Library Media and Information Technologies
Program Statement
The goal of the graduate program in library media and information technologies is to prepare individuals for professional positions in a variety of information and educational settings. The Library Media and Information Technologies program, located within the Department of Leadership Studies, is designed for individuals who may be (1) planning careers in school library media centers at the elementary, middle, and secondary district levels and at regional educational cooperatives or, (2) planning careers as children and youth librarians in public, college, and special information centers. (Graduate Bulletin)
LIBM Faculty
LIBM Deadline Dates
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Spring 2011 |
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| January | 8 | LIBM Program Orientation - 8:30 a.m. Mashburn Hall (College of Education); New students MUST attend. |
| January | 13 | First day of Spring term |
| February | 11 | may Graduation Application Deadline |
| March | 19-27 | Spring Break |
| April | 4 | Advanced Registration for Summer & Fall terms |
| April | 23 | Exit Portfolio due date |
| April | 30 | Exit Portfolio presentations - 8:30 a.m. Mashburn Hall (College of Education); Open to public. |
| May | 7 | Commencement, Location TBA |
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Summer 2011 |
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| June | 4 | LIBM Program Orientation - 8:30 a.m. Mashburn Hall (College of Education); New students MUST attend. |
| June | 6 | First day of Summer I term |
| June | 10 | August Graduation Application Deadline |
| July | 11 | First day of Summer II term |
| July | 30 | Exit Portfolio due date |
| August | 6 | Exit Portfolio presentations - 8:30 a.m. Mashburn Hall (College of Education); Open to public. |
| August | 12 | Commencement |
For the full Academic Calendar through Summer 2012, click here: Academic Calendar 2010-2012.
INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Potential students are required to submit a Graduate School application to the Graduate School as well as their GRE scores (ETS), a copy of their current teaching license, a letter of employment verifying at least two years of classroom experience, and their collegiate transcripts.
The LIBM Program of Study is available here and on the Department's Student Resources page.
A variety of scholarships and grants are available for LIBM students. For applications and more information, see the Department's Student Resources page.
INFORMATION FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
Current LIBM students may find the following forms, documents, and information in the Department's Student Resources page:
Program of Study (doc); Applications and information on a variety of scholarships and grants are available for LIBM students; Course Rotations & Texts; Distance Education Information and Tutorials; Practicum Application, Information, & Forms; PRAXIS II Assessment; LIBM Exit Portfolio Guidelines & Scoring Rubric; Arkansas Teacher Licensure Forms & Information; and Professional Organizations.
LIBM Program deadlines are updated each semester.