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Information Studies
The mission of the Ph.D. in Information Studies is to prepare students
to assume leadership roles in research, teaching and practice in
the field of information science. Upon successful completion of
the program you will be equipped to contribute to theoretical and
operational research in existing and new fields, and fill the growing
need for researchers and faculty members in an industry which is
growing exponentially.
Organizing, storing and retrieving vast amounts of information
in databases and other formats requires the combined expertise of
computer scientists, management specialists, educators, psychologists,
librarians and professionals in numerous other disciplines. This
degree offers a strong interdisciplinary component during the research
and dissertation phases which stresses the importance of recognizing
and utilizing these disciplines as part of a problem-solving process.
The 60-credit program requires successful completion of 12 credits
of required courses, 36 credits of elective courses and a minimum
of 12 credits at the dissertation stage. The program is designed
for part-time study. Most classes are scheduled during the evening
and weekend to accommodate the working professional.
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Library and Information Science
The Palmer School’s M.S. in Library and Information Scienceis
offered at the C.W. Post Campus on Long Island and at NYU’s
Bobst Library in Manhattan. Selected M.S. courses are also offered
at the Brentwood Campus of Long Island University and at Purchase
College of the State University of New York. This 36-credit degree,
accredited by the American Library Association, fuses traditional
library science with information science and state-of-the-art technology.
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Rare Books and Special Collections
The Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS)
degree program also offers a Concentration in Rare Books and Special
Collections.
This specialization is unique in the nation for the depth of its
offerings and the extensive regional resources available to its
students. The 36-credit program is designed for students who wish
to pursue careers in research institutions, libraries and the book
trade. Students can take the full master’s program at our
Manhattan location at New York University’s Bobst Library.
Alternately, students may take the required courses for the MSLIS
at the Westchester or C.W. Post campuses, and take the specialized
courses at the Bobst Library site at NYU. Students will have direct
contact with some of the country’s finest rare books collections
and may enroll for credit in special classes and seminars at the
internationally renowned University of Virginia Rare Books School.
Courses cover the history of books and reading, preservation, archives
and manuscripts, and management of rare book and special collections.
All students are required to participate in a 120-hour internship,
which the school helps arrange. Students graduate with a Master
of Science in Library and Information Science with a concentration
in Rare Books and Special Collections.
Eighteen credits of required course work include Introduction
to Digital Information Technologies; Introduction to Library
and Information Science; Information Sources and Services; Introduction
to Knowledge Organization; Introduction to Research in Library and
Information Science; and an Internship.
An additional 18 credits of electives can be taken from a broad
array of courses that are tailored to suit your individual career
objectives. You’ll meet classmates from a wide range of industries
and businesses that demand the digital information and organizational
skills that this degree provides.
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Archives and Records Management
The 15-credit Advanced Certificate in Archives and Records Managementprepares
you for a fascinating career in museums, historical societies, associations
and libraries, where you will preserve material of historical and
enduring value. You can also consider exciting employment opportunities
in corporations, government agencies and non-governmental organizations,
managing records generated by the institution or organization.
This program covers the content areas in certification examinations
administered by the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) and the
Institute of Certified Records Management (ICRM). Classes are held
at the C.W. Post Campus in Brookville. Select courses are offered
in Manhattan.
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Public Library Director Advanced Certificate Program
The Public Library Director Advanced Certificate Program consists of five courses that carry graduate academic credit and culminate in a Certificate in Public Library Management from Long Island University. Recognition of the program by New York State Education Department as a Certificate Program in Advanced Studies is pending. This program is open to librarians with a minimum of two years professional experience, and has been designed to:
- Provide a solid management education program for public library administrators
- Update librarians on new management principles and organizational structures
- Integrate these concepts and illustrate their practical application within the public library setting
- Explore current issues and trends in public library management and improve leadership skills within the workplace
- Provide a forum where important management issues germane to public librarians can be discussed in light of the theoretical constructs covered with this program
School Library Media Specialist
The school library has always been an integral part of the learning
environment for students in grades K-12. Today, however, due to
the extensive use of learning-based technology, including the Internet,
school librarians have become a central force and focus in education.
Career opportunities for School Library Media Specialists are increasing
as more educators, librarians and school administrators embrace
technology as an exciting way to teach and learn.
The Palmer School of Library and Information Science offers an
accredited M.S. program which can lead to eligibility for initial
New York State Certification as a School Library Media Specialist.
Students take specialized courses in instructional design and school
media center management as well as participate in an internship.
After two years of successful employment in the field, professional
certification can be requested from the State.
Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to the M.S.
in Library and Information Science program (see the C.W. Post Graduate
Bulletin for details). Those who already hold a Master of Science
in Library Science may apply to take only the certification requirements,
which are also listed in the Graduate Bulletin.
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