Program Summary
Summer 2021
Fall 2021
Spring 2022
Cost & Credits
Program Summary
Summer 2021
Fall 2021
Spring 2022
Cost & Credits
Build Your Advantage
With three start dates and asynchronous courses, this program is designed to accommodate working professionals and others who need a flexible schedule as they pursue a library science degree. The program is accredited by American Library Association. U.S. News and World Report ranks it as a top 5 program in health information and a top 20 program in library science. As a student in this program, you will:
- Earn a Master of Science in Library Science (M.S.L.S.).
- Apply information search and retrieval practices in multiple contexts.
- Acquire expertise in a subspecialty like information technology, health information, academic libraries, or school libraries.
You have the option to complete a practicum and/or study abroad as part of your degree. In addition, the program offers competitive spring break internships in Washington, D.C., at institutions like the National Library of Medicine and the Smithsonian Libraries. If you wish to become certified as a school librarian, you must also have a valid teaching license.
Imagine Your Future
Librarians
Librarians help people find information and conduct research for personal and professional use.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$59,050
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
134,800
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
8,500
new jobs (average)
Similar Occupations
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Adult Literacy and High School Equivalency Diploma Teachers
- Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers
- High School Teachers
- Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
- Library Technicians and Assistants
- Middle School Teachers
- Postsecondary Teachers
Contact
College of Communication and Information
School of Information Science
320 Lucille Little Fine Arts Library
Lexington, KY 40506-0224
State Authorization & Licensure
If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.