Master of Library and Information Science Generalist Plan of Study
Degree Requirements (39 credit hours)
The most important steps you can take in designing a generalist course of study is to keep in contact with your advisor and to spend time observing in various library types and situations. When choosing courses, consider your own academic background (undergraduate major, graduate degree), your work history, and your personal goals.
The specialization will appear on your transcript.
See the Advising Handbook for more information and a specialization checklist.
Foundations (18 cr.)
- LIS S500 Methods and Tools for the Information Profession
- LIS S501 Information Sources and Services
- LIS S502 Acquisitions and Management of Knowledge and Information
- LIS S503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information
Choose one of the following courses.
Choose one of the following courses.
- LIS S551 Library Management
- LIS S552 Academic Library Management
- LIS S553 Public Library Management
- LIS S671 School Media
Specialization Electives (21 cr.)
Choose 21 credits of electives of your choice.
This specialization may include up to 3 credit hours of internships, up to 6 credit hours of LIS workshops and up to 6 credits (with advisor approval) of SoIC coursework from other departments (INFO, NEWM prefixes), and up to 9 hours from ILS in Bloomington (ILS-Z courses).