
The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Library and Information Science provides a comprehensive, diversified program of quality education for professional librarians, archivists, and information specialists. It performs a vital role in the development and expansion of library services at all levels and in the continuing education of practicing information specialists throughout the region.
The Master of Library and Information Science program at The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). It is the only program in the state to hold this distinction. Licensure of the school library media specialist is recognized by the state of Mississippi. The curriculum for the School Library Media Specialist master's program has been approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the American Library Association (ALA). The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
For more information please visit the School of Library and Information Science's Webpage at: http://www.usm.edu/slis/.