Library science (often termed library studies or library and information science) is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information. Most professional library jobs require a professional post-baccalaureate degree in library science as a basic credential but this varies widely in different countries. There are also bachelor's, associate, and certificate programs in library science, which provide formal training of paraprofessional library workers, library technicians, and clerks—as well as preparation for graduate study in library science. A library school is an institution of higher learning specializing in the professional training of librarians. As of 14 February 2022[update] there are 64 American Library Association-accredited Library science programs in Canada and the United States[1] and as of July 2014[update], 16 UK institutions offering CILIP-accredited programmes.[2]
Australia
Bangladesh
Brazil
- Alagoas, Federal University of
- Amazonas, Federal University of
- Bahia, Federal University of
- Brasília, University of
- Ceará, Federal University of
- Espírito Santo, Federal University of
- Minas Gerais, Federal University of
- São Paulo, University of
- State of Rio de Janeiro, Federal University of
- Rio de Janeiro, Federal University of
Canada
France
Germany
Hungary
India
Iran
Ireland
Israel
Kenya
- Moi University
- Mt. Kenya University
- Kenyatta University
- Technical University of Kenya
- Kisii University
Nigeria
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
- Ahmadu Bello University
- Babcock University
- University of Ibadan
- University of Ilorin
- University of Maiduguri
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Tai Solarin University of Education
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
- Abia State University Uturu
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Madonna University, Okija
- Ambrose Alli University
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Lead City University, Ibadan
- University of Benin
- Kogi State University, Anyigba
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
- Bayero University Kano
- Federal University Dutse, Jigawa
Pakistan
- University of the Punjab, Lahore
- The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur
- University of Sargodha, Sargodha
- University of Peshawar, Peshawar
- University of Karachi, Karachi
- University of Balochistan
- Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
- Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak
- University of Sindh, Hyderabad
- Minhaj University, Lahore
- Superior University, Lahore
- Sarhad University, Peshawar
Peru
Portugal
Singapore
South Korea
South Africa
- Cape Town, University of
- Department of Knowledge and Information Stewardship
- Durban University of Technology
- Department of Information and Corporate Management
- Fort Hare, University of
- Department of Library and Information Science
- Johannesburg, University of
- Department of Information and Knowledge Management
- KwaZulu-Natal, University of
- Limpopo, University of
- Department of Media, Communication and Information Studies
- Pretoria, University of
- Department of Information Science
- South Africa, University of
- Department of Information Science
- Walter Sisulu University
- Western Cape, University of
- Department of Library and Information Science
- Zululand, University of
- Department of Information Studies
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Taiwan
United Kingdom
In the UK CILIP (the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) accredits university courses for professional acceptance.
United States
See also
References
- ^ "Directory of ALA-Accredited and Candidate Programs in Library and Information Studies". American Library Association. 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
- ^ "CILIP List of Accredited Qualifications". Archived from the original on 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2014-07-04.
- ^ "Searchable DB of ALA accredited programs - LIS Listing | American Library Association". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
- ^ "Searchable DB of ALA accredited programs - LIS Listing | American Library Association". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
- ^ "Searchable DB of ALA accredited programs - LIS Listing | American Library Association". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
- ^ "Searchable DB of ALA accredited programs - LIS Listing | American Library Association". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2022-02-14.