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MSLIS Program: Complementary Courses and More: Home

On-campus LIS students may use this guide if they are unsure about what courses to take in what order. Please note that these are suggestions not requirements.

Welcome

Congratulations on beginning your journey through the Master of Science in Library and Information Science program at Syracuse University. This LibGuide is meant to complement the MSLIS Student Handbook, and be your go-to guide for discovering information on what courses to take in what order*, upcoming LISSA events, opportunities for networking and professional development, and more.

 

*Please note that these are suggestions. Not all students will take courses in the same order due to varying circumstances. Please direct any questions you may have to your academic advisor. 

Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA) Happenings

WEEKLY MEETINGS

Wednesdays at 6 p.m. ET in Hinds Hall rm 121

Live streamed on Adobe Connect. Enter room here

LISSA's CONTACT INFORMATION

chapter email: lissasyracuse@gmail.com

chapter Instagram: su_lissagram

Click here to visit the chapter Facebook

Click here to visit the chapter website

Suggested Course Combinations for On-Campus LIS Students

COMBINATION A

Taking 9 credits per semester over four semesters:

Semester 1 (fall): IST 511, IST 605 & IST 616

Semester 2 (spring): IST 613 & two 3-credit electives

Semester 3 (fall): IST 614, IST 971 & 3-credit elective

Semester 4 (spring): IST 618 & two 3-credit electives

COMBINATION B

Taking 6-9 credits over 5 semesters

Semester 1 (fall): IST 511, IST 605 & IST 616

Semester 2 (spring): IST 613 & two 3-credit electives

Semester 3 (summer): IST 971 & 3-credit elective

Semester 4 (fall): IST 614 & 3-credit elective

Semester 5 (spring): IST 618 & 3-credit elective

Suggested Course Combinations for Online LIS Students

Term

Course 1

Course 2

Term 1

IST 511

IST 605

Term 2

IST 616

Elective

Term 3

IST 614

Elective

Term 4

IST 613

Elective

Term 5

IST 618

Elective

Term 6

IST 971

Elective

 

iSchool Librarian: Brenna

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Brenna Helmstutler
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Hi! As the liaison librarian for the School of Information Studies (iSchool), I assist students, faculty, and staff with library research queries. My general work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-3:30 Eastern.

I will be in Hinds iCafe' at the following dates on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 this semester:
-February 21
-March 27
-April 24

For additional help outside of my work hours or for immediate assistance, go to https://library.syracuse.edu/get-help for multiple contact options including live chat (available 24/7), text, and email.
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