The Masters in Library and Information Studies with a Concentration in School Librarianship is for licensed teachers seeking to add a school library endorsement to a teaching license. Students will be advised into a 30-credit-hour plan of study leading to an endorsement in library media K-12. Students interested in school librarianship who do not have a teaching license should apply for the Master of Library and Information Studies degree and may have additional coursework and requirements.
Program Highlights
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Equip students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions they will need for careers in a complex information and technology-based society.
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Engage students with their communities by providing project-based learning and internships in real-world settings.
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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.
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Connect 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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Nationally recognized by the American Association of School Librarians and CAEP and by the Virginia Department of Education for the preparation of school librarians.
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Learn more about the Master of Library and Information Studies program by visiting: Library & Information Studies at ODU
Careers
Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Librarians
Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, educational institutions, museums, corporations, government agencies, law firms, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers. Tasks may include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Requirements
Applicants may hold a bachelor's degree in any field. Applicants to the School Library Concentration must have a teaching license. Students interested in school library licensure who do not have a teaching license may be advised into additional coursework and testing.
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A Virginia Collegiate Professional License or an equivalent license from another state.
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A 500 word essay addressing how this degree will forward your pursuit of lifelong learning.
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Application to Graduate School
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Current Resume
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If the applicant's primary language is not English, submit a current score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) that meets the University's current standard.
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Cost of Attendance
We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance.
Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
