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The online Library Science program at Drexel wasn’t about just giving you the answer to problems; it was about finding inspiration and implementing new ideas.

Tiffany Chow
San Diego, CA
MS in Library and Information Science '13

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Take the first step toward earning your 
MSI in Library and Information Science today!

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MSI in Library and Information Science

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Program Features

  • Earn your MSI in as few as 18 months
  • Available online or on-campus 
  • ALA-accredited for over a century 
  • No specific undergraduate major or prior library experience required

Drexel University’s Master of Science in Information–Library and Information Science (MSI-LIS) empowers students to shape how knowledge is organized, preserved, and accessed in a rapidly evolving digital world. As one of the nation’s oldest and most respected LIS programs with ALA-accreditation since 1924, Drexel seamlessly blends academics with cutting-edge technological training to prepare their students for meaningful, future-forward careers.

Top-ranked, ALA-accredited program (#13 overall; #1 in Information Systems; #3 in Digital Librarianship, U.S. News & World Report 2025) with a technology-forward curriculum grounded in metadata, digital preservation, library systems, UX, analytics, AI, and emerging LIS tools. 
Student-centered learning is supported by expert faculty; personalized academic advising; and career guidance across public, academic, corporate, and cultural information environments.
A powerful network of alumni and partners provides students with meaningful professional connections and real-world opportunities.
A two-term experiential capstone provides practice-based work with libraries, archives, nonprofits, and cultural institutions across Philadelphia and beyond. 
This flexible, future-ready degree will prepare graduates for lead roles across library and information science careers. 

Program Highlights

The Drexel Advantage

Expert Faculty

Learn from active scholars and practitioners who bring real-world insight into every course and help you connect theory to practice.

Unmatched Flexibility

Study online or on campus. Drexel offers full‑time and part‑time options for students balancing work, life, and professional growth. 

Career-Ready Curriculum

Gain the strategic and technical skills needed for leadership roles within libraries, government agencies, research organizations, and more.