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University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Department of Library and Information Science
1680 East-West Road
POST 303-A
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7321
Fax: (808) 956-5835
Web: www.hawaii.edu/lis/

Violet Harada, PhD
Acting Certificate Program Director
E-mail: vharada@hawaii.edu

 
Certificate Offered
 

Certificate in advanced library and information science

 
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LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
 

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Application Deadlines
 
Fall Spring Summer
I — April 1
D — April 1
I — November 1
D — November 1
I — No admission
D — April 1
 
I = international applicants
D = U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents
 
 
Admissions Requirements
 
Prospective Students
Click here for link to online application or to download paper application. Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions standard and documentation requirements, and
2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements
    (see below).
 
  • MLISc degree from an ALA-accredited library science program or equivalent course work*
  • computer literacy
  • graduate program supplemental information form (download form)
  • statement of objectives** (download form)
  • two letters of recommendation
  • interview (Recommended for applicants residing in Hawai'i.)
  • official GRE General Test scores (recommended)
  • official TOEFL scores — 600/250/100 or above (Required of most non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions.)

* For those electing the School Library/Media Specialist focus, a graduate degree (equivalent to the master's level at UHM) with 24 graduate credits or more in library science will be considered as equivalent. Current MLISc students at UHM in their final semester of study are also eligible to apply, provided that they are able to take courses beyond the MLISc degree requirements.

** 500 to 1,000 words

 

Submission of Program Specific Documentation Requirements
With the exception of TOEFL and GRE scores, all program specific documentation requirements should be sent directly to the graduate certificate program.

If required, official TOEFL and GRE scores should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office. Please note that GRE scores may be required by the graduate certificate program (see above) or by the Graduate Division (more info.)

 
Current UHM Graduate Students
To apply for admission, submit a completed Concurrent Graduate Certificate Application (download form) and application fee to the Graduate Admissions Office.
 
 
 
Program Overview
 

The Department of Library and Information Science at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa offers a graduate certificate in advanced library and information science (CALIS). The certificate program is available in two options.

Option A is available for applicants who complete a successful, coherent program of specialized study and research beyond the MLISc degree. Applicants may choose one of the two specializations:

  1. application of computer and information technologies to information environments, and
  2. extension of information management skills in information system design, evaluation, and the development of user services.

Option B focuses on school librarianship. Applicants may choose one of the two specializations:

  1. application of computer and information science technologies in elementary and secondary school libraries,
  2. extension of curriculum-planning skills in information literacy and general literacy instruction.

For more information about the Department of Library and Information Science, see MLISc in library and information science.

 
 
Certificate Requirements
 

Students enrolled in graduate certificate programs at UHM need to meet certificate requirements set by the Graduate Division and their certificate programs. For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree Requirements < Graduate Certificate. Below are requirements specific to this certificate program.

 

This certificate program requires 15 credits.

Students must complete all certificate requirements within five years of the date of admission.

Courses
To view a listing of courses offered, visit www.catalog.hawaii.edu/courses/departments/lis.htm.

 
 
Related Program(s)
 
communication and information sciences
 
 
 

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Graduate Admissions Office
2540 Maile Way Spalding 354 Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8544 Fax: (808) 956-4261
Email: admissions@grad.hawaii.edu

 
2008-06-05
 
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