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LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE


MISSION

The Library and Information Science (LIS) Program contributes to the essential
knowledge, skills, and values of librarianship and the information professions
through research, education, and engagement.


VISION

The University of Missouri LIS program will produce 1) research that transforms
library and information science and 2) students who are fully prepared to be
leaders in information professions.

Our online program offers the only Master’s Degree in the state of Missouri that
is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). ALA’s initial
accreditation was granted in 1966/67, and the program earned continued
accreditation in 2015.




DEGREE

 * Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)    Apply

You can also earn transcripted emphasis areas in:

 * Electronic Learning Information Professional (ELIP)    Apply
 * Archival Studies    Apply
 * MLIS with School Library Media Certification    Apply
 * Youth Services    Apply

JOINT DEGREE

Students may also obtain both an MLIS degree from SISLT and a JD degree from the
School of Law, or an MLIS and an MPA from the School of Public Affairs:

 * Juris Doctor/Library & Information Science (JD/MLIS)
 * Master of Public Affairs/Library & Information Science (MPA/MLIS)


STUDENT TESTIMONIALS




ALUMNI

We encourage our alumni to stay engaged with the School and Mizzou! Four easy
ways to stay involved are (1) Host a practicum student at your workplace, (2)
Support the LIS endowed scholarships, (3) Attend and speak at student group
events, and (4) connect with us on social media.

Our graduates enjoy a variety of career paths. The list below is just a small
sample of some of the positions that our recent graduates have taken:

 * Reference/Web Services Librarian
 * Archives Specialist
 * Research Analyst
 * Teen Librarian
 * Children’s Librarian
 * Instruction & Electronic Access Librarian
 * Reference and Instruction Librarian
 * Medical Reference Librarian
 * Library Acquisition & E-Resource Specialist
 * Electronic Resources Coordinator

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT



 * Alumni Spotlight: Amy Blevins
 * Alumni Spotlight: Delia Wadlington
 * Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Anders
 * Alumni Spotlight: Denyse Sturges, MA-LIS (‘90), Ed.S. (‘02)
 * Alumni Spotlight: Jeanne Drewes, MA-LIS (‘86)
 * Alumni Spotlight: Angela Sample, MA-LIS (‘07), M.Ed. (‘09), Ph.D. (‘17)
 * Alumni Spotlight: Eliot Boden, MA-LIS (‘13)
 * Alumni Spotlight: Nancy Bolt, MA-LIS (’72)
 * Alumni Spotlight: James Andrews, MA-LIS (‘97), Ph.D. (‘00)



PROGRAM GOALS AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOS)

 1. Goal 1: To ground students in history, values, ethics, and guiding
    principles of the information professions.
    1. SLO 1: Graduates will apply the core principles, ethics, values, and body
       of knowledge to questions in library and information science, according
       to their area of specialty.
 2. Goal 2: To provide students with the evaluative and analytical skills to
    respond flexibly and adaptably to future changes and challenges within the
    organizations and institutions where they will be employed.
    1. SLO 2: Graduates will apply management principles and interdisciplinary
       best practices in library and information agency environments.
 3. Goal 3: To provide students with opportunities to develop cutting-edge
    technological skills and competences used across the information
    professions.
    1. SLO 3: Graduates will be competent in information organization and with
       understanding and evaluating information and communication technologies
       relevant to the information professions. This includes:
 4. Goal 4: To develop an appreciation of the service-based and user-focused
    nature of the information professions.
    1. SLO 4: Graduates will be able to assess community needs, formulate plans
       to respond to users of information agencies, and instruct users in using
       informational resources.

For more information about the SLOs, including examples of the outcomes and
their mastery; along with overarching skills; maps to COA Standards, ALA
Standards, and SAA Guidelines; and information about the revisions process: SLOs
and Goals.docx



PROGRAM OUTCOMES

TIME TO GRADUATION

Students in the LIS program attend classes full-time and part-time, based on
their lifestyles and needs. A full-time student could graduate in as little as
two years, and part-time students have up to eight years to graduate. Our data
show that most of our students take between two and three years to graduate. For
full cohort enrollment, retention, and graduation data, please access this file.
 

Enrollment & Retention Rates for MA/MLIS Students Cohort (First Term) Year 1
Enrollment Number Returning Year 2 Year 1 to Year 2 Retention Rate Total
Graduates Graduation Rate Enrolled Current AY (2022-2023) AY 2010-11 124 113 92%
109 88%   AY 2011-12 73 61 87% 62 85%   AY 2012-13 77 69 90% 63 82%   AY 2013-14
52 46 88% 41 79%   AY 2014-15 57 49 86% 44 77%   AY 2015-16 47 41 89% 40 85%  
AY 2016-17 74 71 96% 68 92% 1 AY 2017-18 101 86 85% 79 78% 2 AY 2018-19 129 113
88% 88 68% 7 AY 2019-20 187 158 84% 92 49% 54 AY 2020-21 127 99 78% 23 18% 71 AY
2021-22 86 71 84% 1 1% 71 AY 2022-23 114 NA NA NA NA 114 Total 1,248 977 87% 710
63% 320

 

Yearly Average Retention Rates for MA/MLIS Students Average Year 1 to Year 2
retention rate: 88% Average Year 2 to Year 3 retention rate: 75% Average Year 3
to Year 4 retention rate: 53% Average Year 4 to Year 5 retention rate: 30%

 

NOTES

 * First Academic Year Enrolled in Library Science is the first year that the
   student is enrolled for LIBRSCI_MA, LMS_MA, LIBMS_MLIS, or LIBIS_MLIS, for
   example AY2012–2013 is FS2012, SP2013, or SS2013
 * Cohort is the number of students that enrolled for the semester for the first
   time in a Library Science program
 * Grad in 1 year is of the cohort how many graduated in the Fall, Spring, or
   Summer.
 * Continued to 2nd yr is how many of the 81 cohort of AY2012–2013 were still in
   enrolled in a Library Science program for FS2013, SP2014, or SS2014.
 * Grad in 2 Years is how many of the 81 cohort of AY2012–2013 graduated in
   FS2013, or SP2014, or SS2014.
 * Continued to 3rd yr is how many of the 81 cohort of AY2012–2013 was still in
   enrolled for FS2014, SP2015, or SS2015.
 * Grad in 3 Years is how many of the 81 Cohort of FS2012 graduated in FS2014,
   SP2014, or SS2014
 * Cumulative 3 Yr Graduation is (Grad in 1 Year + Grad in 2 Years + Grad in 3
   Years)
 * Academic Year follows Fall, Spring, Summer cycle. Ex: AY 2010-2011 includes
   Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Summer 2011.
 * Completion terms includes terms until FS2021.
 * Admit cohorts are based on the first term students enrolled in the program.
 * Retention rates fall after year 3, as most students graduate in 2-3 years.

PLACEMENT

Placement data is collected annually by the Library Journal Placement and
Salaries survey.

In 2022, the LIS program had 123 graduates. Of those, 14 returned surveys, and
of those 14, 13 were employed full-time. MU LIS graduates reported an average
salary of $65,573.

In 2021, the LIS program had 91 graduates. Of those, 9 returned surveys, and of
those 9, 7 were employed full-time. MU LIS graduates reported an average salary
of $53,785.
https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/Back-to-a-New-Normal-Placements-and-Salaries-Survey-2022

In 2020, the LIS program had 60 graduates. Of those 60, 5 returned surveys, and
of those 5, 4 were employed full-time. MU LIS graduates reported an average
salary of $53,500.
https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/Careers-During-COVID-Placements-and-Salaries-Survey-2021

In 2019, the LIS program had 57 graduates. Of those, 7 returned surveys, and of
those 7, 5 were employed full-time. MU LIS graduates reported an average salary
of $51,667.
https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=ljs-placements-and-salaries-survey-2020

In 2018, the LIS program had 49 graduates. Of those, 8 returned surveys, and of
those 8, all were employed full-time. MU LIS graduates reported an average
salary of $59,533. Full data set forthcoming.
https://www.libraryjournal.com/?page=placements-salaries-2019-landing-page

In 2017, the LIS program had 43 graduates. Of those, 15 returned surveys, and of
those 15, 13 were employed full-time. MU LIS graduates reported an average
salary of $48,900.
https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=ljx181002PlacementsIntro

In 2016, the LIS program had 61 graduates. Of those, 20 returned surveys, and of
those 20, 12 were employed full-time. MU LIS graduates reported an average
salary of $45,222, ranging from a low of $31,000 to a high of $75,000.
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2017/10/placements-and-salaries/2017-survey/explore-all-the-data-2017/

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