Museum Libraries - Pratt Institute - Main

Museum Libraries from Pratt Institute - Main is a Campus Master Librarian degree that prepares you for a Education career. A new and innovative program designed for students considering careers in museum libraries and related cultural institutions such as research and academic libraries. If you can envision yourself working in today\\\'s dynamic information environment as a leader in the museum field able to: forge new connections between museum libraries, both real and virtual, and users, integrate digital collections and services with physical places and resources, and provide user education and outreach in global networked environments, then you will find that this program will prepare you to meet these challenges. Program Description This 12-credit Advanced Certificate in museum libraries can be taken as part of a student\\\'s MSLIS degree or as a post master\\\'s certificate for those holding an MLS from as ALA accredited program. The Museum Libraries Certificate Program consists of four 3-credit courses(12 credits), each representing one of four required areas of study that we identify as the program\\\'s four pillars of knowledge and skills: 1) research/ curatorial 2) Digital Technology 3) Education and Outreach 4) Field Experience (Practicum). The curriculum addresses new trends in the profession within today\\\'s global contexts and digital landscape. Graduates will gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in a wide range of professional positions, not only in museum libraries, but as well in research libraries, academic libraries and libraries of various cultural institutions. The curriculum is supported by a rich array of courses and strengthened by our partnerships for LIS education with NYPL, Research Libraries, and the Watson Library, Metropolitan Museum of Art. At the heart of the program, is the practicum that serves to connect theory with practice and includes a culminating project. Full time faculty holding PhDs are responsible for the programs foundational knowledge and skills, while the part time faculty, recognized leaders in the museum library field, bring invaluable expertise. View more details on Pratt Institute - Main . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Librarian courses.