LIS Programs

Which universities offer accredited library science programs?

There are several places to look for accredited master's-level programs:

United States and Canada

Directory of ALA-accredited master's programs in library and information studies
http://www.ala.org/accreditedprograms/directory
Lists master's programs that have been accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or the Canadian Library Association (CLA). Use the Searchable Database of Programs to search for programs by location, by availability of distance/online courses, and other options. The Google Map of Programs lets you see where all the programs are located.

Rare Books and Manuscripts Section: Directory of Educational Opportunities
http://www.rbms.info/committees/membership_and_professional/educational_...
In addition to a listing of accredited programs, this also includes information about educational programs specifically for careers in rare books and manuscripts.

Society of American Archivists' Directory of Archival Education
http://www2.archivists.org/dae
Comprehensive listings of archival programs in the United States and Canada.

United Kingdom

Courses in library and information studies currently accredited by CILIP
http://www.cilip.org.uk/qualificationschartership/Wheretostudy
Lists programs that have been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) in England, Scotland and Wales.

Australia

ALIA-recognized librarianship courses
http://www.alia.org.au/education/courses/librarianship.html
Lists undergraduate and master's-level programs that have been accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Note that the master's-level programs are at the bottom of the page.

New Zealand

LIANZA: Library Qualifications
http://www.lianza.org.nz/career/qualifications
Lists programs that have been accredited by the New Zealand Library Association (known as LIANZA). Note that certificate, bachelor's and master's programs are together on the page; look for the MLIS degree listings.

Other Countries

Library associations in the countries listed above honor each other's accreditations. Degrees from library programs in other countries may or may not be recognized outside the country where they were issued.