MLIS Diaries | What is a Master's of Library and Information Science Degree?

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What I hope will be the start of a new series in which I discuss what I am studying as an MLIS student.

This video is intended to be basic and cursory, and also I'm speaking off the cuff about what I think the program encompasses, but even this is quite subjective.

Do you have any questions about what it's like to be in an MLIS program? Feel free to ask!

Just know that everything I say are my own beliefs/opinions and may differ depending on the program or country you are interested in.

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So glad you’re making this series. I’ve been considering pursuing an MLIS (interested in both library and archival work) so this is really helpful!

ilovemyvirginia

Thank you! This series is exactly what I was looking for. I just applied to an MLIS program and I was interested in seeing what people recommend when you're just getting started.

ceruleantear

Thank you so much for creating this video. Im am making a career change and my soul searching keeps leading back to jobs that require a MLIS. This has really helped me to understand what will be involved. Thank you again!

Thrashman

I'm super excited to follow your journey! Like other commenters, I've also been thinking about applying to a MLIS program. Great timing!

shannongossett

I will be starting my MLIS online program in the fall of 2019. I have just started the process for applying and getting my checklist done. I hope I can learn a few things from you. Some of my friends who are already librarians have encouraged me to pursue this career path, and I believe that it is the right direction to go, since I spend so much time in libraries, and want to help people. I used to be a university circulation clerk for about 2.5 years, but that was a life time ago. I currently volunteer once a week at my local library, and really enjoy being there, and contributing. There are many possibilities. I wish you good luck in your journey, and look forward to seeing your progress.

LittleMountainLion

What an interesting time for this video to pop up, I'm considering applying to MLIS programs right now! I just got a MA in English and my thesis was, in summary, on ethical information in literature, so I think getting an MLIS would be a good next step for me. I think it's great you differentiated the MLS and MLIS with the power of studying information and what that means. I think my only drawback is that it seems the programs I'm looking into have assistantships that aren't as present as say, having a TA opportunity in a PhD program (my other consideration). I know you mentioned being a research assistant I think, and my friend was also one during her time in her MLIS at UA in Tuscaloosa. But my biggest takeaway from my friend is when she told me, as you say, that librarianship is social justice.
Looking forward to this series!

whatpageareyouon

My goal is to become a librarian and this is so perfect! Thank you!

theebakedpotato

I just finished my degree in Literature and History. I'll start my master in Information Sciences this fall. I worked four years as a "technician" in a library and It was so clear that this was the perfect job for me. Thank you for doing this video! :)

ariannea

This is such an interesting video! A MLIS program was my second choice as a master, and I still feel like it would have been a good one. I am 1 and a half year into a master to become a speech language pathologist, and I am loving it, but MLIS sounds sooo interesting.

rebeccajeanlawford

This is a great idea for a series. I'm currently doing my B.A and thinking of going down the archive/ conservation route. 💜

eimearreads

Thank you for taking the time to film this!

janedoe

This is awesome! Thank you so much for making this video. I'm a week out from starting my online MILS program and watching these videos are easing some of the anxiety and stress. I also studied English in undergrad and took a year of Japanese! But I can't say I remember much of Japanese from my freshman year, lol. I am so excited to start classes soon and dive head first into this program.

bunnbunnrunn

Unmanaged Mishchief,
Thank you for the video. I was a philosophy, literature, and history major in my undergrad years (it was three minors merged into one major) and I am trying to transition into web design/ development or, Front/Back-End Development. My wife told me to look into MLIS program at Pratt in New York since it would allow me to keep with my initial track whilst learning to work with digital databases. What are your thoughts about pursuing a degree in MLIS with the aforementioned interest in mind? Any response is appreciated.

thekaramazovs

Hi there! I've been watching all of your videos in this series and i'm super grateful for the information.

I'm considering going back to school to get an MLIS but my undergrad and career so far have been totally unrelated to librarianship (BA in Studio Art and working as a graphic designer for almost 8 years now). So I'm basically considering a complete career change with this degree. Have you come across older students in your program at all?

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