Milwaukee,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Library and Information Science - Public Library in Milwaukee United States | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
|
Milwaukee United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,660
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Envision spearheading a digital transformation in community libraries The Public Library Concentration equips MLIS graduates to actively embrace the diverse challenges of contemporary public libraries: deepening community connections, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and championing services for diverse populations.
Public library innovators foster thriving, adaptable communities by mastering patron requirements, collaborative partnerships, information accessibility, library resources, and the legal/financial structures of public institutions. This concentration aims to empower graduates for leadership roles with keen awareness of community demands and the potential unlocked by modern digital tools.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus the following additional requirements of the School of Information Studies to be considered for admission to the program:
Applicants from foreign institutions are required to submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. The minimum acceptable score is 550 PBT or 79 iBT. A score of 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be submitted in lieu of the TOEFL.
No prior coursework in library/information science is required. A student whose undergraduate grade point average is below 2.75 (4.0 basis) may be considered for admission on probation.
Applicants from foreign institutions are required to submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. The minimum acceptable score is 550 PBT or 79 iBT. A score of 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be submitted in lieu of the TOEFL.
No prior coursework in library/information science is required. A student whose undergraduate grade point average is below 2.75 (4.0 basis) may be considered for admission on probation.
Tuition
USD
25,660