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A master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association, a recognized international program, or the equivalent in a closely related field of study. Students must submit official transcripts as evidence. Only official transcripts will be accepted.
Curriculum Vitae:
A complete curriculum vitae that provides an overview of education, work, publication, and other professional activities.
Personal Statement:
An essay (not exceeding 1000 words) indicating, as specifically as possible, the student's academic and professional goals in relation to the Library and Information Science doctoral program and identifying potential areas and/or topics in which the student expects to pursue dissertation research.
Recommendation Letter:
At least three references are required. Two references should be able to address your academic abilities, while the remaining references may discuss your professional experience and accomplishments. The Committee on Doctoral Studies may, on occasion, require additional references.
Writing Sample:
At least one example of scholarly research or professional writing in any format (print or electronic) which should be authored solely by the applicant. The student should describe fully any published or unpublished research, thesis, contributions to the professional or scholarly literature, and other professional or academic experience relevant to an assessment of his or her capacity to pursue research successfully. If the writing sample submitted is a co-authored publication, the applicant must explain the nature and extent of his or her contribution to the work, and should attach additional evidence as verification (for example, a statement by the primary author or co-author of the work, confirming the parts of the work contributed by the applicant).
Other Document:
If the candidate has had appropriate professional work experience in libraries, information centers, publishing, the information industry, education, or similarly related areas of professional activity, a brief description should be provided.