Overview

Our master program in Information and Library Science, accredited by the American Library Association, is offered fully online. This program is offered by the University at Buffalo.

Key facts about the Information and Library Science program

accreditation by the American Library Association, which makes your degree more valuable

flexibility with course delivery options (on campus, online or hybrid); enrollment status (full-time or part-time); and varied course times (evening classes available)

specialized degree program options including music librarianship and law librarianship; and practica, special projects and directed study courses to gain real-world experience

student-centered learning experiences including student groups and chapter activities, departmental seminars, and opportunities to serve on committees to enrich learning and networking

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Life Cycle

Information Users and Uses

Records Management

Conceptualizing and Representing Information

Resources and Services for Children

Pedagogy for School Librarians

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Library Science Information Technology (IT) View 111 other Masters in Library Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee

Graduate Record Exam or MAT scores

Contact information for at least three individuals who will each be asked to provide an electronic recommendation letter

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended

Statement of Education and Career Goals

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10170 USD / year

≈ 10170 USD / year
Out-of-State

10170 USD / year

≈ 10170 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8478 USD / year

≈ 8478 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Key facts about the Information and Library Science program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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