The purpose of the Master of Library and Information Studies is to prepare students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to become highly proficient librarians, media specialists, and information authorities. Students are advised through a 30-credit-hour plan of study completed with an advisor and filed with the program director in the semester when 12th credit hour is completed. Coursework may focus on a type of library: academic, public, or special or an area of library and information work such as youth services or evaluation & assessment. Coursework for the MLIS is offered asynchronously and online. Coursework is project-based and students are expected to spend time in a library for most courses. All students complete an internship.
Program Highlights
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Equips students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions they will need for careers in a complex information and technology-based society.
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Engages students with their communities by providing project-based learning and internships in real-world settings.
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Focuses 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.
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Connects students to library and information professions.
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The Master of Library and Information Studies Program at Old Dominion University 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.
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Learn more about the Master of Library and Information Studies program by visiting: Library & Information Studies at ODU
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