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Library and Information Studies
 
  Program Website: www.slis.ualberta.ca
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  Program Email: slis@ualberta.ca  

 

Department Profile
Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 

Areas of Research
  • Collection Management of Digital and Paper-based Resources
  • Digital Libraries, Knowledge Organization Systems, Visual User Interfaces
  • Information Literacy, and Print and Media Literacies
  • Information Seeking Behaviour
  • Intellectual Freedom and Censorship
  • Knowledge Networks, Scholarly Communication and Bibliometrics
  • Knowledge Organization
  • Library Architecture and Facilities Planning

 

Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

MA-MLIS (Thesis)

3

Fall (Sept) 

 

MLIS (Course)

2-6

Fall (Sept) 

 

MLIS (Thesis)

2-4

Fall (Sept) 

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or a total score of 100 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
  • MELAB: minimum score of 90
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 7.5, with at least 7 on each band
  • CAEL: overall minimum score of 70, with at least 70 on each subtest
  • PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 76

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Fall (Sept) Entry

Feb 1

Feb 1

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
  • approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • strong faculty support and mentoring for scholarship applications
  • scholarships generally range from $1,000 - $3,000

International

  • as a small program with a limited budget, we have no recruitment scholarships for international students at present
About the Department
  • only program on Canadian prairies accredited by the American Library Association
  • teaching, research, and service grounded in a multi-disciplinary focus on issues of information access and equity
  • support staff team recognized as one of the very best in North America in School of Library and Information Studies 2006 Accreditation report
  • strong research culture, high profile within the University, very satisfied students, and outstanding community connections
How to Apply?
  • Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

 

 
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