Library science (often termed library studies or library and information science) is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information. Most professional library jobs require a professional post-baccalaureate degree in library science as a basic credential but this varies widely in different countries. There are also bachelor's, associate, and certificate programs in library science, which provide formal training of paraprofessional library workers, library technicians, and clerks—as well as preparation for graduate study in library science. A library school is an institution of higher learning specializing in the professional training of librarians. As of 14 February 2022 there are 64 American Library Association-accredited Library science programs in Canada and the United States^[1] and as of July 2014, 16 UK institutions offering CILIP-accredited programmes.^[2]

Australia

• Charles Sturt University, multi-campus
• Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
• Open Universities Australia, online
• RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria
• University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia

Bangladesh

• East West University
• National University, Bangladesh
• Noakhali Science and Technology University
• University of Rajshahi
• University of Dhaka

Brazil

• Alagoas, Federal University of
• Amazonas, Federal University of
• Bahia, Federal University of
• Brasília, University of
• Ceará, Federal University of
• Espírito Santo, Federal University of
• Minas Gerais, Federal University of
• São Paulo, University of
• State of Rio de Janeiro, Federal University of
• Rio de Janeiro, University of

Canada

• Alberta, University of
• British Columbia, University of
• Dalhousie University
• McGill University
• Montreal, University of
• University of Ottawa
• Toronto, University of
• Western Ontario, University of

France

• Ecole nationale supérieure des Sciences de l'Information et des Bibliothèques

Germany

• Berlin School of Library and Information Science
• Cologne University of Applied Sciences
• Fachhochschule Potsdam
• Hanover University of Applied Sciences
• Hochschule der Medien
• Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur/HTWK)
• Technische Hochschule Köln
• University of Applied Sciences Hamburg

Hungary

• Eötvös Loránd University

India

• Aligarh Muslim University
• Andhra University
• Assam University
• Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
• Banaras Hindu University
• Bangalore University
• Bundelkhand University
• Delhi University
• Dibrugarh University
• Gauhati University
• Goa University
• Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
• Indian Statistical Institute (DRTC)
• Indira Gandhi National Open University
• Jadavpur University
• Jiwaji University
• Jodhpur National University
• Mangalore University
• Nirwan University Jaipur
• Mizoram University
• Netaji Subhas Open University
• North Bengal University
• North-Eastern Hill University
• Pondicherry University
• Rabindra Bharati University
• SNDT Women's University
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences
• University of Burdwan
• University of Calcutta
• University of Kalyani
• University of Madras
• University of Mysore
• Vidyasagar University
• Central University of Gujarat

Iran

• Al-Zahra University
• Allameh Tabataba'i University
• Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
• Kharazmi University
• Razi University
• Shahed University
• Shahid Beheshti University
• Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz
• Shiraz University
• Tarbiat Modares University
• University of Isfahan
• University of Tabriz
• University of Tehran

Ireland

• Dublin Business School
• University College Dublin
• Ulster University

Israel

• Bar-Ilan University

Kenya

1. Moi University
2. Mt. Kenya University
3. Kenyatta University
4. Technical University of Kenya
5. Kisii University

Nigeria

• Delta State University, Abraka
• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
• Ahmadu Bello University
• Babcock University
• University of Ibadan
• University of Ilorin
• University of Maiduguri
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University
• Tai Solarin University of Education
• Federal University of Technology, Minna
• Abia State University Uturu
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
• Madonna University, Okija
• Ambrose Alli University
• Imo State University, Owerri
• Lead City University, Ibadan
• University of Benin
• Kogi State University, Anyigba
• Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
• Taraba State University, Jalingo
• Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
• Bayero University Kano
• Federal University Dutse, Jigawa

Pakistan

• University of the Punjab, Lahore
• The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur
• University of Sargodha, Sargodha
• University of Peshawar, Peshawar
• University of Karachi, Karachi
• University of Balochistan
• Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

Peru

• Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
• National University of San Marcos

Portugal

• University of Lisbon
• University of Coimbra
• University of Porto

Singapore

• Nanyang Technological University

South Korea

• Chung-Ang University
• Ewha Womans University
• Kyonggi University
• Keimyung University
• Yonsei University
• Pusan University
• Daejin University

South Africa

• Cape Town, University of
• Durban University of Technology
• Fort Hare, University of
• Johannesburg, University of
• KwaZulu-Natal, University of
• Limpopo, University of
• Pretoria, University of
• South Africa, University of
• Walter Sisulu University
• Western Cape, University of
• Zululand, University of

Sri Lanka

• University of Kelaniya

Sweden

• Borås, University of

Taiwan

• Fu Jen Catholic University
  • Department of Library and Information Science
• National Chengchi University
  • Graduate Institute of Library, Information and Archival Studies
• National Chung Hsing University
  • Graduate Institute of Library and Information Science
• National Taiwan University
  • Department of Library and Information Science
• National Taiwan Normal University
  • Graduate Institute of Library and Information Studies
• Tamkang University
  • Department of Information and Library Science

United Kingdom

In the UK CILIP (the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) accredits university courses for professional acceptance.

• Aberystwyth University
• Brighton, University of
• Cranfield University
• Glasgow, University of
• King's College London
• London, City University
• Loughborough University
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Northumbria University
• Robert Gordon University
• Sheffield, University of
• Strathclyde, University of
• University College London
• West of England - Bristol, University of
• Wrexham Glyndŵr University

United States

See also

• List of information schools

References