Library Science - Chicago State University

Library Science from Chicago State University is a Campus Master Librarian degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Department of Library , Information, and Media Studies (LIMS) offers a Master of Science degree in Library Science. The purpose of the master's degree program in library science is to provide students with preparation in the professional field of librarianship and media. Specifically, the program seeks to provide a foundation of knowledge basic to all libraries and develop competencies for work in the professional field. The thrust of the program is to prepare candidates who are able to develop and administer library and media services in a changing multicultural, technological, urban society. Students may major in one of the following three librarianship concentrations: 1) school library information specialist (Type 10 Library Information Specialist), 2) technology in libraries, or 3) public/academic/special libraries. The school library concentration requires a State of Illinois Initial or Standard Teacher Certificate, or admission to the College of Education and completion of the professional education and general education sequence necessary for initial teacher certification. Completion of the master's degree program with the school library concentration will qualify certified teachers and those seeking initial teacher certification for the State of Illinois Initial or Standard Library Information Specialist Certificate (K-12, Type 10). Program completion for certified teachers and those seeking initial certification requires passing the State of Illinois Certification Tests in Basic Skills, Library Information Specialist, and Assessment of Professional Teaching (Special K-12). The school library Information Specialist concentration meets the standards of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). A 24-hour sequence of courses leading to an endorsement in media is also offered for students with a current State of Illinois Initial or Standard Elementary or High School Certificate. This sequence satisfies Illinois State Board of Education requirements for the Media Professional and Public Schools specialty area requirements in library science. A media endorsement for the middle grades requires six additional hours in middle school education. View more details on Chicago State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Librarian courses.