THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD HAS
CLOSED.
St. John’s Division of Library and
Information Science funds 40 full scholarships for qualified
applicants who are interested in careers in urban special libraries
and information centers. Courses are held in Manhattan and on line.
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St. John’s University, in partnership
with the Metropolitan New York
Library Council (METRO) and the Law Library
Association of Greater New York (LLAGNY), will improve the
services offered by special libraries to their clients and to
affiliated libraries and members of the information professions by
recruiting and preparing 40 very committed students for future
employment in special libraries in the New York City metropolitan
area. This exciting
degree program focuses on leadership, professional involvement
and best practices. In addition to other benefits, a recent survey
indicates that salaries for experienced managers can exceed
$300,000, with approximately 1/3 of survey respondents reporting
salaries in excess of $150,000.
Tuition Benefit
Full tuition and fees for 40 students;
first cohort of 20 began January 2009 and second cohort of 20 began
May 2009.
Technology Benefits
- Practical hands-on instruction (for
areas where individuals and groups of students need improvement as
well as updates in the latest software)
- A wireless laptop for each cohort
member, including specialized software packages of importance to
students in the MLS program
- Access to the four fully wireless
campuses in the metropolitan area (Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan and
Oakdale)
- On-campus and remote access to over 180
library databases
- Access to the University’s Information
Technology support
- Workshops conducted by experts on blogs,
wikis, Web page design, digital libraries, virtual reference and
gamers/gaming and how these technologies can be applied in
curriculum and used in libraries
Additional Benefits
- Strong academic program in the library
and information sciences, supplemented with cross-domain courses in
Knowledge Management, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing Research,
Strategic Planning and other relevant subjects. Course content
focuses on developing evidence-based insights and technical
capabilities that lower costs and improve the value of information
assets held or used by the firm.
- Access to (and funding for) supplemental
education and technical training opportunities
- Access to the University’s Institute for Writing Studies, an
endowed program, which focuses on improving writing capabilities
for students at every level
- Access to presentations by outstanding
leaders in the field
- Interaction with leaders in the
field
- Formal mentoring by professionals
- Student membership in METRO and another
professional information organization of the student’s choice
- Funding for travel to participate in
conferences sponsored by approved associations of information
professionals.
- Classes are online and face-to-face in
Manhattan in the late afternoon, evenings or weekends. Internships
are available.
MLS Commitment
- Participate in workshops and other
co-curricular activities
Post-MLS Commitment
- Service in a special library or
information center in the NYC metropolitan area for a minimum of
three years
- Active engagement in the DLIS electronic
community of St. John’s Central, which will focus on mentoring and
sharing of information about trends and opportunities
- Active participation in professional
organizations
St. John’s University, Division of
Library and Information Science
The Division of Library and Information
Science is accredited by the American Library
Association.A St. John's education
offers a strong theoretical foundation coupled with the practical
experience necessary for success in dynamic problem-solving
environments. Through a mixture of service learning courses,
special projects, field trips and internships, you will be exposed
to information resources and introduced to the variety of work
environments that only New York can offer. All of this happens in a
supportive environment with world-renowned faculty and small class
sizes.