印第安納大學(xué)與普渡大學(xué)印第安納波里斯聯(lián)合分校

Interest in public history, genealogy, historic preservation, and archives and museum administration creates a demand for professionals with expertise in both historical research and information management.

The dual M.L.S. - M.A. in history program requires completion of a minimum of 53 credit hours of graduate course work. Students must apply for admission to the master's programs of both the Department of Library and Information Science and the Department of History within the first academic year and meet the admission criteria established for each. The two degrees must be awarded simultaneously.

The Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) program prepares students to become reflective practitioners who connect people and communities with information. Upon completion of the M.L.I.S. program, graduates are prepared to:

Approach Professional Issues with Understanding

• Understand the social, political, ethical, and legal aspects of information creation, access, ownership, service, and communication
• Anticipate emerging trends and respond proactively

Assist and Educate Users

• Analyze and identify the information needs of diverse communities of users
• Educate users and potential users to locate, use, and evaluate information resources and tools
• Analyze and evaluate information systems and services in a variety of settings

Develop and Manage Collections of Information Resources

• Design and apply policies and procedures that support the selection and acquisition of information resources for particular communities of users
• Manage, evaluate, and preserve physical and virtual collections of information resources
• Uphold ethical and legal standards in acquiring, leasing, preserving, and providing access to information resources

Manage and Lead Libraries and Other Information Organizations

• Perform basic managerial functions, including planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation
• Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
• Apply theories of organizational behavior and structure

Represent and Organize Information Resources

• Understand and apply principles of representation and organization

Use Research Effectively

• Design, conduct, interpret, and take action based upon research and evaluation

Deploy Information Technologies in Effective and Innovative Ways

• Implement and evaluate information and communication technologies for efficiency, usability, and value to users