Library and Information Science

University of Hawaii at Manoa

United States of America, Honolulu

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University of Hawaii at Manoa

United States of America , Honolulu

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines16-Aug-2022 March-2022

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 33,648 / year

Apply Date March-2022

Next Intake 16-Aug-2022

Library and Information Science

About

Overview Library and Information Science Program GoalsProvide a curriculum that meets the evolving demands of the job market for librarians and other information professionalsServe the needs of a diverse student populationProvide a quality learning and research environment for students and facultyAdvance faculty excellence in teaching, research and serviceStrengthen the emphasis on Hawai‘i and the Asia-Pacific region in teaching, research, and serviceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa Student Learning OutcomesUnderstand, apply and articulate the history, philosophy, principles and ethics of library and information science and the related professions.Develop, administrate, assess, and advocate for information services by exercising principled communication, teamwork and leadership skills.Organize, create, archive, preserve, retrieve, manage, evaluate, and disseminate information resources in a variety of formats.Evaluate and use the latest information technologies, research findings and methods.Engage in projects and assignments dealing with multicultural communities and representing diverse points of view.The Master’s of Library & Information Science (MLISc) program consists of a basic set of required courses, augmented by courses relevant to particular concentrations, and elective courses appropriate for various library or information careers.Students have the option of pursuing coursework in the General Track or the School Library Media Specialist Track. Each track has specific requirements and electives that allow students to craft an individualized program of study. I want to find another Master Course Within the General Track, students can specialize further according to their professional goals. These areas of emphasis are not hard-and-fast tracks, but rather a set of suggested courses that will provide additional experience and understanding in a certain specialization. Accreditation The American Library Association accredits master’s programs in Library and Information Science in North America.

We educate leaders in the information professions. Through research, teaching and service, we contribute to knowledge, solve problems and prepare individuals to thrive in diverse information environments, with an emphasis on Hawai‘i and the Asia-Pacific region. The Library and Information Science program is offered at University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Disciplines

Informatics & Information Sciences

Library Science

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : To be eligible, an applicant must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education. At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average, usually a 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale) for undergraduate course work and for any post-baccalaureate or graduate course work. Because the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of spaces available, admission is competitive. Meeting minimum admissions standards does not guarantee admission.