Sent: 9-14-12
Contact: Michelle Hines, 336.334.3207
UNCG offers library/information studies master's online
GREENSBORO, NC - The Department of Library and
Information Studies (LIS) in the UNCG School of Education is now offering its Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) degree online. The fully online MLIS complements the face-to-face
program on the UNCG campus.
The 36-credit hour
MLIS, accredited by the American Library Association and the National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education, can be completed full-time in four
semesters and prepares graduates for careers in public, academic, school,
corporate and specialized libraries as well as other information settings
locally, nationally and internationally. The MLIS-School Library Media
Specialization is nationally reviewed and recognized by the American Association
of School Librarians as a program in the School of Education, which is
accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Online students have
access to Education Hubs (e-Hubs), a unique component of the online MLIS degree
program where LIS staff/faculty connect
virtually and/or face-to-face with potential and current students, alumni and
professionals. For example, through the e-Hub in Charlotte, students in
the local area have access to professional development and networking
opportunities, the Distance Education Coordinator and local instructors.
“Online delivery of
our MLIS is not just an opportunity to provide our quality program beyond our
geographic area,” says department chairperson Clara M. Chu. “Through e-Hubs our online students will have
the same opportunities as those on the Greensboro campus to connect and learn
with our extensive professional and academic network.”
To learn more about
the online MLIS, visit lis.uncg.edu, download a brochure at http://learnmore.uncg.edu/mlis-brochure-download/ or email [log in to unmask].