The master of library and information science (M.L.I.S.) degree program provides professional education for a wide variety of service and management careers in libraries, information agencies, the information industry, business, industry, government, research, and similar environments where information is a vital resource. The curriculum is based on present and probable future characteristics of library and information professions, emphasizing the essential knowledge, skills, and professional attitude needed by beginning professionals in these fields.

The courses in the M.L.I.S. program are organized around six themes in the field of library and information science: human information interaction; information access; information and society; information systems; management; and organization of information. Six lead courses based on these themes form the foundation of the curriculum. The curriculum consists of the six lead courses, related central courses, and specialization courses.

• educational media specialist
• information broker
• information retrieval specialist/reference librarian
• information subject specialist
• knowledge manager
• manager of library and information organizations
• technical services librarian
• web librarian
• youth and children's librarian

All plans of study are available on campus in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Students may also elect to complete the degree entirely online. Online students attend a mandatory orientation on campus prior to beginning the program.

The most up-to-date information about M.L.I.S. courses and programs of study is on the website at http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/master-of-library-and-information-science/program-information.html. The information on the website supersedes this catalog.

The Rutgers program in library and information science is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Library Association, under the Standards for Accreditation, 1992. Its most recent reaccreditation was awarded in 2004.