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EARN YOUR MASTER OF LIBRARY SCIENCE DEGREE AT ESU

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS NOW.

ESU’s MLS degree courses are designed so you can earn your master’s degree on a schedule that suits you. Request Library Science Program Information below.

Why the Master of Library Science Program at ESU?

The School of Library and Information Management (SLIM) offers MS and PhD degrees and is fully accredited by the American Library Association. MLS courses are designed to meet the needs of traditional and non-traditional students alike, and are taught fully online. Concentrations are available in Archives Studies, Informatics, Leadership & Administration, School Library Media, and Youth Service.

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FACULTY INVESTED IN YOUR SUCCESS

MLS students go through classes as a cohort, which optimizes the academic support system & provides a professional network that includes 115 years of SLIM alumni.

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TREMENDOUS VALUE

Emporia State University offers extremely competitive tuition rates, as well as tuition reduction programs and scholarships.

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FLEXIBILITY & FREEDOM

The MLS program has several concentrations for students to choose from so you can choose the route that best fits your career path. 

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LEARN REMOTELY

All required MLS courses are taught entirely online.

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Emporia State University’s small size means you aren’t lost in the crowd and professors take a genuine interest in your success.

Why choose ESU for graduate school?

Since 1863, Emporia State University has built a proud heritage of attracting intelligent, competitive students and helping each one reach his or her full potential. We are dedicated to intellectual leadership, collaboration, public service, innovative research and a winning spirit — in academics, athletics and life.

  • Competitive tuition rates
  • The first & only public university in Kansas to earn the College of Distinction designation
  • High impact learning experiences

Your future begins now.

Request Library Science Program Information.