Master of Science [M.S] [Library and Information Science] From St. John's University

Our graduates demonstrate leadership in facilitating the information needs of a variety of patrons and clients, and are prepared for such diverse settings as public libraries, government and corporate information centers, archives, law firms, museums, and more.

Our program is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA), and guided by the Vincentian Mission of St. John?s, which emphasizes service and social justice. All academic programs at St. John?s emphasize the integration of the liberal arts and focus on ethical decision-making based in Catholic social teaching.

To ensure student success and accommodate full-time professionals pursuing the M.S. degree, we offer a fully online program, as well as a blended option for core courses. Blended courses meet every other week with online coursework as a supplement. The program requires 36 credits, four core courses, a management course, and seven elective courses. You?ll also submit an electronic portfolio as an end of program assessment, which will allow you to showcase your graduate work to potential employers in the future.

Career Outcomes

The M.S. in Library and Information Science at St. John?s will prepare you for careers within a traditional library setting as well as in new and emerging positions in various areas such as communications, marketing, business, technology services, and research. When you graduate, you?ll be ready to move into one of the following exciting fields, where information professionals are in demand:

• Archives, museums, and record centers
• Public libraries
• Government agencies
• Higher education/corporate training
• Financial services
• Hospital/medical/pharmaceutical libraries
• Law libraries
• Market research
• Publishing and broadcast management
• Risk management