Accredited Programs
Assuring quality, innovation, and value in library and information studies education
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The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app () accredits master's programs in library and information studies across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Accreditation is achieved through a review process conducted by an external review panel of practitioners and academics that verifies that the program meets the Standards for Accreditation of Master's Programs in Library and Information Studies.
Graduating from an -accredited program provides flexibility in the types of libraries and jobs you can apply for and enhances career mobility. Many employers require an -accredited master's degree for professional-level positions, and some states require an -accredited degree to work as a professional librarian in public or school libraries.