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Southern’s state-of-the-art Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree program earned full accreditation this spring by the American Library Association (ALA) — and has emerged the only accredited program of its kind in Connecticut and one of just three in New England. With an emphasis on technology, the program is designed to prepare professionals to implement and manage library and information services. As COVID-19 continues to shape the way people interact with physical spaces, like libraries, it also will help future librarians steer the changing landscape.
“This is a significant achievement for Southern following seven years of hard work, planning, and new decisions,” says Stephen J. Hegedus, dean of Southern’s College of Education. “The work and planning are aligned with our commitment to social justice and meeting the needs of our regional and state partners through an affordable and accessible degree program. This is the product of a shared commitment and dedication to the library communities and our students by the faculty and senior administration at Southern.”
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