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Columbia, MO 65211-2400
United States
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Degrees/Certificates Offered
- Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
- MLIS emphasis: Archival Studies
- Ph.D. in Information Science and Learning Technologies
Programs Offered
Program Philosophy
The Library and Information Science (LIS) Program contributes to the essential knowledge, skills, and values of librarianship and the information professions through research, education, and outreach.
Facilities
SISLT is home to multiple learning laboratories where graduate students gain hands-on experience with the technologies and theories used in their fields. The MLIS program may be completed online or in Columbia, MO, where most library and information science faculty are based, with clinical faculty in St. Louis and Kansas City, and Program Liaisons in Springfield and Omaha, NE.
Take a virtual tour of our School facilities in Columbia here: http://youvis.it/GrAdrC
Practicum/Internships/Assistantships Offered?
We require all students to complete a two- or three-hour practicum as part of the degree. The practicum provides real-world experience in libraries and information agencies.
Research
Students will gain evaluative and analytical skills to respond flexibly and adaptably to future changes and challenges, and can engage in research projects with SISLT faculty; for more see https://sislt.missouri.edu/category/research/