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List of library science schools

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Library science (often termed library studies or library and information science) is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information. Most professional library jobs require a professional post-baccalaureate degree in library science as a basic credential but this varies widely in different countries. There are also bachelor's, associate, and certificate programs in library science, which provide formal training of paraprofessional library workers, library technicians, and clerks—as well as preparation for graduate study in library science. A library school is an institution of higher learning specializing in the professional training of librarians. As of 14 February 2022 there are 64 American Library Association-accredited Library science programs in Canada and the United States[1] and as of July 2014, 16 UK institutions offering CILIP-accredited programmes.[2]

Australia

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Bangladesh

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Brazil

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Canada

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France

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Germany

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Hungary

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India

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Iran

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Ireland

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Israel

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Kenya

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  1. Moi University
  2. Mt. Kenya University
  3. Kenyatta University
  4. Technical University of Kenya
  5. Kisii University

Nigeria

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Pakistan

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Peru

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Portugal

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Singapore

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South Korea

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South Africa

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Sri Lanka

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Sweden

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Taiwan

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United Kingdom

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In the UK CILIP (the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) accredits university courses for professional acceptance.

United States

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State School Academic unit Year accredited ALA accreditation
Alabama University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies 1972 yes
Arizona University of Arizona School of Information 1972 yes
California San Jose State University School of Information 1967 yes
California University of California, Los Angeles Department of Information Studies 1960 yes
California University of Southern California Marshall School of Business 2015 Initial
Colorado University of Denver Morgridge College of Education 2003 yes
Connecticut Southern Connecticut State University Department of Information and Library Science 2018[3] Initial
Florida Florida State University School of Information 1951 yes
Florida University of South Florida School of Information 1973 yes
Georgia Valdosta State University Dewar College of Education and Human Services 2006 yes
Hawaii University of Hawaii at Manoa Information and Computer Sciences Department 1965 yes
Iowa University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science 1969 yes
Illinois Chicago State University Department of Computing, Information, and Mathematical Sciences & Technology 2019[4] Initial
Illinois Dominican University School of Information Studies 2003 yes
Illinois University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign School of Information Sciences 1924 yes
Indiana Indiana University Bloomington School of Library and Information Science 1951 yes
Indiana Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) School of Informatics and Computing 2019[5] yes
Kansas Emporia State University School of Library and Information Management 1964 yes
Kentucky University of Kentucky School of Information Science 1940 yes
Kentucky Northern Kentucky University School of Computing and Analytics n/a no
Louisiana Louisiana State University School of Library and Information Science 1932 yes
Massachusetts Simmons University School of Library and Information Science 1924 yes
Maryland University of Maryland, College Park College of Information Studies 1965 yes
Michigan University of Michigan School of Information 1926 yes
Michigan Wayne State University School of Information Sciences 1965 yes
Minnesota St. Catherine University School of Business and Professional Studies 2009 yes
Missouri University of Missouri School of Information Science and Learning Technologies 1967 yes
Mississippi University of Southern Mississippi School of Library and Information Science 1978 yes
North Carolina East Carolina University College of Education 2015 Initial
North Carolina North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences 1973 yes
North Carolina University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science 1932 yes
North Carolina University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Education 1980 yes
New Jersey Rutgers University Department of Library and Information Science 1954 yes
New York Long Island University Palmer School of Library and Information Science 1969 yes
New York Pratt Institute School of Information 1924 yes
New York Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies 1968 yes
New York St. John's University Department of Library and Information Science 1974 yes
New York State University of New York at Albany College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity 1965 yes
New York State University of New York at Buffalo Department of Library and Information Science 1970 yes
New York Syracuse University School of Information Studies 1928 yes
Ohio Kent State University School of Information 1961 yes
Oklahoma University of Oklahoma School of Library and Information Studies 1930 yes
Pennsylvania Clarion University of Pennsylvania Department of Library Science 1974 yes
Pennsylvania Drexel University College of Computing and Informatics 1924 yes
Pennsylvania Kutztown University College of Education, Library and Learning Technologies Department Never no
Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information 1962 yes
Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico Escuela Graduada de Ciencias y Technologias de la Informacion 1988 yes
Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Harrington School of Communication and Media 1969 yes
South Carolina University of South Carolina College of Information and Communication 1972 yes
Tennessee University of Tennessee School of Information Sciences 1972 yes
Texas Texas Woman's University School of Library and Information Studies 1936 yes
Texas University of North Texas College of Information 1965 yes
Texas University of Texas at Austin School of Information 1951 yes
Virginia Old Dominion University Darden College of Education and Professional Studies 2022[6] Initial
Washington University of Washington Information School 1924 yes
Washington, D.C. Catholic University of America Department of Library and Information Science 1946 yes
Wisconsin University of Wisconsin–Madison Information School 1924 yes
Wisconsin University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee School of Information Studies 1974 yes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Directory of ALA-Accredited and Candidate Programs in Library and Information Studies". American Library Association. 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  2. ^ "CILIP List of Accredited Qualifications". Archived from the original on 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2014-07-04.
  3. ^ "Searchable DB of ALA accredited programs - LIS Listing | American Library Association". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  4. ^ "Searchable DB of ALA accredited programs - LIS Listing | American Library Association". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  5. ^ "Searchable DB of ALA accredited programs - LIS Listing | American Library Association". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  6. ^ "Searchable DB of ALA accredited programs - LIS Listing | American Library Association". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2022-02-14.