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Recent graduates of the M.S.L.I.S. program get jobs fast! According to a March 2018 survey of alumni, over 42% of M.S.L.I.S. students got their first professional position before graduation.
Graduates of the M.S.L.I.S. program might find themselves employed in library settings such as academic or K-12 school libraries. They may work for special libraries serving government agencies, businesses, non-profits, or organizations that make intensive use of information, such as think tanks. They may work as reference librarians, information architects, managers of information systems, and digital librarians who manage data and information on the Internet.
Core Courses
All students are required to complete with a passing grade the following core courses: LSC/LSC 551, 553, 555, and 557. These courses cover the central elements of the curriculum: acquisition and organization of information, retrieval and dissemination of information, technological applications, information sources and services, and the important policies, standards, and ethical issues facing information professionals. A core course requirement may only be waived if the student has comparable transfer credit. Students are urged to complete the core courses within the first 18 semester hours of coursework. Please see our Course Catalog for an overview of these core courses. You may also select a Course of Study for your degree, which can help guide your course selection.
Grading
Letter grades are given to students taking courses for credit unless these courses are graded "pass-fail." The quality of a student's performance in a particular course, including such factors as ability to meet deadlines and participation in class discussion, is the only basis for a grade. Faculty will provide feedback to students evaluating the performance on which a grade is based.
Students are cautioned that any grade below a full B (3.0) is considered marginal in Library and Information Science programs, and grades of C are viewed with grave concern. One failing grade or two C grades may result in dismissal. Students receiving low grades should consult with instructors and advisers immediately about ways of improving their academic performance.
Students in Library and Information Science are expected to be aware of, and adhere to, the university policies on grades and academic standing (including Incompletes, Unethical Practices, Academic Honesty, Change of Grade, Dismissal) and Change of Enrollment (including academic leave, change of course, withdrawal from a course and withdrawal from the university).
The Writing Center is open for regular operating hours when the University is open and classes are in session. We close for all University-observed holidays, including Thanksgiving break, Christmas break, Spring Break, and Easter break. In the event of school closure due to inclement weather, our virtual services will remain available.
We encourage members of the Houston community, especially our Jewish friends, to visit our library and to make use of this gift collection. Please check our web site for library hours and library entrance policies at
All ACTS (Association of Chicago Theological Schools) users must have an institutional ID from their school and a valid ACTS Borrower Identification Card. ACTS users are required to register with the CTU Library and receive a 14-digit library barcode, which will be attached to the identification card from their home institution. CTU Library privileges for ACTS users expire on June 30 of each year and must be re-validated at that time.
Books and materials placed on class reserves are to be read or photocopied in the Library. Students may borrow two items at a time for in library use only. Reserve items may be borrowed overnight one-half hour before the library closes and returned by 9 a.m. on the next school day [There is a two (2)-item limit]. Books returned late are fined at $1.00 for any portion of the first hour overdue and $1.00 for each additional hour up to a maximum of $5.00 per each reserve book overdue.
Special circumstances sometimes require that employees work beyond their normal schedules. During school breaks and emergency closings, certain facilities will continue to operate but with limited staffing. Each vice president is responsible for defining essential services. Cognizant deans, directors or supervisors are responsible for informing each employee whether he/she is considered an "essential" employee and in what circumstances, if any, he/she is likely to be expected to work beyond normal hours. Any employee unsure of his/her status should clarify the matter with the dean, director or supervisor.
2. If they are actively pursuing their degrees, they can not legally work more than 19 hours a week while school is in session. During the summer and when school is not in session, students can work more than 19 hours a week.
Rob Truman is Associate Dean and Director of the Paul L. Boley Law Library, overseeing all aspects of the library, including research and reference, instructional services, content and collection management, circulation, resource sharing, and planning for future library and technological needs. Rob has taught a variety of legal research classes since 1999, and is currently teaching Legal Research: Environmental Law. He has served the library and the law school as Librarian for Legal Research Instruction; Assistant Director, Electronic Information Services; Reference Librarian; and Assistant Dean for Continuing Legal Education and Director, Oregon Law Institute. He has a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School and an M.L.S. from Emporia State University. Before coming to LC Law he was in private practice and was a Reference Librarian at the Willamette University College of Law.
Meredith provides research and reference services for the law school community. She works on engagement with the L&C community through social media, digital Boley, and programming at the library. She also teaches Advanced Legal Research. She received her B.A. in American History with a concentration in jazz history from DePauw University, her J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law, and her M.L.I.S. from Indiana University in Indianapolis. Prior to coming to Boley Law Library, she served as the Island County Law Librarian (Coupeville, WA), Attorney Editor for Thomson Reuters, and Rules and Legislation Attorney for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Students are continuing to broaden their appreciation of multiple genres of literature offered in the library as well as use of research resources both online and brick and mortar varieties. Research skills are intensified through searching strategies and the use of our electronic databases to locate information for projects and the preparation of bibliographies. The study skills program is also more advanced to aid students in organization, note taking, test taking strategies and more. Dedicated daily reading with a broad range of materials and difficulties will strengthen vocabulary and comprehension as they are prepared to move to high school and beyond.
Note: Members of the George Washington University community who need to use the Jacob Burns Law Library for legal research are welcome. As with all campus libraries, your GWorld card is needed to enter. Call in advance, as the library may have restricted hours for non-law school users during reading days, exams, or other special events.
The program at McDaniel College results in a Masters of Science (M.S.) in School Librarianship as well as state certification as a school library media specialist. Nationally accredited and recognized through NCATE, ALA, and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), this 37-credit hour comprehensive program offers courses in literature for children and young adults, technology, information literacy skills, instructional collaboration, selecting quality materials that meet the needs of diverse learners, administrating a school library, and a 99-hour practicum experience.
The program at Towson University results in a Master of Science (MS) and certification as a school library media specialist. Candidates are often MSDE certified teachers who have completed either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree and are highly motivated to enter a challenging graduate program at Towson University to qualify as a school library media specialist. The School Library Media course requires a part-time commitment to acquire 36 required and 6 elective graduate credits in the Master of Science in Instructional Technology. Graduates are qualified to direct library media programs in K-12 schools and serve as a member of a large media center or system level media program. The school library media specialist is the keystone of a student-centered library media program where students learn and apply information and technology literacy skills through content-driven multi-disciplinary instruction. Participants are required to complete a practicum of 180 hours in a school library media. There is no open cohort planned at this time, but individuals interested in future cohorts should contact the School Library Media Programs office.
The iSchool graduate program at the University of Maryland results in a Master of Library and Information Science degree and Maryland State Department of Education Certification as a School Library Media Specialist (SL). The SL specialization's mission and curriculum are aligned with the latest national guidelines and standards for school library programs published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). By adopting the mission endorsed by AASL, which represents the school library field nationally, the SL specialization ensures that its theoretical framework and philosophy are consistent with the latest and most advanced national statements regarding the profession.
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