Master of Science in Information Science School Library
SUNY at Albany

Program Details

Help others find information as a librarian with this online library science degree. School librarians teach students, teachers, and community members to find and use reliable information, to be responsible and responsive digital citizens, and to be consumers and producers of information.  

This program covers a variety of subjects that are important for modern-day librarians, including:

  • Library and information science
  • Education
  • Cognitive science
  • Instructional technology and design
  • Makerspace

Graduates are not only well-versed in information literacy and technology, but they are also assessment literate.   

This online library science degree leads to initial teaching certification as a library media specialist or to professional certification if candidates are initially certified. All graduates are immediately eligible for licensure as public librarians.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

American Library Association (ALA)

School Accreditation & Licensing

SUNY at Albany is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV