Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship Specialization (effective August 2008)

Requirements prior to August 2008

Candidates in this joint program receive the MLS degree and the Specialization. The Specialization will be noted on the transcript [effective for May 2009 graduates].

This 18 credit hour specialization may be completed within the elective options of the MLS degree. In consultation with their advisors, students complete the core course requirements (15 credit hours plus S401) and 18 hours of specialization credits:

• S583 - Rare Book Librarianship
• and 12 credits from the following electives or other courses approved by the director of the specialization:
  • S580 - History of Libraries
  • S582 - Preservation
  • S584 - Manuscripts
  • S629 - Topics in Information Sources and Services
  • S652 - Digital Libraries
  • S680 - The Book to 1450
  • S681 - The Book 1450 to the Present
  • S684 - Descriptive Bibliography

Students must also complete a 3-credit internship (S605) related to rare books and manuscripts.

There are limited openings in this highly competitive specialization, which is available only on the Bloomington campus. Some classes have limited enrollment and require faculty authorization.

Specialization Advisor:
Joel Silver, Librarian and Curator of Books, Lilly Library
(silverj@indiana.edu)

Other resourcess

• IU Lilly Library (Rare Books and Manuscripts)
• ALA Rare Books and Manuscripts Section