List of library science schools
Library science (often termed library studies or library and information science) is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information. Most professional library jobs require a professional post-baccalaureate degree in library science as a basic credential but this varies widely in different countries. There are also bachelor's, associate, and certificate programs in library science, which provide formal training of paraprofessional library workers, library technicians, and clerks—as well as preparation for graduate study in library science. A library school is an institution of higher learning specializing in the professional training of librarians. As of April 2012 there are 63 American Library Association-accredited Library science programs in Canada and the United States[1] and as of July 2014, 16 UK institutions offering CILIP-accredited programmes.[2]
Canada
United States
Germany
India
- Banaras Hindu University
- Bangalore University
- Delhi University
- Dibrugarh University
- Gauhati University
- Indian Statistical Institute,DRTC
- Indira Gandhi National Open University
- Jadavpur University
- North Bengal University
- North-Eastern Hill University
- Rabindra Bharati University
- SNDT Women's University
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- University of Burdwan
- University of Calcutta
- University of Kalyani
- University of Mysore
- Vidyasagar University
Indonesia
Ireland
Nigeria
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
- Ahmadu Bello University
- Babcock University
- Ibadan, University of
- Ilorin, University of
- Maiduguri, University of
- Nigeria - Nsukka, University of
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Tai Solarin University of Education
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
Singapore
South Korea
South Africa
Sri Lanka
- Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Sweden
United Kingdom
NB In the UK CILIP (the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) accredits university courses for professional acceptance - this list reflects all accredited courses as at 4/7/14.
- Aberystwyth University
- Brighton, University of
- Cranfield University
- Glasgow, University of
- King's College London
- London, City University
- Loughborough University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Northumbria University
- Robert Gordon University
- Sheffield, University of
- Strathclyde, University of
- Ulster University
- University College London
- West of English - Bristol, University of
- Wrexham Glyndŵr University
Brazil
Portugal
- University of Lisboa
- University of Coimbra
- University of porto
See also
References
- ↑ ALA | Alphabetical List of Institutions with ALA-accredited Programs
- ↑ "CILIP List of Accredited Qualifications". Archived from the original on 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2014-07-04.