University of British Columbia
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Suite 470 - 1961 East Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Voice: 604- 822-2404
Fax: 604-822-6006
Email slais@interchange.ubc.ca
URL: http://www.slais.ubc.ca
| Admissions | Grad Admissions Secretary 470 IBLC UBC telephone: 604-822-3459 slais.admissions@ubc.ca Michelle Mallette |
| Financial Aid | Michelle Mallette student services coordinator michelle.mallette@ubc.ca 604-822-2461 http://www.slais.ubc.ca/ADMISSIONS/admissions-funding.htm |
| Students | 250 |
| Faculty | 11 Full-Time; 41 Adjuncts |
| Distance Education | Students cannot complete their degree entirely online, however, some courses are offered online through the WISE (Web-based Information Science Education) program available to students in participating MLIS schools. http://www.slais.ubc.ca/COURSES/wise.htm |
| ALA Accredited Degree: (# of credits for this degree) | 48 Credits required http://www.slais.ubc.ca/PROGRAMS/mlis.htm |
| Masters | Master of Archival Studies-48 credit program http://www.slais.ubc.ca/PROGRAMS/mas.htm Joint Masters of Archival Studies & Masters of Library and Information Science-81 credits Master of Arts in Children’s Literature-30 credits |
| PhD | PhD in Library, Archival and Information Studies. For students with a Masters in Library and Information Science or Archival Studies who want to further their research in the field. http://www.slais.ubc.ca/PROGRAMS/phd.htm |
| Certificates | Certificate of Advanced Study Program offered to those with a Masters in Library and Information Science or Archival Studies who want to further their knowledge in a specific area of study. The program of study can be chosen by the student with faculty approval. http://www.slais.ubc.ca/PROGRAMS/cas.htm |
| Continuing Education | No. |
| School Library Media Program/Certification | Qualified teachers may obtain teacher-librarianship certification through the Department of Language & Literacy Education. See http://www.lled.educ.ubc.ca/programs/libe_diploma.htm |
| Post-Masters | See Certificate of Advanced Study. |
| Tuition | International Students, $7,200/year Canadian Resident Full-Time: $4,029, Part-Time $2,320/year Phd, Certificate of Advanced Study and MA in Children’s Literature: $3,940/year For a full listing of tuition and fees click here: |
| Internships | Practicum course is required (non credit) for the completion of the Masters degree. Co-op Program allows students who have completed 21 credits toward their degree to gain work experience through workshops, field work and career coaching. http://co-op.arts.ubc.ca/ Click here to view all field experience course offerings: |
| Additional programs | The school offers a variety of Student Organizations: http://www.slais.ubc.ca/PEOPLE/students/student-groups.htm First Nations Curriculum Concentration in the Masters of Archival Studies and Masters of Library Science Degrees prepares teaches students information necessary to work effectively in libraries in and outside of native communities. Director & Professor |
