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Department of Library and Information Studies


General Program Descriptions

The Department of Library and Information Studies provides an educational program leading to a Masters Degree in Library and Information Studies (MLIS). The program emphasizes the rapidly changing library and information field and prepares students for positions of leadership in school,public, special, and academic libraries and other information centers, and for a variety of roles in both public and private agencies as information specialists.

The MLIS degree program is accredited by the American Library Association (Since 1982 and accredited through 2008) and is approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for the licensure of school library personnel. The school library media specialist program is approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), using the AASL/ALA professional education association guidelines. Graduates qualify for the North Carolina Public Library Certification.

LIS courses are offered to off-site locations via distance learning options. Students may complete course requirements leading to the MLIS degree in Greensboro, Charlotte and Asheville. (See Distance Education)

Minimal Requirements:
  • Completion of 36 semester hours of course work including core courses and electives.
  • Completion of a Portfolio as a Capstone Experience.
  • Maintenance of a "B" grade average overall.
  • Completion of all requirements within five years.
    


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Department of Library and Information Studies, UNCG
349 Curry Building, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
Tel: (336)334-3477
FAX (336)334-5060
EMAIL cpfelts@uncg.edu