School of Library and Information Science
School of Library and Information Science
The School of Library and Information Science prepares students for positions of leadership in librarianship and the information professions. The school emphasizes the preparation of master’s students for professional library and information service in academic, public, special and school libraries as well as other types of information agencies.
Programs
Master of Library and Information Science
The school offers a graduate program, accredited by the American Library Association, which leads to a Master of Library and Information Science degree. The M.L.I.S. is offered on the Kent Campus as well as at The State Library of Ohio as part of Kent State’s Columbus program. Selected individual courses also are offered at sites in Cleveland and at other locations throughout Ohio. The master’s degree is accepted as the basic degree in librarianship and is necessary for professional employment. Dependent on the course of study chosen and on personal background, M.L.I.S. graduates have a wide range of job options open to them in traditional library settings as well as in less traditional areas in the information field. Career opportunities outside formal library settings can be in the profit as well as the nonprofit sector.
Dual Degree Option
A desirable credential for a number of positions, especially in large research institutions, is that of a master’s degree in a subject area in addition to the master’s degree in library/information science. It is possible to work on two master’s degrees concurrently at Kent State University. Up to 11 hours of credit may be shared between two programs.
Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Business Administration
The Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Business Administration (M.L.I.S.-M.B.A.) Dual Degree Program is designed for students planning careers in library or information center administration. Individuals in these positions need knowledge pertaining to planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. Advanced education to obtain knowledge and learn skills related to these management functions enables students to take advantage of career opportunities in library settings and other information settings in the profit and nonprofit sectors.
Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Science in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management
Those students interested in a multidisciplinary approach to graduate studies in the information-related disciplines and professions may also consider pursuing the Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Science in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management multiple degrees option. For further information about the Master of Science in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management or the multiple degrees option, please consult the program Web site at http://iakm.kent.edu.
Master of Library and Information Science plus School Library Media Licensure
Those students intending to be licensed as school librarians by the state of Ohio must complete a required sequence of courses as established by the School of Library and Information Science and the information technology program within the College of Education, Health, and Human Services. In addition, they must successfully complete the Praxis II exam for Library Media Specialists, administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Students who select this option must already hold a valid Ohio teaching license.
Advising
When students are accepted into the School of Library and Information Science, a faculty advisor is assigned. It is expected that students will work with the advisor to plan a program of study.
For more information about the School of Library and Information Science, the programs offered through the school or careers in the field of library and information science, please contact the school at:
Phone: 330-672-2782
Fax: 330-672-7965
e-mail Inform@slis.kent.edu
Web site: http://www.slis.kent.edu/.
Programs
Master of Library and Information Science
The school offers a graduate program, accredited by the American Library Association, which leads to a Master of Library and Information Science degree. The M.L.I.S. is offered on the Kent Campus as well as at The State Library of Ohio as part of Kent State’s Columbus program. Selected individual courses also are offered at sites in Cleveland and at other locations throughout Ohio. The master’s degree is accepted as the basic degree in librarianship and is necessary for professional employment. Dependent on the course of study chosen and on personal background, M.L.I.S. graduates have a wide range of job options open to them in traditional library settings as well as in less traditional areas in the information field. Career opportunities outside formal library settings can be in the profit as well as the nonprofit sector.
Dual Degree Option
A desirable credential for a number of positions, especially in large research institutions, is that of a master’s degree in a subject area in addition to the master’s degree in library/information science. It is possible to work on two master’s degrees concurrently at Kent State University. Up to 11 hours of credit may be shared between two programs.
Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Business Administration
The Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Business Administration (M.L.I.S.-M.B.A.) Dual Degree Program is designed for students planning careers in library or information center administration. Individuals in these positions need knowledge pertaining to planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. Advanced education to obtain knowledge and learn skills related to these management functions enables students to take advantage of career opportunities in library settings and other information settings in the profit and nonprofit sectors.
Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Science in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management
Those students interested in a multidisciplinary approach to graduate studies in the information-related disciplines and professions may also consider pursuing the Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Science in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management multiple degrees option. For further information about the Master of Science in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management or the multiple degrees option, please consult the program Web site at http://iakm.kent.edu.
Master of Library and Information Science plus School Library Media Licensure
Those students intending to be licensed as school librarians by the state of Ohio must complete a required sequence of courses as established by the School of Library and Information Science and the information technology program within the College of Education, Health, and Human Services. In addition, they must successfully complete the Praxis II exam for Library Media Specialists, administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Students who select this option must already hold a valid Ohio teaching license.
Advising
When students are accepted into the School of Library and Information Science, a faculty advisor is assigned. It is expected that students will work with the advisor to plan a program of study.
For more information about the School of Library and Information Science, the programs offered through the school or careers in the field of library and information science, please contact the school at:
Phone: 330-672-2782
Fax: 330-672-7965
e-mail Inform@slis.kent.edu
Web site: http://www.slis.kent.edu/.