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Master of Library and Information Science
Designed for Georgia's 21st century information environment
The mission of the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Program is to provide a quality publicly supported education for generalists and specialists in the library and information science fields. Its primary focus is to educate librarians for academic, public, and special libraries in Georgia.
The Program offers:
- A 39-hour non-thesis program
- Professors dedicated to distance education methods
- Flexible scheduling and Web-based instruction
- Employability within Georgia and nationwide
- Affordable tuition and fees
- Options for students who cannot leave jobs and families to return to a single campus for extended periods
The External Review Panel of the American Library Association (ALA) Committee on Accreditation visited the VSU MLIS program in February 2007. The MLIS program was granted accreditation by the Committee on Accreditation of the ALA at its meeting on June 24, 2007 for seven years.
The VSU MLIS is now the only ALA-accredited program in Georgia. Approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in 1999, the program admitted its first students in fall of 2001. After five years of evaluation, the Committee on Accreditation granted the VSU MLIS initial accreditation for the full term of seven years. The program's next review is scheduled for spring 2014.
The MLIS Program accepts applications for admission in Fall and Spring semesters.
- All applications are made through the VSU Graduate School.
- The deadline for Fall admissions is March 15
- The deadline for Spring admissions is October 15
Laura Bush grant will help provide funding for scholarships The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) a 2009 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant for $680,327. The GPLS will collaborate with the Valdosta State University (VSU) Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program. The first students are expected to enter the program in the fall 2010 semester and complete their course work within the three-year grant period. More Information. |
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