DUAL-MASTER'S PROGRAM
IN ANTHROPOLOGY
AND
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
As of fall 1999, the graduate programs in Library and Information Science and Anthropology began offering a dual- master's degree to train students specifically to work in the public sector. The student will complete coursework in both departments and write a single thesis (although the thesis committee will include faculty members from both programs). Graduates will be prepared for employment with libraries at academic institutions and in positions requiring archival training.
Library and Info Science Required Courses Anthropology Requirements
| 1. LIS501 Introduction to Reference Resources and Services | 1. ANT621 Seminar in Ethnology |
| 2. LIS505 Cataloging and Classification | 2. ANT631 Seminar in Archaeology |
| 3. LIS511 Development of Library Collections | 3. ANT641 Seminar in Physical Anthropology |
| 4. LIS605 Library Management | 4. ANT651 Seminar in Linguistic Anthropology |
| 5. LIS636 The Library in American Society | 5. ANT698 Thesis (3 hours) |
| 6. LIS651 Introduction to Information Science | |
| 7. LIS666 Social Science Resources | |
| 8. LIS691 Thesis (3 hours) |
Library and Info Science Electives (6 hours) Anthropology Electives (15-18 hours)
| 1. LIS533 History of the Book | No more than 6 hours of field methods (ANT516 and 536) |
| 2. LIS646 Special Collections and Archives | No more than 9 hours of independent study (ANT692/792) |
| 3. LIS647 Introduction to Archival Administration | |
| 4. LIS649 Preservation of Documentary Materials |
In addition to the above, students must demonstrate proficiency in one foreign language (see Graduate Bulletin) or take 6 hours of graduate level quantitative research methods. Comprehensive examinations in both departments will also be administered.
If you would like further information concerning this program, please contact Dr. Marie Danforth (Anthropology and Sociology) or Dr. Antonio Rodriguez-Buckingham (Library and Information Science).
If you wish to apply to the Office of Graduate Studies online, click here.
Last Modified: July 28, 2005 9:03 AM
URL: http://www.usm.edu/antsoc/anthro/programs/duallib.html
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