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Welcome!

MSin Information and Library Science

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Information Session AgendaUB FactsInformation ProfessionsMS Program OverviewDegree RequirementsWhy UB?Admission RequirementsFinancial AidStudent LifeContacts

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UB FactsA flagship institution in the State University of New York system, UB is the largest and most comprehensive campus in the 64-campus SUNY system.A member of the Association of American UniversitiesFounded 1846Student body (head count) 29,850 (2014-2015 academic year)10,115 graduate and professional (2014-2015 academic year)Faculty 2,884 (2014-2015 academic year)Student to faculty ratio: 13 to 1

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UB FactsUB is first in the nation among comprehensive public research universities in terms of percentage of enrollment that is internationalNearly 11 % of UB students study abroadfive times the national average. UB has exchange programs with more than 80 universities around the worldOne of the worlds top 200 universities (Times Higher Education)UB among the top 10 universities nationwide for students graduating with the least debt (U.S. News and World Report)4


A Great Education for A Great Profession

Do you like helping people?Do you like using computer technology to connect people with information?Are you the unofficial historian/archivist for your family or social organizations?Do you geek social media?

Then the UB MS is for you!

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Why Information and Library Science?Rewarding work at the center of information rich environmentsDid you know the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame has a library and employs librarians? and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame too?Interesting people as colleagues and clientsLife-long learning opportunitiesExcellent working conditionsWide range of salary opportunitiesNational and International mobilityYou make the world a better place6


Potential employment asArchivistData managerFact checkerInformation analystInformation managerInformation resources managerInformation specialistIntelligence analyst Librarian (in public, academic, legal, medical, school, corporate, etc. contexts)Records managerResearcherSchool media specialistSearch engine optimizerWeb designer7


The MS Program at the University at Buffalo

Multiple Options for Graduate StudyOn campus classesOnline classesSummer sessions (2)

Other ApplicationsAdvanced CertificateNon-Degree Student8


Fully online application Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit their applications by the following deadlines:Spring admission: November 1 (soft)Fall admission: March 1 (soft)However, there is a Rolling Admission PolicyA GRE is required for all international applications for LIS programs, native English speakers or not.GRE or GMAT is required for all applicants.

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Degree Requirements - MS36 Credit Hours of Coursework Includes 15 Hours of Core RequirementsLIS 505 - Introduction to Library and Information StudiesLIS 506 - Introduction to Information TechnologyLIS 518 - Reference Sources and ServicesLIS 571 - Information OrganizationLIS 581 - Management of Libraries and Information AgenciesSee our website for course descriptions for core and electivesGPA of 3.0 or above for MS coursework10


AndAll coursework within the program must be completed within five years from the beginning of the student's first semesterMaximum of 6 hours of approved graduate study transferred inA portfolio with a satisfactory grade is a graduation requirement for all students entering the programAt most 9 credits (25% of 36 credits formal coursework) with a grade of S can be applied to the MS without thesis optionCertification for School Librarianship requires an additional 3 credit hours of LIS 525 E, S, and P(MS in School Librarianship Program)11


Why study at UB? The ABCsOnline and On Campus Options that suit the diverse needs and schedules of all students. Earn your MS fully online, on our UB North Campus or even a combination of the two!Your timeline can be personalized to suit your life. Students can opt to attend full-time (12 credit hours) or part-time, and have 5 years to complete the degree.Specialized degree program options, including the MS in School Librarianship, and collaborative agreements with other programs to prepare for Music Librarianship and for Law Librarianship, are available to enhance your career opportunitiesAccreditation makes your degree valuable. The UB MS program is accredited by the American Library Association.Affordable, high quality education defines the University at Buffalo's MS in Information and Library Science program.A culturally rich area in which to live and work makes Buffalo a great place to be.

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Fully Online Option!Interactive learning, taught by our distinguished faculty.Asynchronous learning allows you to schedule your courses around your busy life!Accredited MS by the American Library Association.With five core courses and seven electives, our program allows our MS students to pursue their specific professional interests.MS in School Librarianship program is online.Department lectures and events employ the latest technology to involve online students.

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Our MissionIn concert with the tripartite mission of the State University of New York and of the University at Buffalo, the mission of the Department of Library and Information Studies is to provide a dynamic academic environment that involves groundbreaking research, exceptional teaching, and collaborative service in a diverse global context. 14


Our Program GoalsGraduates demonstrate an understanding of information and library science, including its historical foundations, as well as the creation, representation, organization, dissemination, use, and curation of information.

Graduates apply domain knowledge and skills required in diverse information environments.

Graduates demonstrate professional competences, including leadership, critical thinking, inquiry, communication, collaboration, reflective practice, and ethical adherence.

Graduates apply an understanding of information and library professions and the roles, responsibilities, and professional dispositions (i.e., values, attitudes, behaviors).

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How to get inRegular admission3.0 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 for last 60 semester hours3.0 or higher graduate GPA (if applicable)GRE or GMAT test scores (no set minimums)3 referencesAcceptable statement of purpose

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How to get inConditional AdmissionA student may be admitted provisionally to the MS when s/he does not meet all admissions requirements (most often because of an undergraduate GPA below 3.0) but his or her personal statements, transcripts, employment history, and letters of reference demonstrate potential for success. At the end of the semester in which the student has attempted 12 credit hours in the program, the students academic standing will be reviewed.

At the time of the review, if the student meets all the conditions of good academic standing and has no Incomplete or Unsatisfactory grades, provisional status is automatically lifted and the student is considered to be in Good Academic Standing.

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How long does it take?

From one to five calendar years, depending on number of courses selected per term

Average time to completion of the degree (MS) is 24 months

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Tuition Fall 2015

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CareerComprehensiveFee Activity FeeAcademic Excellence FeeResident TuitionResident TotalNon-Resident TuitionNon-Resident Total**F-T Graduate$896.00 $64.00 $187.00 $5,435.00 $6,582.50 $11,105.00 $12,252.50 P-T Graduate$74.06 $64.00$15.63 $453.00 $583.18 $611.69$1,083.69

Notes:Part-time graduate and professional students registered for 9 - 11 hours are charged fees at the full-time rate.Activity Fee is charged per semester, however if you do the online option you can fill out a form with the GSA in order not to pay.


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Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aidwww.fafsa.ed.gov/

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What about Life of the School?Student Chapters:

LIS-GSA web: http://gsa.buffalo.edu/LIS/

Student ALAweb: ubstudentala.wordpress.com

Student SLAweb: http://gse.buffalo.edu/org/slasg/

Student PLAweb: http://gse.buffalo.edu/org/plasg/

ASISTweb: www.asis.org

Research Seminars recorded: http://gse.buffalo.edu/lis/research

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Academic Outreach Student ServicesFinancial Aid & Military Benefits http://gse.buffalo.edu/lis/veterans

Scholarships http://gse.buffalo.edu/lis/scholarships

Tuition http://grad.buffalo.edu/costs.html

Library http://library.buffalo.edu/

Writing Centerhttp://gsa.buffalo.edu/editorial/

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Contact Us!Please direct all questions about admissions or the application process to:

[email protected] Glinski, Secretary, GSE Admissions: 716.645.1062 or [email protected]

Please direct specific questions about the MS program to:

[email protected] 716.645.2412Write to:Department of Library & Information Studies534 Baldy HallBuffalo, NY 14260-1020

Dr. Heidi Julien Professor and Chair, LIS24
