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As the need for online education grows, e-learning information professionals are in high demand. E-learning information professionals are the link between the library and people who use library materials online, either in formal or informal educational environments. The online master’s program prepares students to aid instructors in information provision and be advocates for the library and for informational materials that enhance the learning experience.
The School of Information Science and Learning Technologies (SISLT) is a proud member of iSchools, an international coalition of leading information schools. The online master’s degree in library and information science with an emphasis in e-learning information professionals from Mizzou is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). It prepares school librarians to help students (and others) become digitally literate. If you want to combine technology and literature to help others succeed, this is the program for you.
Quick facts
Official name
Master of Library and Information Science with an emphasis in E-Learning Information ProfessionalsCampus
Program type
Master's degreeAcademic home
College of Education & Human Development | School of Information Science and Learning TechnologiesDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning Commission, American Library Association (ALA)Credit hours
39Estimated cost
$21,910.20*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.
Career prospects
Jobs for e-learning information professionals MLIS graduates may include
- Online learning librarian
- E-Learning librarian
- E-Learning and instructional technology librarian
- Reference/web services librarian
- Electronic services librarian
- Research analyst librarian
- Access services librarian
- Assistant director for public services
- Library development coordinator
- Reference instruction librarian
Program structure
You can complete this program entirely online. Occasional face-to-face courses and events may be offered. Most library and information science faculty are based in Columbia, MO with faculty in Kansas City.
Courses are semester-based, though some courses are in an eight-week format. Students typically take one or two classes each semester and finish in two to four years. Students who attend full-time typically finish in two years.
Course work includes
- Social computing & learning
- Information literacy instruction
- Technology to enhance learning
- Project management
- Instructional systems design
- Designing online learning
Delivery
100% onlineCalendar system
Semester-basedTypical program length
2-4 yearsTypical course load
1 or 2 classes each semesterAccreditation
The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The library and information science master’s program is accredited by the American Library Association.
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Cynthia Dudenhoffer joined Mizzou in 2021 as an associate teaching professor and program coordinator for the School of Information Science & Learning Technologies. Previously, she held the role of Director of Information Resources and Assessment at Central Methodist University. She has served in many leadership roles locally and nationally, including president of the Missouri Library Association. She also serves as a professional consultant in areas of academic library accreditation, program review, project management, and leadership through innovation. Areas of expertise include emerging technologies in information agencies and data literacy.