University of North Texas School of Library and Information Sciences - Georgia Cohort MLS Program

 

The University of North Texas School of Library and Information Sciences - Georgia Cohort MLS Program is beginning a new cohort in September 2008. Through this outstanding program, students can earn a masters degree by participating in two four-day institutes (August 29 - September 1, 2008 and January 16 - 19, 2009), with the remainder of the instruction via the web. Information and answers to your questions about the application process can be found on the UNT webpage on the Master's Admission Checklist - http://www.unt.edu/slis/apppacket/checklist2.htm .

For the first time, the Emory University - Robert W. Woodruff Libraries in partnership with the University of North Texas School of Library and Information Sciences and the Atlanta University Center - Robert W. Woodruff Library is offering scholarships and related support for students admitted to the UNT/SLIS Georgia Cohort for Fall 2008. The funding is sponsored by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

A variety of awards and enrichment activities will be offered as part of
this program including:

$12,800 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
 - Awarded to 35 students admitted to the 2008 Georgia Cohort of the University of North Texas School of Library and Information Sciences
 - Paid in two annual increments this amount represents more than 60% of the total current tuition cost of the UNT masters program.
 - Specialized weekend seminars on Digital Libraries and Professional Development
 - Internship Opportunities at Georgia libraries including the Woodruff Libraries at Emory University and the Atlanta University Center
 - Reimbursement for Student Dues for the American Library Association and the Georgia Library Association
 - A Mentor program to match you with a Georgia Librarian

Visit the SLIS homepage for more information regarding the program and courses at http://www.unt.edu/slis . For application procedures and information see the Masters Admission Checklist at http://www.unt.edu/slis/apppacket/checklist2.htm .

Come hear about the UNT/SLIS Masters Georgia Cohort Program and the IMLS Atlanta Scholarship at Information Sessions to be held in the Atlanta area and Georgia in October:

Monday, October 15, 2007
Dr. Robert E. Fulton
Regional Library at Ocee
5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd.
Alpharetta GA 30005-4601
Phone: (770) 360-8897
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
For Directions: http://www.af.public.lib.ga.us/ocee__dr__robert_e__fulton_regional__at.html


Monday, October 15, 2007
Emory University - White Hall
Room 206
301 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: (404) 727-9048
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
For Directions: http://www.emory.edu/directions.cfm
(Parking map is attached)

Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center
Virginia Lacy Jones Exhibition Hall
111 James P. Brawley Dr., SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
Phone: (404) 978-2000
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
For Directions: http://www.auctr.edu/libraryinfo/directions.asp