The Directory, available in two formats, provides information about library and information studies programs that are accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).

Standards for Accreditation of Master’s Programs in Library & Information Studies - the standards to which ALA-accredited library and information studies programs must adhere.

Each entry includes contact information, program name, date through which it is accredited, and distance education opportunities. You can search by state/province, distance education …

Q: We have a candidate from a specific program or one I don't recognize. Has it been, or is it, accredited by ALA? A: The Office for Accreditation maintains a list of all programs that have …

If you desire a position that requires a master of library science degree, the fact that your degree is ALA accredited is perhaps the most important factor. There are over 50 programs in the …

American Library Association

ALA accreditation indicates that the program has undergone an external review and meets the ALA Committee on Accreditation's Standards for Accreditation.

The American Library Association currently accredits library programs on the master's level within North America. The following countries have been identified as having "formal" accreditation …

Below is a list of all library and information studies programs accredited by ALA since 1925. It is arranged by institution and includes currently and formerly accredited programs.

The Master of Science program was created in 1951, renamed the Master of Library Science in 1973, and renamed the Master of Library & Information Science in 1986.