Library and Information Science - M.L.I.S. Program Requirements
- Masters in Library and Information Science
- Masters in Library and Information Science + School Library Media Licensure
- School Library Media Licensure
Masters in Library and Information Science
Program Requirements (36 credit) | |||
Course | Title | Credits | |
LIS | 60001 | Access to Information |
3 |
60002 | Organization of Information |
3 | |
60003 | Information Technology for Library and Information Professionals |
3 | |
60600 | Foundations of Library and Information Science |
3 | |
60610 | Management of Libraries and Information Centers |
3 | |
60670 60199 |
Culminating Experience (3) or Thesis I (6) |
3-6 | |
Elective Courses Students are encouraged to select at least one elective from each of the three elective groups below: Access to Information, Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Administration and Management. |
18 | ||
Access to Information |
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LIS | 60601 | Information Sources and Reference Services (3) |
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60611 | Government Information Sources and Services (3) |
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60612 | Library Materials and Services for Adults (3) |
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60619 | Legal Information Sources and Services (3) |
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60620 | Health Information Resources (3) |
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60621 | Social Sciences Information Sources and Services (3) |
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60622 | Science/Technology Information Sources and Services (3) |
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60623 | Business/Finance Information Sources and Services (3) |
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60625 | Library Materials and Services for Very Young Children (3) |
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60626 | Library Services to Young Adults (3) |
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60628 | Humanities Information Sources and Services (3) |
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60629 | Library Materials and Services for School-Age Children (3) |
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60630 | Reference Sources and Services for Youth (3) |
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60643 | Online Information Systems (3) |
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Organization and Representation of Knowledge |
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LIS | 60602 | Cataloging and Classification I (3) |
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60603 | Cataloging and Classification II (3) |
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60611 | Government Information Sources and Services (3) |
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60624 | Cataloging for School Library Media Centers (3) |
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60631 | Introduction to Digital Preservation (3) |
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60632 | Technologies for Digital Preservation and Web Archiving (3) |
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60637 | Metadata Architecture and Implementation (3) |
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60639 | Implementation of Digital Libraries (3) |
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60641 | Information Storage and Retrieval Systems (3) |
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60642 | Implementation of Information Storage and Retrieval Systems (3) |
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60645 | Database Systems (3) |
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60646 | User Interfaces for Information Retrieval Systems (3) |
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60648 | Electronic Publishing on the Web (3) |
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60649 | Indexing and Abstracting (3) |
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60651 | Digital Image Processing and Collections Management (3) |
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Administration and Management |
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LIS | 60607 | School Library Media Center (3) |
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60608 | The Public Library (3) |
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60609 | Marketing the Library (3) |
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60613 | Information Needs, Seeking and Use (3) |
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60615 | The Academic Library (3) |
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60616 | The Special Library (3) |
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60633 | Digital Curation (3) |
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60638 | Digital Libraries (3) |
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60640 | Library Automation (3) |
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60644 | Information Science (3) |
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60652 | Foundations and Administration of Archives (3) |
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60654 | Preservation Management (3) |
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60661 | Technical Services (3) |
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TOTAL | 36 |
Master in Library and Information Science + K-12 School Library Media Licensure
Program Requirements (39 credit) | |||
Course | Title | Credits | |
LIS | 60001 | Access to Information |
3 |
60002 | Organization of Information |
3 | |
60600 | Foundations of Library and Information Science | 3 | |
60607 | School Library Media Center | 3 | |
60624 | Cataloging for School Library Media Centers |
3 | |
60626 | Library Materials and Services for Young Adults |
3 | |
60629 | Library Materials and Services for School-Age Children |
3 | |
60630 | Reference Sources and Services for Youth |
3 | |
60670 | Culminating Experience: A Practicum |
3 | |
Choose four from the following: | 12 | ||
ITEC | 57400 | Selection and Utilization of Educational Media (3) |
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57427 | Technology and Learning (3) |
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57430 | Computer Applications in Education (3) |
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67403 | Instructional Design (3) |
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67420 | Researching Current Issues in Instructional Technology (3) |
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67425 | Managing Technological Change (3) |
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67438 | Instructional Applications of the Internet (3) |
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TOTAL | 39 |
K-12 School Library Media Licensure
Program Requirements (29 credit) | |||
Course | Title | Credits | |
LIS | 60607 | School Library Media Center |
3 |
60624 | Cataloging for School Library Media Centers |
3 | |
60626 | Library Materials and Services for Young Adults |
3 | |
60629 | Library Materials and Services for School-Age Children |
3 | |
60630 | Reference Sources and Services for Youth |
3 | |
60692 | Practicum-Libraries and Information Centers |
2 | |
Choose four from the following: | 12 | ||
ITEC | 57400 | Selection and Utilization of Educational Media (3) |
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57430 | Computer Applications in Education (3) |
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57427 | Technology and Learning (3) |
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67403 | Instructional Design (3) |
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67420 | Researching Current Issues in Instructional Technology (3) |
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67425 | Managing Technological Change (3) |
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67438 | Instructional Applications of the Internet (3) |
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TOTAL | 29 |
Special Note:
This program does not have any electives; all courses listed above are required. Students must have current standard teaching credentials in the State of Ohio to follow the school library media licensure program. Students are responsible for completing licensure paperwork requirements through the Kent State University College of Education near the end of or at the conclusion of their SLIS program.
Praxis Exam in Library Media (Test Code #0311) required for licensure.
Multiple Degrees Option
Students can concurrently pursue the Master of Library and Information Sciences and the Master of Science in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management. Each program makes an independent admission decision. If approved for admission by both the program and the school, students may doubly count up to 28 credits for each degree. For further information about the master’s program in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management, see the Information Architecture and Knowledge Management section of the catalog.
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