MASTER in library and information science

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to be able to:

a. Demonstrate advance knowledge, ability and competence in applying pedagogical innovations in providing user-education programs and information literacy in the academic community.

b. Able to understand, develop, and sustain arguments about and critically evaluate current problems, principles and concepts in library and information science of which should be at the forefront of developments in the discipline. Manifest leadership on technology integration and innovation;

c. Exhibit comprehensive understanding of the methods of inquiry in his/her research or advance scholarship and how these methods are used to create or interpret knowledge about the subject field including evaluation of current research and methodologies related to the discipline.

d. · Creatively and systematically deal with complex issues within a field, make judgments or decisions in the absence of complete data, and clearly communicate one’s justification for such actions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Target Clientele:

The target clientele of the program are students who graduated under the BLIS Curriculum or its equivalent who wish to pursue advanced graduate education in the field of Library and Information Science, especially those who need an MA degree in order to qualify and take the licensure examination for librarians. Non-LIS majors who want to take the Master’s program are required to take DIPLOMA course in Library and Information Science before being accepted to the Master’s program.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a General Point Average of 85%, 2.0, B or better.

Pass the Graduate College Admissions Test (GCAT)

Submit the following documentary requirements:

a. Transcript of Records with General Point Average of 85%, 2.0, B or better

b. Certificate of GPA/GWA from School Registrar

c. 2x2 colored picture with name tag

d. Accomplish the Application Form from this link: https://pwebss.pnu.edu.ph/pnu/applicants/ and send the PDF version with other documents

e. Proof of payment of the entrance examination fee (400.00)*

f. Recommendation Letter from three (3) former mentors/professors with contact details

*Deposit the entrance examination fee to this account:

Bank Name: Landbank of the Philippines

Account Name: PNU Special Trust Fund

Account Number: 1982-1011-38

Bank Address: YMCA Branch, New YMCA Building Complex, A.J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila, Philippines

Submit the scanned copy of the following documents to graduate.admissions@pnu.edu.ph in ONE (1) PDF file. File name format should be:

LastName, FirstName_Type Of Document (ex. DelaCruz,Juan_TOR)

Format for the subject of the email:

GCAT MA-LastName, FirstName (ex. GCAT MA-DelaCruz,Juan)

Note: The email address is for the submission of admission requirements only

Curriculum

The MLIS curriculum consists of 12 units of core courses, 6 units of innovation management courses, 21 units of specialization courses, 3 units of elective course, a comprehensive exam, and a 6-unit Thesis.

Core Courses (15 Units)

Code Course Title Units

ED 701 Contemporary Philosophy of Education 3

ED 702 Quantitative Research Method 3

ED 703 Qualitative Research Method 3

ED 704 Independent Study for Educational Innovation 3

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT COURSES (6 Units)

Code Course Title

Inv 701 Design Thinking for Education

Inv 702 Principles and Strategies in innovation and Knowledge Management

Specialization Courses (18 Units)

Code Course Title

LIS 701 Foundation and Perspectives of Information Science

LIS 702 Advanced Collection Management

LIS 703 Reference and User Services

LIS 704 Organization of Recorded Knowledge and Information

LIS 705 Organizational Management and Strategy

LIS 706 Technology Management of Libraries and Information Centers

LIS 707 Seminar in Thesis Writing in Library and Information Science

Elective Courses (3 Units, any of these courses)

Code Course Title

LIS 708 Managing Media and Information Literacy

LIS 709 Philippine Librarianship

LIS 710 Global Librarianship

LIS 711 Archives and Records Management

LIS 712 Database management, Programming and Information Systems for Libraries

LIS 713 Library Services for the Undeserved Groups

LIS 714 Introduction to Information Science

LIS 715 Public Relations and Marketing in Libraries and Information Centers

Thesis (6 Units)

TW1/RP1/PD1 Thesis Writing/Research Publication/Project Development

TW2/RP2/PD2 Thesis Writing/Research Publication/Project Development

Comprehensive Examination

The comprehensive examination is taken after completing all academic courses, prior to Concept Paper Defense and Thesis Writing enrollment.

Faculty:

1. Antonio, Roaima Lynn B.

Doctor of Education - Curriculuma and Instruction (CIN) - On-Going

Master of Arts in Education with Specialization in Library Science (MAEdLS)

Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in Library Science (BSELS)

2. Gallardo-Porteza, Wilma B.

Master of Arts in Library Science (MALS)

Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in Library Science (BSELS)

4. Hernandez, Teresita G. (Part-Time)

Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Supervision

Master of Arts in Library Science (MA LS)

Master in Public Administration (MPA)

Bachelor of Science in Education, Major in Library Science (BSELS)

For more details about the program, you may contact:

Admissions Office: graduate.admissions@pnu.edu.ph

Institute of Knowledge Management: ikm@pnu.edu.ph

Office of the Institute Director:

Niño D. Naldoza

naldoza.nd@pnu.edu.ph