Schools

by Brie F.
 * Library Schools **

Following is information on Master’s programs in Library and Information Science. Resources include: general information on library schools, lists and loctions of programs accredited by the American Library Association (ALA), guidelines for choosing a school, information on choosing a specialty, a perspective on cost, information about online programs, and library school rankings.

General Information on Library Schools:

**American Library Association ** [] General review of librarian education.


 * WikiSpaces: LibrarySchool FAQ ** http://libraryschool.wikispaces.com/
 * FAQ’s about library school. **

Article, "How to Become a Librarian."
 * LibraryJournal.com** []

Definition of Master of Science in Library and Information Science.
 * Wikipedia: Master of Library and Information Science **[]

Overview of education for librarianship.
 * Wikipedia: Education for Librarianship **[]

ALA-accredited Master’s Programs:

Directory of accredited programs at colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
 * American Library Association** []

Google map of ALA-accredited programs.
 * American Library Association **[]

Guidelines for Choosing a School:

Guidelines for choosing a Master's program.
 * American Library Association **[]

How to choose a library school.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">American Library Association **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[]

Accreditation standards, policies, and procedures.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">American Library Association **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[]

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16pt;">Choosing a Specialty:

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Library students may choose from a number of specialties or concentrations, depending on their program's offerings. Concentration subjects may include School Media, Rare Books and Special Collections, Archives and Records Management, Informatics, and Digital Technology. Prospective students should research careers related to each concentration to decide if a particular concentration is right for them.

Cost:

Costs for obtaining a graduate degree in library science differ widely by institution. Prospective students should investigate tuition costs and other fees, as well as special features that one program may offer over another, before choosing a school.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16pt;">Online Programs:

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">A number of graduate schools offer their library and information science programs online. Prospective students should consult the ALA Directory of Accredited Programs as a starting point for researching online programs.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16pt;">Library School Rankings:

Ranking of Library and Information Studies programs.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">U.S. News and World Report **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> []