The Best Library Science Degrees at Colleges & Universities

Library science degrees can be referred to as M.L.I.S. or M.S.L.S. degrees, for Master of Library and Information Science or Master of Science in Library Science. The distinction is negligible. Top library schools typically ask applicants to submit letters of recommendation, educational transcripts, and an application form. Most schools don't require GRE scores unless applicants have a low college GPA. The top library science programs offer students a range of specialties within the library science field.
  1. University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana

    • U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Illinois program at number one (tied with the University of North Carolina), with special excellence in digital librarianship, information services, and children's and youth services. The University of Illinois offers master's and Ph.D. degrees in library science, with specialization in school librarianship, bioinformatics and digital librarianship.

    University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

    • The University of North Carolina was tied for the number-one spot with the University of Illinois in the 2009 U.S. News & World Report ranking. The University of North Carolina offers master's degrees in library science with specialization areas including archives, library development, aging and school libraries. The program also offers doctoral degrees in library science. Graduates from this program may work in records management, archives, children's librarianship or cataloging.

    Syracuse University

    • Syracuse University offers the Master of Science in Library Studies, with specialization in digital libraries and school media. Classes consist of a core curriculum on information resources and library management, plus several elective courses. Syracuse University was ranked third by U.S. News & World Report's 2009 survey.

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