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School of Library and Information Science
What does it take to be successful in Graduate School?
Critical thinking skillsExcellent writing skillsTime management skillsStrong support network
The School of Library and Information Science offers:
Graduate Degree:Master of Arts in Library and Information Science
Graduate Certificates:School Library MediaORPost Master’s Library & Information Science
School of Library and Information Science
USF SLIS FACULTY1 Distinguished University Professor 2 Professors1 Associate Professor 9 Assistant Professors 5 Instructors2 Emeritus Faculty Affiliated Faculty
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USF SLIS DirectorDr. John N. Gathegi joined SLIS
on Aug. 7, 2007He holds a Ph.D. in Information
Science from the University of California at Berkeley as well as a J.D. from Boalt Hall School of Law (also at Berkeley). Dr. Gathegi also received a MLIS from the University of California at Berkeley and an M.A. in Political Science
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Important Facts about SLISALA accredited program since 1975SLIS was ranked 17th among accredited
schools for the number of published journal articles in the 1999-2004 time frame.*
Since 2000 SLIS has received 2 large grants totaling more than one million dollars
*Adkins, D. & Budd, J. (2006). Scholarly productivity of U.S. LIS faculty. Library & Information Science Research, 28 (3), 374-389.
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Tampa Campus
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Modes of Course Delivery
Face-to-faceOnlineBlended
http://my.usf.edu
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Degree Requirements39 semester hours of coursework to includeSix core courses* totaling 18 credit hoursElective courses totaling 21 credit hours
USF will accept up to 6 hours of approved transfer credit Pass the comprehensive exam during your
final semesterView suggested course sequence
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Elective CoursesElective courses should reflect the area of your specialization.
Fieldwork may be taken as an elective course.A minimum of 120 hours of
supervised experience in an approved cooperating library.
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Areas of SpecializationAcademic LibraryPublic LibrarySchool MediaSpecial LibraryProgram of StudiesSchool Media Program of Studies
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Academic Library Specialization
“An academic library is the library associated with a degree-granting institution of higher education”.*Some academic libraries offer tenure-track
positionsSeveral career possibilitiesSample classesLIS 6432 SEMINAR IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIESLIS 6609 ONLINE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SOURCES
*National Center for Education Statistics. (2007). Libraries Statistics Program. Retrieved September 20, 2007 from http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/academic.asp
Public Library Specialization• “A public library is established under state
enabling laws or regulations to serve a community, district or region…”.*
• Public libraries range in size (i.e. central library, branch library, bookmobile, etc.)
• Several career possibilities
*National Center for Education Statistics. (2007). Libraries Statistics Program. Retrieved September 20, 2007 from http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/public.asp
Sample ClassesLIS 6523 ADULT SERVICES IN LIBRARIES LIS 6445 SEMINAR IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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School Media Specialization
11 Core courses 2 Elective courses Certification in Florida may require additional
coursework and testing. Visit http://www.fldoe.org/
Sample Classes LIS 6303 PREPARING INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA LIS 6455 THE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF
THE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER
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Special Library Specialization
Sample Classes
LIS 6472 SEMINAR IN SPECIAL LIBRARIES
LIS 6475 HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIANSHIP
Special Libraries Association: http://www.sla.org
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Comprehensive Exam
All students must pass a comprehensive exam during their final semester of studies.
The exam involves writing a 8-10 page research paper responding to one of three questions provided.
More information about COMPS is located at: http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/comps/index.html
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POP QUIZ!1. What percentage of library professionals will retire in the next 7-10 years?
A. 28%
B. 38%
C. 48%
D. 58%
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2006, August 4). Librarians. Occupational outlook handbook, 2006-07 edition. Retrieved August 29, 2007, from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm
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POP QUIZ!
2. How many librarian positions are there in the U.S.? (approximately)
A. 87,000
B. 119,000
C. 158,000
D. Over 200,000Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2006, August 4). Librarians. Occupational outlook handbook, 2006-07 edition. Retrieved August 29, 2007, from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm
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POP QUIZ!
3. Most full time librarian positions require a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program.
A. True
B. False
American Library Association. (2007, July 9). Library & information studies : Directory of institutions offering accredited master’s programs. Retrieved August 29, 2007, from http://www.ala.org/ala/accreditation/lisdirb/lis_dir_2007_rev_07-12-07.pdf
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POP QUIZ!4. How many library programs in the US are accredited by the American Library Association?A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60American Library Association. (2007, July 9). Library & information studies : Directory of institutions offering accredited master’s programs. Retrieved August 29, 2007, from http://www.ala.org/ala/accreditation/lisdirb/lis_dir_2007_rev_07-12-07.pdf
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POP QUIZ!5. What was the median annual earnings of librarians according to a published report in October 2007?A. $29,507
B. $37,750
C. $41,014
D. $49,400Maatta, S. ( October 15, 2007). Placements & Salaries 2006: What's an MLIS Worth? Library Journal. Retrieved January 3, 2008 from http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6490671.html?q=computer+media&q=&q=+maatta
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POP QUIZ!
1. What percentage of library professionals will retire in the next 7-10 years?
A. 28%
B. 38%
C. 48% 58%Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2006, August 4). Librarians. Occupational outlook handbook, 2006-07 edition. Retrieved August 29, 2007, from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm
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POP QUIZ!
2. How many librarian positions are there in the U.S.? (approximately)
A. 87,000
B. 119,000 158,000
D. Over 200,000Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2006, August 4). Librarians. Occupational outlook handbook, 2006-07 edition. Retrieved August 29, 2007, from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm
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POP QUIZ!
3. Most full time librarian positions require a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program. True
B. False
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2006, August 4). Librarians. Occupational outlook handbook, 2006-07 edition. Retrieved August 29, 2007, from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm
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POP QUIZ!
4. How many library programs in the US are accredited by the American Library Association?A. 30
B. 40 50
D. 60American Library Association. (2007, July 9). Library & information studies : Directory of institutions offering accredited master’s programs. Retrieved August 29, 2007, from http://www.ala.org/ala/accreditation/lisdirb/lis_dir_2007_rev_07-12-07.pdf
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POP QUIZ!5. What was the median annual earnings of librarians according to a published report in October 2007?A. $29,507
B. $37,750 $41,014
D. $49,400Maatta, S. ( October 15, 2007). Placements & Salaries 2006: What's an MLIS Worth? Library Journal. Retrieved January 3, 2008 from http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6490671.html?q=computer+media&q=&q=+maatta
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Admissions Requirements
Regular admission to the SLIS will be granted to students who meet one of the following criteria:
1. Undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or above in upper-division coursework
2. Graduate GPA of 3.5 or above in a Master’s degree program
3. Doctoral degree (including professional degrees such as the JD and MD)
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Admissions Requirements
All students not meeting one of the regular admission criteria will be considered for conditional admission based on all of the following:
1. GRE combined score of 1000, with a minimum of 550 verbal and 450 quantitative.
2. A writing sample
3. Written letters of recommendation from three references
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Admissions Requirements
All applicants must include a statement of purpose with their application.
Application DeadlinesFall – June 1Spring – October 15Summer – March 1
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Admissions Process
The Graduate School will only accept electronic applications!
The Graduate School’s admission page can be accessed at:
http://www.grad.usf.edu/newsite/admissions/main.asp
There is a $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
One official transcript from all institutions of higher learning where the applicant has earned a degree is required.
TuitionFor tuition information visit: http://www.usf.edu/controller/cashaccounting/tuition
Financial Aid• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA
)– http://usfweb2.usf.edu/finaid/grad.htm– USF’s Priority Application Date is March 1.– You can still apply for aid if you miss the priority
date. – USF’s school code is 001537– Grants – Loans
Financial Aid
• Scholarships– http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/gen/scholarship.html#OPP
• Graduate Assistantships – http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/gen/FinancialAssistance.html
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Graduate Certificates
Post Master’s Library and Information Sciencehttp://www.outreach.usf.edu/gradcerts/certinfo.asp?ccode=XLI
School Media Certificatehttp://www.outreach.usf.edu/gradcerts/certinfo.asp?ccode=XLM
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