{"id":13196,"date":"2020-11-18T22:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T03:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/?page_id=13196"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:34:14","slug":"master-of-library-and-information-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Library and Information Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-breakout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-breakout use-content-width  \"><div class=\"content-width\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master of Library and Information Studies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">36-Credits | Fully Online | Flexible Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadmissions.uri.edu\/apply\/\" title=\"\">Apply now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/MLIS-Header-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"A librarian speaks to a diverse group of students.\" class=\"wp-image-29297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/MLIS-Header-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/MLIS-Header-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/MLIS-Header-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/MLIS-Header-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, 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message<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Master of Library and Info Studies\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-master-of-library-and-info-studies\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-16570\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-16570\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18711\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-18711\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17935\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17935\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/mlis-tuition-fees-scholarships\/\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17176\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17176\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/mlis-admission\/\">Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17182\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17182\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-16555\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-16555\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/mlis-accreditation\/\">Accreditation<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32851\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32851\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/school-library-media-teaching-certification-program\/\">SLM Teaching Certification<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32448\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32448\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/discover-uri-online\/\">Discover URI Online<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-tabs  \">\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Overview<\/h1>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a leader and make a difference in library and information studies.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>URI\u2019s Master of Library and Information Studies is one of the first accelerated online MLIS programs, allowing students to complete within 2 years. This program provides professionals with knowledge and expertise in library and information services (across multiple sectors), management of information services, and information science, technology, and equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates benefit from the experiential education and mandatory internships offered, as well as the robust alumni network our longstanding institution maintains. With the mentorship of dedicated faculty and advisors, students can tailor programs in a personalized manner to fit their needs.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Courses<\/h1>\n\n<p><strong>Program Requirements*<\/strong><br><strong><em>Core Courses (15 credits)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LSC 502<\/strong>&nbsp;(3 credits): Lead, Manage &amp; Connect Library and Information Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 504<\/strong>&nbsp;(3 credits): Searching for Answers: Meeting Users\u2019 Information Needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 505<\/strong>&nbsp;(3 credits): Organization of Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 508<\/strong>&nbsp;(3 credits): Introduction to Information Science and Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 595<\/strong>&nbsp;(3 credits): Apply and Reflect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/course-descriptions\/\" title=\"\">LSC course descriptions<\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-course-schedules\/\" title=\"\">Course schedules<\/a>\n\n\n<p>*<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/mlis-curriculum\/mlis-track-school-library-media\/\">School Library Media Track<\/a> students will have a different set of core courses. <a href=\"http:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/mlis-curriculum\/mlis-track-school-library-media\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Elective Courses (21 credits)<\/em><\/strong><br>All students must take 21 credits of electives selected in consultation with an advisor. Optional Tracks will require that students take particular electives. With the approval of your advisor and program director, 6 elective credits in career-related courses may be taken in other online accelerated graduate programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-school-library-media\/\">School Library Media Track<\/a>&nbsp;students only take 3 elective credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the optional tracks below to learn more about curriculum for available program specializations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-school-library-media\/\">School Library Media<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-digital-media\/\">Digital Media<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-libraries-leadership-and-transforming-communities\/\">Libraries, Leadership, and Transforming Communities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-information-equity-diverse-communities-and-critical-leadership\/\">Information Equity, Diverse Communities, and Critical Librarianship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Admissions<\/h1>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 500-800 word statement of purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation, preferably from previous instructors or employers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unofficial digital transcripts (to be uploaded to your application) and official transcripts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Credit for Courses Taken Prior to Admission and\/or&nbsp;Taken at Other Institutions:<\/em>&nbsp;Subject to the approval of the GSLIS director and the dean of the Graduate School. Please refer to the URI Graduate Student Manual for our policy on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-manual\/degree-requirements\/#section720\">Transfer Credits, Section 7.20<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current Resume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request Information<\/h2>\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof 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