I am glad you brought up cost several times for those looking for MLIS programs. Tuition is ONE consideration, but as you mention cost of living should definitely be a factor for people looking at programs. My program had both options for online with synchronous and asynchronous classes, in-person classes, and also hybrid classes where most of the class was online, but you met face-to-face 2-4 times a semester. I actually liked my hybrid classes a lot. I also preferred synchronous online classes over asynchronous because I didn't feel alone in the class.
I live in Denver right now and was considering DU (was highly advised against it). I'm looking to get my MLIS through an iSchool and I've narrowed down to a select few schools. I've been working in libraries as an assistant and technician for a few years now. I'm really looking forward to take the next steps in my library career. Keep up the videos they're hyping me up and I hope I get into a school by Spring 2020.
I wish you the best of luck! I would be curious to know why you were advised against DU. I applied there and was admitted, but thought the school I chose was ultimately a better fit. I'm also hoping to make more videos in the series soon. This semester has been extremely busy!
A few of the librarians I work with graduated from DU and have told me the price didn't equate the value of education. They feel like they paid too much for their MLIS and advised me to look into cheaper options.
Fair enough! I also got the sense that an iSchool would be better value for money, but I'm definitely biased because that is the path I chose :) Overall, I think my experience has been worth it so far.
So there's a school in my state that is not accredited, so they focus on Media Specialists. Also, until recently, USC's program was not accredited. I did the online program and loved the fact that I could still meet with my cohort face-to-face through the skype feature of the online school. It was AWESOme! The tuition is high, but to have that degree from one of the best programs in the country makes it worth it, IMO.
Adrienne, a program that only prepares students to work in K-12 education does not need to be ALA accredited. It is only preparing students for that environment and not for working in other types of libraries. I believe it would be accredited by AASL.
@@jhurstwahl Oh you're right. I know we have a lot of people around here who get that degree and then are disappointed when their degree doesn't qualify for public librarianship.
Hi, that is something you can Google but here is a place to start: www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-library-information-science-programs/library-information-science-rankings
Thanks for this!! It was super helpful! I actually have a question that I'm not sure is strange... I would like to work at an academic library and because of this I want to also get a master's in religious studies. However, a lot of schools have a language requirement (biblical Hebrew, ancient Greek, etc.) that I don't currently have because I chose not to take languages in my undergrad. How feasible is it for me to go for my MLIS first and take a few years of Hebrew on the side and then go back to school for a master's in religious studies?
I don't know if I am fully qualified to answer that question. In my program, I know people who have done a double Master's in Museum Studies, but I don't know of anyone with a situation like yours. That's not to say that it's uncommon or impossible. This is something that I would maybe ask an academic advisor when you start a program. I think in terms of workload, it would be possible but challenging to be doing your Master's while studying a language. I'm not sure how that would work with tuition or credits, because that is so variant between universities. I hope this is somewhat helpful! I think this is a bit beyond my scope of expertise.
I wasn't really comfortable talking about the specific school I attended while I was there for privacy reasons, but I can say now that I've graduated that it was Syracuse University.
@@bookishsabrina I've heard great things about Syracuse. I'm also looking at MLIS at Louisiana or Florida State, but am not 100 percent sure. It sounds like that the best choice or option would be Syracuse though. Which branch of MLIS do you know work in? public school, university, medical library, law library, or something else? Thank you!
@@VanessaRoseLee Just a heads up, LSU is currently under "conditional" accreditation, which is why I ultimately choose not to go forward with them. They get reevaluated by ALA in 2022.
It really depends on the institution you work with. If you go through the university, it could be a semester. Most of my friends and I are doing internships this summer, and they are all 10 weeks and started around the same time. I'm working full-time, 40 hours/week, but the requirement for my university is only 150 hours total. So it really depends on where your interests are and where you get accepted!
@@bookishsabrina Fantastic, thank you so much! I just applied to a library science grad program and I'm sooo nervous, I hope I get in. : ) Your videos have been so helpful.
@@user-re4kc9on6f I am so glad to hear that! That was really my goal, and knowing that I've helped anyone at all with my experience makes me so happy. Best of luck with your admissions process! I hope you get in 💛
Starting my MLIS in February! Your videos are helping me get even more excited.
Hii ,maam
International students are allow .
And how am I admission in that course .
Please help me
I am glad you brought up cost several times for those looking for MLIS programs. Tuition is ONE consideration, but as you mention cost of living should definitely be a factor for people looking at programs. My program had both options for online with synchronous and asynchronous classes, in-person classes, and also hybrid classes where most of the class was online, but you met face-to-face 2-4 times a semester. I actually liked my hybrid classes a lot. I also preferred synchronous online classes over asynchronous because I didn't feel alone in the class.
wow thanks for sharing that! I'm also a graduate student - doing my PhD in mathematics education
I live in Denver right now and was considering DU (was highly advised against it). I'm looking to get my MLIS through an iSchool and I've narrowed down to a select few schools. I've been working in libraries as an assistant and technician for a few years now. I'm really looking forward to take the next steps in my library career. Keep up the videos they're hyping me up and I hope I get into a school by Spring 2020.
I wish you the best of luck! I would be curious to know why you were advised against DU. I applied there and was admitted, but thought the school I chose was ultimately a better fit. I'm also hoping to make more videos in the series soon. This semester has been extremely busy!
A few of the librarians I work with graduated from DU and have told me the price didn't equate the value of education. They feel like they paid too much for their MLIS and advised me to look into cheaper options.
Fair enough! I also got the sense that an iSchool would be better value for money, but I'm definitely biased because that is the path I chose :) Overall, I think my experience has been worth it so far.
So there's a school in my state that is not accredited, so they focus on Media Specialists. Also, until recently, USC's program was not accredited. I did the online program and loved the fact that I could still meet with my cohort face-to-face through the skype feature of the online school. It was AWESOme! The tuition is high, but to have that degree from one of the best programs in the country makes it worth it, IMO.
Adrienne, a program that only prepares students to work in K-12 education does not need to be ALA accredited. It is only preparing students for that environment and not for working in other types of libraries. I believe it would be accredited by AASL.
@@jhurstwahl Oh you're right. I know we have a lot of people around here who get that degree and then are disappointed when their degree doesn't qualify for public librarianship.
Also, Hi Jill!!!! *waves*
12:00 I also did not take the GRE and still got into a MLIS masters program.
This video is so helpful!
I am really glad to hear that :)
Hi mam.
Me from Bangladesh wants to know some lists of universities in USA which provides MLIS course.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, that is something you can Google but here is a place to start: www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-library-information-science-programs/library-information-science-rankings
I am from Bangladesh. I am doing MLIS. How? Please know me?
Thanks for this!! It was super helpful! I actually have a question that I'm not sure is strange... I would like to work at an academic library and because of this I want to also get a master's in religious studies. However, a lot of schools have a language requirement (biblical Hebrew, ancient Greek, etc.) that I don't currently have because I chose not to take languages in my undergrad. How feasible is it for me to go for my MLIS first and take a few years of Hebrew on the side and then go back to school for a master's in religious studies?
I don't know if I am fully qualified to answer that question. In my program, I know people who have done a double Master's in Museum Studies, but I don't know of anyone with a situation like yours. That's not to say that it's uncommon or impossible. This is something that I would maybe ask an academic advisor when you start a program. I think in terms of workload, it would be possible but challenging to be doing your Master's while studying a language. I'm not sure how that would work with tuition or credits, because that is so variant between universities. I hope this is somewhat helpful! I think this is a bit beyond my scope of expertise.
I didn't catch it, but what school did you end up choosing? thank you.
I wasn't really comfortable talking about the specific school I attended while I was there for privacy reasons, but I can say now that I've graduated that it was Syracuse University.
@@bookishsabrina I've heard great things about Syracuse. I'm also looking at MLIS at Louisiana or Florida State, but am not 100 percent sure. It sounds like that the best choice or option would be Syracuse though. Which branch of MLIS do you know work in? public school, university, medical library, law library, or something else? Thank you!
@@VanessaRoseLee Just a heads up, LSU is currently under "conditional" accreditation, which is why I ultimately choose not to go forward with them. They get reevaluated by ALA in 2022.
May I ask, how long is the internship normally?
It really depends on the institution you work with. If you go through the university, it could be a semester. Most of my friends and I are doing internships this summer, and they are all 10 weeks and started around the same time. I'm working full-time, 40 hours/week, but the requirement for my university is only 150 hours total. So it really depends on where your interests are and where you get accepted!
@@bookishsabrina Fantastic, thank you so much! I just applied to a library science grad program and I'm sooo nervous, I hope I get in. : ) Your videos have been so helpful.
@@user-re4kc9on6f I am so glad to hear that! That was really my goal, and knowing that I've helped anyone at all with my experience makes me so happy. Best of luck with your admissions process! I hope you get in 💛
unmanaged mischief thank you!