List of library science schools
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Library science (often termed library studies or library and information science) is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information. Most professional library jobs require a professional post-baccalaureate degree in library science as a basic credential but this varies widely in different countries. There are also bachelor's, associate, and certificate programs in library science, which provide formal training of paraprofessional library workers, library technicians, and clerks—as well as preparation for graduate study in library science. A library school is an institution of higher learning specializing in the professional training of librarians. As of April 2012 there are 63 American Library Association-accredited Library science programs in Canada and the United States[1] and as of July 2014, 16 UK institutions offering CILIP-accredited programmes.[2]
Australia[]
- Charles Sturt University, multi-campus
- Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
- Open Universities Australia, online
- RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria
- University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia
Bangladesh[]
- East West University
- National University, Bangladesh
- Noakhali Science and Technology University
- University of Rajshahi
- University of Dhaka
Brazil[]
- Alagoas, Federal University of
- Amazonas, Federal University of
- Bahia, Federal University of
- Brasília, University of
- Ceará, Federal University of
- Espírito Santo, Federal University of
- Minas Gerais, Federal University of
- São Paulo, University of
- State of Rio de Janeiro, Federal University of
- Rio de Janeiro, University of
Canada[]
- Alberta, University of
- British Columbia, University of
- Dalhousie University
- McGill University
- Montreal, University of
- University of Ottawa
- Toronto, University of
- Western Ontario, University of
France[]
Germany[]
- Berlin School of Library and Information Science
- Cologne University of Applied Sciences
- Fachhochschule Potsdam
- Hanover University of Applied Sciences
- Hochschule der Medien
- Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur/HTWK)
- Technische Hochschule Köln
- University of Applied Sciences Hamburg
Hungary[]
India[]
- Aligarh Muslim University
- Andhra University
- Assam University
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
- Banaras Hindu University
- Bangalore University
- Bundelkhand University
- Delhi University
- Dibrugarh University
- Gauhati University
- Goa University
- Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
- Indian Statistical Institute (DRTC)
- Indira Gandhi National Open University
- Jadavpur University
- Jiwaji University
- Jodhpur National University
- Mangalore University
- Mizoram University
- Netaji Subhas Open University
- North Bengal University
- North-Eastern Hill University
- Pondicherry University
- Rabindra Bharati University
- SNDT Women's University
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- University of Burdwan
- University of Calcutta
- University of Kalyani
- University of Madras
- University of Mysore
- Vidyasagar University
- Central University of Gujarat
Indonesia[]
- Indonesia, University of
- Indonesia University of Education
- Diponegoro University
- Gadjah Mada University
Iran[]
- Al-Zahra University
- Allameh Tabataba'i University
- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
- Kharazmi University
- Razi University
- Shahed University
- Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz
- Shiraz University
- Tarbiat Modares University
- University of Isfahan
- University of Tabriz
- University of Tehran
Ireland[]
- Dublin Business School
- University College Dublin
Israel[]
Kenya[]
- Moi University
- Mt. Kenya University
- Kenyatta University
- Technical University of Kenya
- Kisii University
Nigeria[]
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
- Ahmadu Bello University
- Babcock University
- Ibadan, University of
- Ilorin, University of
- Maiduguri, University of
- Nigeria - Nsukka, University of
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Tai Solarin University of Education
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Madonna University, Okija
- Ambrose Alli, University
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Lead City University, Ibadan
- University of Benin
- Kogi State University, Anyigba
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
- Bayero University, Kano
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Pakistan[]
- University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
- The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
- University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
- University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
- University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
- University Of Balochistan
Peru[]
- Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
- National University of San Marcos
Portugal[]
- University of Lisbon
- University of Coimbra
- University of Porto
Singapore[]
- Nanyang Technological University
South Korea[]
- Chung-Ang University
- Ewha Womans University
- Kyonggi University
- Keimyung University
- Yonsei University
South Africa[]
- Cape Town, University of
- Durban University of Technology
- Fort Hare, University of
- Johannesburg, University of
- KwaZulu-Natal, University of
- Limpopo, University of
- Pretoria, University of
- South Africa, University of
- Walter Sisulu University
- Western Cape, University of
- Zululand, University of
Sri Lanka[]
Sweden[]
United Kingdom[]
In the UK CILIP (the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) accredits university courses for professional acceptance.
- Aberystwyth University
- Brighton, University of
- Cranfield University
- Glasgow, University of
- King's College London
- London, City University
- Loughborough University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Northumbria University
- Robert Gordon University
- Sheffield, University of
- Strathclyde, University of
- Ulster University
- University College London
- West of England - Bristol, University of
- Wrexham Glyndŵr University
United States[]
State | School | Academic unit | Year accredited | ALA accreditation |
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Alabama | University of Alabama | School of Library and Information Studies | 1972 | yes |
Arizona | University of Arizona | School of Information | 1972 | yes |
California | San Jose State University | School of Information | 1967 | yes |
California | University of California, Los Angeles | Department of Information Studies | 1960 | yes |
California | University of Southern California | Marshall School of Business | 2015 | Initial |
Colorado | University of Denver | Morgridge College of Education | 2003 | yes |
Florida | Florida State University | School of Information | 1951 | yes |
Florida | University of South Florida | School of Information | 1973 | yes |
Georgia | Valdosta State University | Dewar College of Education and Human Services | 2006 | yes |
Hawaii | University of Hawaii at Manoa | Information and Computer Sciences Department | 1965 | yes |
Iowa | University of Iowa | School of Library and Information Science | 1969 | yes |
Illinois | Dominican University | School of Information Studies | 2003 | yes |
Illinois | University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | School of Information Sciences | 1924 | yes |
Indiana | Indiana University Bloomington | School of Library and Information Science | 1951 | yes |
Kansas | Emporia State University | School of Library and Information Management | 1964 | yes |
Kentucky | University of Kentucky | School of Information Science | 1940 | yes |
Louisiana | Louisiana State University | School of Library and Information Science | 1932 | yes |
Massachusetts | Simmons College | School of Library and Information Science | 1924 | yes |
Maryland | University of Maryland, College Park | College of Information Studies | 1965 | yes |
Michigan | University of Michigan | School of Information | 1926 | yes |
Michigan | Wayne State University | School of Information Sciences | 1965 | yes |
Minnesota | St. Catherine University | School of Business and Professional Studies | 2009 | yes |
Missouri | University of Missouri | School of Information Science and Learning Technologies | 1967 | yes |
Mississippi | University of Southern Mississippi | School of Library and Information Science | 1978 | yes |
North Carolina | East Carolina University | College of Education | 2015 | Initial |
North Carolina | North Carolina Central University | School of Library and Information Sciences | 1973 | yes |
North Carolina | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | School of Information and Library Science | 1932 | yes |
North Carolina | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | School of Education | 1980 | yes |
New York | Long Island University | Palmer School of Library and Information Science | 1969 | yes |
New York | Pratt Institute | School of Information | 1924 | yes |
New York | Queens College | Graduate School of Library and Information Studies | 1968 | yes |
New Jersey | Rutgers University | Department of Library and Information Science | 1954 | yes |
New York | St. John's University | Department of Library and Information Science | 1974 | yes |
New York | State University of New York at Albany | College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity | 1965 | yes |
New York | State University of New York at Buffalo | Department of Library and Information Science | 1970 | yes |
New York | Syracuse University | School of Information Studies | 1928 | yes |
Ohio | Kent State University | School of Information | 1961 | yes |
Oklahoma | University of Oklahoma | School of Library and Information Studies | 1930 | yes |
Pennsylvania | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Department of Library Science | 1974 | yes |
Pennsylvania | Drexel University | College of Computing and Informatics | 1924 | yes |
Pennsylvania | Kutztown University | College of Education, Library and Learning Technologies Department | Never | no |
Pennsylvania | University of Pittsburgh | School of Computing and Information | 1962 | yes |
Puerto Rico | University of Puerto Rico | Escuela Graduada de Ciencias y Technologias de la Informacion | 1988 | yes |
Rhode Island | University of Rhode Island | Harrington School of Communication and Media | 1969 | yes |
South Carolina | University of South Carolina | College of Information and Communication | 1972 | yes |
Tennessee | University of Tennessee | School of Information Sciences | 1972 | yes |
Texas | Texas Woman's University | School of Library and Information Studies | 1936 | yes |
Texas | University of North Texas | College of Information | 1965 | yes |
Texas | University of Texas at Austin | School of Information | 1951 | yes |
Washington | University of Washington | Information School | 1924 | yes |
Washington, D.C. | Catholic University of America | Department of Library and Information Science | 1946 | yes |
Wisconsin | University of Wisconsin–Madison | Information School | 1924 | yes |
Wisconsin | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee | School of Information Studies | 1974 | yes |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ ALA | Alphabetical List of Institutions with ALA-accredited Programs
- ^ "CILIP List of Accredited Qualifications". Archived from the original on 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2014-07-04.
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