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School of Library and Information Science

School of Library and Information Science. What does it take to be successful in Graduate School?. Critical thinking skills Excellent writing skills Time management skills Strong support network. The School of Library and Information Science offers: Graduate Degree:

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School of Library and Information Science

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  1. School of Library and Information Science

  2. What does it take to be successful in Graduate School? • Critical thinking skills • Excellent writing skills • Time management skills • Strong support network

  3. The School of Library and • Information Science offers: • Graduate Degree: • Master of Arts in Library and Information Science • Graduate Certificates: • School Library Media • OR • Post Master’s Library & Information Science

  4. USF SLIS FACULTY • 1 Distinguished University Professor • 2 Professors • 1 Associate Professor • 9 Assistant Professors • 5 Instructors • 2 Emeritus Faculty • Affiliated Faculty School of Library and Information Science

  5. USF SLIS Director • Dr. John N. Gathegi joined SLIS on Aug. 7, 2007 • He 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 School of Library and Information Science

  6. Important Facts about SLIS • ALA accredited program since 1975 • SLIS 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. School of Library and Information Science

  7. Tampa Campus School of Library and Information Science

  8. Modes of Course Delivery • Face-to-face • Online • Blended http://my.usf.edu School of Library and Information Science

  9. Degree Requirements • 39 semester hours of coursework to include • Six core courses* totaling 18 credit hours • Elective courses totaling 21 credit hours • USF will accept up to 6 hours of approved transfer credit • Pass the comprehensive exam during your final semester • View suggested course sequence School of Library and Information Science

  10. Elective Courses • Elective 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. School of Library and Information Science

  11. Areas of Specialization • Academic Library • Public Library • School Media • Special Library • Program of Studies • School Media Program of Studies School of Library and Information Science

  12. Academic Library Specialization “An academic library is the library associated with a degree-granting institution of higher education”.* • Some academic libraries offer tenure-track positions • Several career possibilities Sample classes LIS 6432 SEMINAR IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES LIS 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 School of Library and Information Science

  13. “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 Public Library Specialization Sample Classes LIS 6523 ADULT SERVICES IN LIBRARIES LIS 6445 SEMINAR IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES *National Center for Education Statistics. (2007). Libraries Statistics Program. Retrieved September 20, 2007 from http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/public.asp

  14. 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 School of Library and Information Science

  15. Special Library Specialization Special Libraries Association: http://www.sla.org Sample Classes LIS 6472 SEMINAR IN SPECIAL LIBRARIES LIS 6475 HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIANSHIP School of Library and Information Science

  16. 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 School of Library and Information Science

  17. POP QUIZ! 1. What percentage of library professionals will retire in the next 7-10 years? • 28% • 38% • 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 School of Library and Information Science

  18. POP QUIZ! 2. How many librarian positions are there in the U.S.? (approximately) • 87,000 • 119,000 • 158,000 • Over 200,000 Bureauof 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 School of Library and Information Science School of Library and Information Science

  19. POP QUIZ! 3. Most full time librarian positions require a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program. • True • 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 School of Library and Information Science School of Library and Information Science

  20. POP QUIZ! 4. How many library programs in the US are accredited by the American Library Association? • 30 • 40 • 50 • 60 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 School of Library and Information Science School of Library and Information Science

  21. POP QUIZ! 5. What was the median annual earnings of librarians according to a published report in October 2007? • $29,507 • $37,750 • $41,014 • $49,400 Maatta, 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 School of Library and Information Science School of Library and Information Science School of Library and Information Science

  22. POP QUIZ! 1. What percentage of library professionals will retire in the next 7-10 years? • 28% • 38% • 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 School of Library and Information Science

  23. POP QUIZ! 2. How many librarian positions are there in the U.S.? (approximately) • 87,000 • 119,000 • 158,000 • D. Over 200,000 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 School of Library and Information Science School of Library and Information Science

  24. 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 School of Library and Information Science School of Library and Information Science

  25. POP QUIZ! 4. How many library programs in the US are accredited by the American Library Association? • 30 • 40 • 50 D. 60 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 School of Library and Information Science School of Library and Information Science

  26. POP QUIZ! 5. What was the median annual earnings of librarians according to a published report in October 2007? • $29,507 • $37,750 • $41,014 • D. $49,400 Maatta, 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 School of Library and Information Science School of Library and Information Science School of Library and Information Science

  27. Admissions Requirements • Regular admission to the SLIS will be granted to students who meet one of the following criteria: • Undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or above in upper-division coursework • 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) School of Library and Information Science

  28. 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 combinedscore of 1000, with a minimum of 550 verbal and 450 quantitative. 2. A writing sample 3. Written letters of recommendation from three references School of Library and Information Science

  29. Admissions Requirements • All applicants must include a statement of purpose with their application. • Application Deadlines • Fall – June 1 • Spring – October 15 • Summer – March 1 School of Library and Information Science

  30. 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 officialtranscript from all institutions of higher learning where the applicant has earned a degree is required. School of Library and Information Science

  31. For tuition information visit: http://www.usf.edu/controller/cashaccounting/tuition Tuition

  32. 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

  33. Scholarships http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/gen/scholarship.html#OPP Graduate Assistantships http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/gen/FinancialAssistance.html Financial Aid

  34. Graduate Certificates • Post Master’s Library and Information Science http://www.outreach.usf.edu/gradcerts/certinfo.asp?ccode=XLI • School Media Certificate http://www.outreach.usf.edu/gradcerts/certinfo.asp?ccode=XLM School of Library and Information Science

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