Long Island University

College of Information and Computer Science
Palmer School of Library and Information Science
C.W. Post Campus
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, New York 11548-1300

Phone: (516) 299-2866
Fax: (516) 299-4168

E-mail: palmer@cwpost.liu.edu
URL: http://www.liu.edu/palmer

Admissions	Rosemary Chu Admissions Email: rchu@liu.edu Admissions Phone: (516) 299-2487
Financial Aid	Rosemary Chu Financial Aid Email: rchu@liu.edu Financial Aid Phone: (516) 299-2487
Faculty	19 full time equivalent; 70 adjuncts
Listservs	Listervs are available for Palmer Students, Alumni and computer science students. http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/cics/newsevents.html
Distance Ed	Although online courses are not offered, the Palmer School offers the MSLIS degree at four locations: C.W. Post Campus in Brookville Brentwood Campus in Brentwood on Long Island New York University's Bobst Library in Manhattan Long Island University's Westchester Graduate Campus at SUNY Purchase College Courses are taught on nights and weekends to accommodate those working fulltime while earning their degree.
ALA Accredited Degree (# credits)	36 credits, 12 courses http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/cics/palmer/grad/mslis/index.html Full time students (9 credits/semester) can expect to finish the program in one academic year and a summer session. Students who attend part-time usually complete the degree in two and a half years. A concentration in Rare Books and Special collections is offered within the MSLIS. Contact: Deirdre Stam, deirdre.stam@liu.edu http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/cics/palmer/rare_books.html
Masters	The Palmer School offers a joint MLIS & MA program with the NYU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Students can ear their MLIS through LIU while pursuing another graduate degree through NYU. A total of 52 credits are required to earn this dual degree. http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/cics/dual_masters.html Contact: Alice Flynn at alice.flynn@liu.edu (212)-998-2680 or Dr. Pauline Rothstein, at pr16@nyu.edu or call (212) 998-2516.
PhD	Offer a PhD program in Information Studies. Requires 48 credits of post masters studies and an additional 12 credits at the dissertation stage. http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/cics/phd2.html
Certificates	LIU offers two advanced certificate programs: Archives & Records Management –Can be completed in conjunction with the MILS degree or students can enter the program separately. http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/cics/cert_records.html Public Library Administrations-This program is limited to working professionals who must hold an MILS and have a minimum of 2 years experience working in public libraries. http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/cics/cert_pub_lib.html Contact: Jerry Nichols, Director: Gerald.nichols@liu.edu
Post-Masters	See above Public Library Administration Certificate.
School Library Media Program/Certification	Yes, a School Library Media Program is offered to those earning their MSLIS. School Library Media courses (3 credits each) are required in addition to the regular Master’s coursework. An internship is also required. http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/cics/palmer/school_media.html
Continuing Ed	A public library continuing education program is offered through the Palmer Institute for Public Library Organization & Management. Contact: Jerry Nichols, Director: Gerald.nichols@liu.edu
Tuition	$882/credit http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/bursar/tuition/grad.html
Internships	A 120 hour internship is required as a core course while earning an MSLIS degree.
Mentor Programs	160 hour mentorship is required as part of earning an MLIS. Students will work with a mentor during the entire length of their program and can employ that mentorship to intern at an organization within the NY area.