{"id":83,"date":"2022-07-19T14:45:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T19:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/?post_type=program&#038;p=83"},"modified":"2025-10-29T13:41:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T18:41:54","slug":"library-and-information-science-public-library-concentration-online","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/academic-programs\/library-and-information-science-public-library-concentration-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Library and Information Science: Public Library Concentration, Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Library and Information Science: Public Library Concentration, Online                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">MLIS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Public library leaders are essential to developing strong, educated communities. Become an expert in people-focused information services through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee&#8217;s Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) online public library concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this online program, you&#8217;ll explore legal, financial and social aspects of public library management. You&#8217;ll also discover how libraries impact their communities, deploy new technologies and support diverse groups. The School of Information Studies&#8217; public library graduate concentration is your start to a fulfilling career shaping the future of public libraries and those they serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start Dates:<\/strong> Fall, Spring or Summer<br><strong>Cost per Credit: <\/strong>$800 (Total Cost: $28,800*)<br><strong>Credit Hours: <\/strong>36 (15 credits in archival studies required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">*Total cost will vary based on the number of credits transferred into 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n               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class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain a transcript-designated concentration within the MLIS program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leverage your academic background, whether in humanities or other disciplines, to build on your existing experience or start a new career path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from faculty with real-world knowledge and in-person and online education expertise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop leadership skills for public library settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore modern technologies and their applications in public libraries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-8586\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/12\/public-lib-750X500.jpg\" \n                alt=\"Students working on computers in the Golda Meir Library\" \n 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class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-1hd6-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-1hd6-financial-aid\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>From federal financial aid to Information Studies scholarships, our Office of Student Financial Services offers multiple ways to help you fund your online public library concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholarship opportunities may increase with academic standing. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/users\/sign_in\">Explore the Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a> regularly as you make progress on your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/\" rel=\"\">Student Financial Services<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button 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You can also submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/students\/faqs-forms-and-policies\/mlis-concentration-declaration-of-intent\/\">Concentration Declaration of Intent<\/a> form to add or remove a concentration after admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Online Admissions Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-1hd6-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The public library graduate concentration is seamlessly integrated into your MLIS journey. You&#8217;ll work closely with your advisor to select 15 credits of specialized coursework that aligns with your career goals in public librarianship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/information-studies\/library-information-science-public-mlis\/#requirementstext\" rel=\"\">Public Library Concentration Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-courses\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose from a list of qualifying courses that cover topics such as community engagement, library management, technology integration and advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Required Courses<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INFOST 736: The Public Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please select one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INFOST 861: Seminar in Intellectual Freedom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 862: Legal Issues for Library and Information Managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 864: Critical Approaches to Public Librarianship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Electives<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INFOST 520: Managing Library Collections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 521: Introduction to Reference Services and Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 524: Management of Libraries and Information Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 622: Information Marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 637: Library Services for Young Children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 638: Library Services for School-Aged Children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 639: Library Services for Teens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 640: Information Literacy Instruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 645: Library Materials for Children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 646: Library Materials for Young Adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 660: Information Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 661: Information Ethics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 682: Digital Libraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 685: Electronic Publishing and Web Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 734: Library Services and Resources for Adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 774: Online Information Retrieval<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 999: Independent Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-1hd6-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The way we access information is constantly changing. Your MLIS public library concentration empowers you to ensure public libraries remain vital community hubs. 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