北德州大学

Graduate opportunities

Administered by the Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas, the Master of Science degree program provides a strong foundation and sets you apart in the field of library science.

The Library Science master’s program provides the knowledge and skills needed to thrive as a library science and information professional. Graduates work in all types of libraries, corporations, law firms, museums and medical centers.

The master’s program is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).

Innovative course delivery

Courses are offered in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, online and blended. The Library Science degree program is offered completely online, in a residential format in Denton, or an off-campus format in Houston.

Students have the option of completing courses that are offered in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, online and blended. Cohorts are available in some states in the country.

Concentrations

Archival Studies and Imaging Technology

Provides the skills needed for production, archival and preservation of records, appraisal and acquisitions. Prepares you to work in imaging for archives, museums and libraries.

General Program of Study

Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of library and information science and their applications in different fields. Primes you to succeed in a wide range of positions.

Information Organization

Supplies the necessary skills to organize information for a variety of information formats, resources, systems and environments. Prepares you to be responsible for library cataloging, classification, metadata development and use.

Law Librarianship and Legal Informatics

Grooms you for careers in law libraries, information organizations using legal information resources and information publishers. Enables law librarians to play key roles in the management of legal information in diverse settings.

Music Librarianship

Prepares you for a career as a music librarian or information professional in a music-related or performing arts environment. Equips you to assume professional positions in academic and public libraries, radio and TV stations, music publishers, orchestras, music archives and conservatories

Youth Librarianship

Primes you for a career in various library settings including metropolitan, suburban, rural, public and academic libraries that provide library services to people who teach and work with youth and youth-related information services.

School Library Certification

Consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top 10 best programs by U.S. News & World Report, the state-approved and ALA-accredited School Library Certification program instructs students to become leaders in integrating technology and information literacy in learning.
Completion of the certification requires 24 hours of coursework plus a 3-credit-hour practicum achieved through a mentorship program. Students with a master’s degree can pursue certification alone, while students without a master’s degree can pursue a master’s with certification. Students completing the latter option are qualified to work in a variety of library settings, since our program is accredited.