连接ing Students to 图书馆 and Information Professions
The Master of 图书馆 and Information Studies is a 30-credit-hour, asynchronous online degree guided by the principles to:
装备 students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions they will need for careers in a complex information and technology-based society.
参与 students with their communities by providing project-based learning and internships in real-world settings.
焦点 on the preparation of culturally responsive librarians who can provide resources and services for increasingly diverse communities for the Commonwealth of Virginia, 这个国家, 这个世界.
连接 students to library and information professions.
Message from the Program Director
The faculty and I are excited to offer the only Master of 图书馆 and Information Studies degree in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The ODU Master of 图书馆 and Information Studies (MLIS) is an ALA Accredited degree program preparing information professionals for a variety of library and information settings. Old Dominion University has been preparing excellent school librarians for decades and we now extend this curriculum.
We have a history of excellence in online instruction. Our assignments, courses, and program reflect our professional values. Program faculty are dedicated to preparing library professionals with a commitment to leadership, 社会正义, and authentic practice.
- Our program strengths include:
- Excellent teaching.
- Commitment to professional community.
- Competitively priced and affordable tuition.
- Flexible and part-time friendly coursework.
- Online and asynchronous classes.
- Authentic and practical experiential learning opportunities.
- Appropriate application of social media and technology in teaching and learning.
- Integration of innovative topics and trends.
Our faculty have years of experience preparing educators and library professionals. We understand online instruction and how to accommodate the needs of non-traditional students with busy work and family lives. We are committed to highlighting and engaging in culturally informed and inclusive practices that further the values of the library profession.
We are excited to work with you!
伊丽莎白·伯恩斯
MLIS 研究生 Program Director
认证
The Master of 图书馆 and Information Studies Program at Old Dominion University is accredited by the American 图书馆 Association Committee on 认证, with the status of Initial accreditation. The next comprehensive review visit is scheduled for Fall 2028.