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University of South Florida - 39 Credit Hour Program

Master of Library & Information Science

The School of Information offers an American Library Association (ALA) accredited degree program that includes the competencies and skills which are essential for a library and information science professional to perform at a high level of proficiency. Students complete a set of six required core courses as the foundation for the degree and can choose a path through additional electives in alignment with their professional goals and interests.

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Courses Completed:

Core Courses

  • LIS 5020 Foundations of Library & Information Science

  • LIS 6603 Basic Information Sources & Services

  • LIS 6711 Organization of Knowledge I

  • LIS 6409 Introduction to Library Administration

  • LIS 6271 Research Methods in Library & Information Science

  • LIS 6511 Collection Development & Maintenance

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Elective Courses

  • LIS 5268 Microcomputer Applications in Libraries & Information Centers

  • LIS 6026 Archives & Records Management

  • LIS 6472 Seminar in Special Libraries

  • LIS 6276C Metadata

  • LIS 6773 Digital Curation

  • LIS 6260 Foundations of Information Science & Technology

  • LIS 5120 Cultural Heritage Institutions & Libraries

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