The Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) program provides professional education for a wide variety of service and management careers in libraries, information agencies, the information industry, and in business, industry, government, research, and similar environments where information is a vital resource. The curriculum is based on present and probable future characteristics of library and information professions, emphasizing the essential knowledge, skill, and professional attitude needed by beginning professionals in these fields.

The M.L.I.S. program offers basic general knowledge of the field of library and information science with opportunities to specialize in particular areas of the field in preparation for a variety of career outcomes. Following are some examples of career outcomes for the M.L.I.S. degree:

• Information Broker
• Information Retrieval Specialist/Reference Librarian
• Information Subject Specialist and Archivist
• Knowledge Manager
• Manager of Library and Information Organizations
• Medical Informatics Specialist
• School Library Media Specialist
• Technical Services Librarian
• Web Librarian
• Youth and Children's Librarian

The Rutgers program in Library and Information Science is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Library Association, under the Standards for Accreditation, 1992. Its most recent reaccreditation was awarded in 2004.

To contact the Library and Information Science Office

For general inquiries and for further information about the on campus option: 

scilsmls@scils.rutgers.edu

732-932-7500 x8955

For general inquiries and for further information about the online option:

online@scils.rutgers.edu  

732-932-7169

If you would like to explore both options, please send one email and copy both email addresses.

No matter which option you'd prefer, you can reach us by mail at: 

Department of Library and Information Science, SCILS
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
4 Huntington Street
New Brunswick, NJ   08901-1071