Old Dominion University Begins MLIS Program
Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia is now offering an MLIS program. Their program overview states: “The purpose of the Master of Library and Information Studies is to prepare students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to become highly proficient librarians, media specialists, and information authorities.
Students are advised through a 30-credit-hour plan of study completed with an advisor and filed with the program director in the semester when the 12th credit hour is completed. Coursework may focus on a type of library: academic, public, or special, or an area of library and information work such as youth services or evaluation & assessment.
Coursework for the MLIS is offered asynchronously and online with one face-to-face requirement: attendance at the Summer Institute held on campus in Norfolk, VA. Coursework is project-based and students are expected to spend time in a library for most courses. All students complete an internship.”
The Master of Library and Information Studies Program at Old Dominion University is accredited by the American Library Association Committee on Accreditation, with the status of Initial accreditation. The next comprehensive review visit is scheduled for Fall 2028.
Follow this link for more information and application requirements: https://www.odu.