Library Science and Administration

Overview of a Library Science and Administration Degree

Most public, academic and special libraries require librarians to have a Master’s degree in Library Science and Administration. While school librarians may not be required to possess a Master’s degree, they do need to meet the requirements of their state for a teaching license.

Majors Available for a Library Science and Administration Degree

• Master’s in Library Science
• Master’s in Library Science and Administration
• Library Science and Administration Degree Curriculum

The typical graduate program in Library Science and Administration includes courses in the following:

• Foundations of library and information science
• Intellectual freedom and censorship
• The role of libraries and information in society
• Selection and processing of materials
• Organization of information
• Research methods and strategies
• User services

Other important things prospective libraries will study include:

• Online reference systems
• Internet search methods
• Automated circulation systems

Some elective courses they may choose include:

• Resources for children or young adults
• Classification
• Cataloguing
• Indexing
• Abstracting
• Library administration

Some programs also offer degrees that combine technical courses in information science with the more traditional training in library science.

Levels of Education Available for a Library Science and Administration Degree

The Library Science and Administration offers both a Master’s and Doctorate degree program.

Skills Learned in a Library Science and Administration Degree Program

This degree program prepares students for library work but some students decide to concentrate on a particular area such as reference, technical services or children's services.

Where to Earn a Library Science and Administration Degree

There are many online and on campus universities where you can pursue a Master’s degree in Library Science and Administration.

Possible Careers for Library Science and Administration Degree Holders

Salaries of librarians vary according to the individual's qualifications and the type, size and location of the library. The highest salaries belong to librarians with mostly administrative dues. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the median annual income of librarians in May 2008 at $52,530.

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