When you graduate from an ALA-accredited program, you gain flexibility in the types of libraries and jobs you can apply for and enhance your career mobility. Many employers in the industry require an ALA-accredited master’s degree for professional-level positions, and some states require an ALA-accredited degree from anyone interested in working as a professional librarian in a public or school library.
Syracuse University Master of Science in Library and Information Science | Online
Promote the Power of Information With an M.S. From a Top-Ranked Library and Information Studies School
The iSchool takes a holistic approach when reviewing applications. No GRE required.
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No GRE required.
Top 10 Among Library and Information Studies Programs
U.S. News World & Report (2025)
4 Start Dates
January, April, July, October
18 Months
Program duration
ALA-Accredited
Accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) since 1928
No GRE
GRE scores not required
Careers in Library and Information Science
We equip library and information professionals with the skills they need to help diverse communities access, understand and use information resources.
Potential Job Titles for MSLIS Graduates
Library Director
Systems Analyst/Administrator
Web Developer
Advance Your Leadership in Library and Information Science
Develop the knowledge and skills you need for exemplary practice in the library and information profession.
Understand the nature of information-based problems
Interpret trends in information organization
Master organizational structures (LCSH, LCC, Dewey)
Perform and assess research-based practices
Evaluate diversity in collection development
Top 10
Best library and information studies program by U.S. News & World Report
No GRE Required
18 Months
Program duration
How Our Alumni’s Lives Are Changed
As a student in our program, you’ll have the support of our community of expert faculty, passionate students and hardworking alumni, who include academic librarians, data scientists, archivists and school media specialists.
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Nick A.
Class of 2019, Research Librarian, Tulsa City-County Library
“Before I applied for the Syracuse University LIS program, I had reached my ceiling at my job with the level of education I previously had. But even before I’d graduated, I was able to leverage my experience and the new insights I had learned through the program into a professional librarian position.”
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Amber P.
Class of 2019, Assistant Director, Henderson County Public Library
“I have worked in public libraries for 19 years. I worked in a variety of positions and managed two departments. When I started my program [at Syracuse], I was the manager of a bookmobile and outreach department, but halfway through I got a job as an assistant director for a library system.”
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