Syracuse Master of Science in Library and Information Science | OnlineSyracuse Master of Science in Library and Information Science | OnlineSyracuse Master of Science in Library and Information Science | Online

We equip library and information professionals with the skills needed to help diverse communities access, understand and use information resources.We equip library and information professionals with the skills needed to help diverse communities access, understand and use information resources.We equip library and information professionals with the skills needed to help diverse communities access, understand and use information resources.

  • A Top-Ranked Program — We’re dedicated to promoting the power of information, which is why our on-campus MLIS program has earned high rankings from U.S. News & World Report.1
  • ALA-Accredited — Offered online since 2017, our MLIS program has been accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) since 1928.2
  • 18-Month Track Available — Earn an MLIS online in as few as 18 months.

Earn Your M.S. From a Top-Ranked Library and Information Science School

#6

among Library and Information Studies programs3

#3

for Best School Library Media program4

#4

in Digital Librarianship5

#5

in Information Systems6

Syracuse’s MS in Library and Information Science, Delivered Online

Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool) delivers the same high-quality online Master of Science in Library and Information Science program as its on-campus equivalent. The program offers a career-focused curriculum that will prepare you to bridge the gap between people, information and technology. Through personalized career support and hands-on experiences in the professional setting of your choice, you’ll gain the skills needed to promote equal access to technology, foster digital literacy and help underserved populations.

  • Attend live, online classes taught by expert faculty.
  • Receive individual career counseling and resources.
  • Get hands-on experience in a library or related setting.

The MLIS curriculum offers three ways to customize your master’s degree and align your coursework to your professional goals. You can choose a professional pathway and focus your program in areas such as User Services and Community Engagement, Data Curation and Services, Children and Youth Services, and more. You can also pursue a career as a school librarian with our School Media Specialization. Or you can earn a Certificate of Advanced Study in areas such as Data Science, Information Security Management and more.

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Learn to lead in library and information science online at Syracuse.

1Syracuse University Library and Information Studies Rankings. Retrieved from U.S. News & World Report August 2024.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
2ALA Accredited Programs. Retrieved from ALA October 2021.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
3Syracuse University Library and Information Studies Rankings. Retrieved from U.S. News & World Report August 2024.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

4Syracuse University Library and Information Studies Rankings. Retrieved from U.S. News & World Report August 2024.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
5ALA Accredited Programs. Retrieved from ALA October 2021.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
6Syracuse University Library and Information Studies Rankings. Retrieved from U.S. News & World Report August 2024.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference