University of Maryland
College of Information Studies
Room 4105 Hornbake Library Building, South Wing
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4345
Tel: 301.405.2033
Fax: 301.314.9145
Email: lbscgrad@deans.umd.edu
URL: http://www.clis.umd.edu
| Admissions | Cassandra Jones Director of Student Service cbjones@umd.edu. 4110E Hornbake Bldg, South Wing Tel: (301) 405-2038 Fax: (301) 314-9145 Email: cbjones@umd.edu |
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| Financial Aid | http://www.financialaid.umd.edu/ Student Financial Services Center 1135 Lee Building College Park, MD 20742 301.314.9000 301.314.9587 FAX Real time online chat available during business hours. |
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| Listservs |
ISCHOOLDISCUSSION: LISTSERV@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU http://www.ischool.umd.edu/about/listserve.shtml |
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| Students | 21 students in Doctoral program | |
| Faculty | 34 full time equivalent; 35 adjuncts | |
| Distance Education | Member of WISE (web based information science education). Students can take courses online through other WISE member schools. http://www.ischool.umd.edu/programs/WISE.shtml |
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| ALA Accredited Degree: (# of credits) | 36 credits required for Master of Library Science. Thesis is optional. http://www.ischool.umd.edu/programs/mls.shtml Students may choose to specialize in Archives, Records and Information Management. MLS students have the option to take courses in the e-government concentration, which focuses on the impact of digital or electronic government. Students can concurrently enroll in e-government and archives, records and information management. Lifelong Access Concentration: This concentration focuses on the information behavior of individuals as members of a defined group (age, profession etc). MLS students may choose this concentration while earning their degree. |
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| Masters | Dual degree: Master of Library Science and an MA in History: 54 credits (at least 24 in each department) http://www.ischool.umd.edu/programs/hils.shtml Master of Information Management: |
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| PhD | Doctor of Philosophy http://www.ischool.umd.edu/programs/phd.shtml |
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| Certificates | -School Library Media Certificate can be earned for those already holding an MLS Contact, Ann Weeks: acweeks@umd.edu Certificate in Jewish Studies: MLS students may pursue this non degree certificate and the 12 credits may be used toward their MLS degree. |
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| School Library Media Certification | Yes, a School Library Media Program is offered to students in the MLS program. Students are required to complete 180 hours of field work in a least 2 schools in at least 2 school districts. http://www.ischool.umd.edu/programs/slm_program.shtml |
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| Post-Masters | see continuing ed | |
| Continuing Ed | Yes, Advanced Special Student (AdSS) status is given to those seeking to further their knowledge in a field without earning credit towards a degree. | |
| Tuition | Full Time, Resident: $3,996 / 9 credits Full Time, Non-Resident: $8,622 / 9 credits Part Time, Resident, $444 / credit |
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| Internships | Students earning their MLS are encouraged to gain professional experience in their area of study by participating in a field study course. 100-140 hours/ semester and a written report are required for credit. Over 200 institutions in the area sponsor internships for ischool students. http://www.ischool.umd.edu/programs/mls.shtml#field Archives and Records Management students are encourages to participate in field study |
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| Mentor Programs | no | |
| Additional Programs | Student Archivists at Maryland-a student chapter of the Society of American Archivists-is a forum for students specializing or interested in archives. http://www.studentorg.umd.edu/sam/ A variety of other student organizations are available on campus: 
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