5710: Literature and Services for Children
  • LIS 5720: Literature and Services for Young Adults
  • LIS 5520: Cataloging and Classification
  • LIS 5120: Administration of Media Centers
  • LIS 5130: Curriculum in the Media Center
  • LIS 5180:学校图书馆媒体中心的临床经验
  • LIS 5185: Certification Exam Review
  • LIS 5190:学生教学和研讨会加上专业教育课程序列 (approx. 18个学分(额外课程要求)的候选人没有伊利诺伊州 Professional Educator License (PEL)
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Concluding Courses (4 -7 Credit Hours)
  • LIS 5980 Project (3 credit hours)
  • LIS 5990 MSLIS Capstone (1 credit hour portfolio)
LIS学生与他们的学术顾问一起制定有凝聚力的学习计划. 在导师和/或指导老师的许可下,某些课程的替换是允许的. 

How to Apply To CSU's LIS Program

 

A complete application includes:

  1. Completion of the online application
  2. 所有参加的专上院校的正式成绩单
  3. Payment of the application fee
  4. Resume
  5. 个人目标论文(一到三页的论文,描述如何获得这个学位 will help you reach your professional goals)

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Office of Student Financial Aid, ADM 207

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项目评估-学生学习,安置和保留信息(2023年):

Average time to degree: 2.4 years

Placement within 12 months of graduation:

  • 88% LIS employment
  • Retention Rate: 90%

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