Musicology or Music Theory (Master of Arts or Master of Music) and Master of Library Science

The dual degree program combines an MLS with an MA or MM in musicology or music theory. It combines the advantages of top-ranked graduate programs in library and information science and in music, as well as the opportunity to work with librarians and professional staff of one of the country's largest music libraries. Through enrollment in these curricula, students may earn two master's degrees by a combination of work in the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) and the School of Music amounting to a miminum of 60 credit hours (6 credits are shared between the two degrees). Applicants are expected to hold at least a bachelor's degree in music from an accredited four-year collegiate institution. For this program, students must apply for admission to both schools and the Music Librarianship Specialization and meet the admission criteria established for all three. (The admissions committee for the specialization consists of the IU music librarians.) Degrees from both the schools must be awarded simultaneously.

In addition to the SLIS S401 pre-requisite, students must complete:

1. The MLS Foundation courses (15 credit hours).
2. MUS M539 Introduction to Music Bibliography (3 cr.)
3. SLIS S605 (L596) - Internship in Library and Information Science Internship in Library and Information Science (6 cr.). P: M539; P: S504. Two 3-cr. internships in one or two areas related to music librarianship (e.g., music cataloging, music collection development, music reference, music technology), approved by the coordinator of the Music Librarianship Specialization.
4. SLIS S655 (L631) - Music Librarianship Seminar in Music Librarianship (3 cr.) (P:M539, P or concurrent: S504 (L520) - Cataloging or consent of instructor.) Music library administration, circulation, collection development, facilities and design, recording collections, reference, and technology; music printing and publishing.
5. SLIS elective courses sufficient to bring the total of SLIS credit hours completed to 30.

Additional Links

• School of Music
• School of Music - Musicology Department
• School of Music - Music Theory Department
• William and Gayle Cook Music Library, IUB
• Lilly Library of Rare Books and Manuscripts (includes music)
• Music Library Association
• Music Librarianship at IU
• Major Orchestra Librarians' Association (MOLA)
• International Association of Music Libraries, Archives, and Documentation Centres

Note on Tuition Costs:

Students in SLIS dual-degree programs may find variance in their tuition charges. There is not a standardized method of coding students in dual-degree programs. The School of Library and Information Science, the University Graduate School, the Law School, the School of Music, the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the School of Journalism, and other academic units each charge different graduate tuition rates per credit hour. You will be coded in one school. If, as you near the half-way point in your dual degree program, you will contact either school (SLIS or your other unit), we can arrange to change your coding so that they second half of your degree will be charged at the other unit's tuition rate. Check with the Recorder of either school if you have questions.