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Master of Library and Information Studies (M.L.I.S.)

1. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Academic standing of at least B, or second class, upper division, or a CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required. Courses in library and/or information studies taken before or as part of an undergraduate degree, or such courses taken in a school with a program not accredited by the American Library Association, cannot be accepted as credit toward the McGill M.L.I.S.
2. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English prior to admission. Such proof normally comprises the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based test), 100 (iBT Internet-based TOEFL) with a written score of at least 25 and a reading, speaking, and listening score not less than 20, or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7.5. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English may be asked to demonstrate English-language competency beyond the submission of the TOEFL or IELTS scores.
3. Competency in the use of computers is expected. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of the Windows operating system, particularly file management and word processing, and presentation software such as PowerPoint.
4. Previous library work experience, while not essential, will be given consideration in assessing an application, but this experience cannot replace academic criteria.

Ph.D. in Information Studies

1. Applicants should normally have a master's degree in Library and Information Studies (or equivalent). Master's degrees in other fields will be considered in relation to the proposed research.

   An applicant with a master's degree in Library and Information Studies (or equivalent) will normally be admitted into Ph.D. 2.

   An applicant with a master's degree in another field may be considered for admission as a Ph.D. 2 but will need to register for courses to upgrade background knowledge in library and information studies.

   An applicant who holds only a bachelor’s degree from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ or an approved institution in Information Studies (or equivalent) in exceptional circumstances may be admitted to Ph.D. 1.

   A CGPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 at both the undergraduate and graduate level is required.

2. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English prior to admission. Such proof normally comprises the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based test), 100 (iBT Internet-based TOEFL) with a written score of at least 25 and a reading, speaking, and listening score not less than 20, or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7.5. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English may be asked to demonstrate English-language competency beyond the submission of the TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Studies

1. Applicants should have a master's degree in Library and Information Studies from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or equivalent). Candidates will normally have at least three years' professional experience following completion of the M.L.I.S.
2. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English prior to admission. Such proof normally comprises the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based test), 100 (iBT Internet-based TOEFL) with a written score of at least 25 and a reading, speaking, and listening score not less than 20, or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7.5. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English may be asked to demonstrate English-language competency beyond the submission of the TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies

1. Applicants should have a master's degree in Library and Information Studies from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or equivalent). Admission of students with overseas degrees will be guided by the M.L.I.S. equivalency standards of the A.L.A. Applicants will normally have at least three years' professional experience following completion of the M.L.I.S.
2. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English prior to admission. Such proof normally comprises the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based test), 100 (iBT Internet-based TOEFL) with a written score of at least 25 and a reading, speaking, and listening score not less than 20, or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7.5. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English may be asked to demonstrate English-language competency beyond the submission of the TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Applicants to all programs must submit, or arrange for the submission of, the following documents, directly to the School. Additional requirements for each program are listed below.

1. A completed application form, available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply;
2. two sets of official transcripts of the applicant's university record showing degree(s) awarded; an official translation in either English or French is required for transcripts in another language;
3. two academic letters of recommendation, on letterhead, or, if degree was awarded more than five years ago, two employer letters of recommendation;
4. a covering letter outlining the reasons for wishing to undertake the program of study;
5. a curriculum vitae;
6. a non-refundable application fee of CAD $100, payable by credit card only.

Master of Library and Information Studies (M.L.I.S.)

Dates for Guaranteed Consideration

For dates for guaranteed consideration, please consult the following website: www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs. Then select Information Studies.

Application forms for entrance into the first year of the M.L.I.S. program should be submitted before the dates for guaranteed consideration as enrolment is limited.

Applicants may be interviewed by a member of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Committee or a delegate.

Ph.D. in Information Studies

Applicants must also provide a short (3-4 page) summary of the proposed research topic, identifying the applicant’s main research questions, the research trends that have led to the isolation of the questions, and ways in which the research could be conducted.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Staff Directory and Research sections of the School's website to assist in identifying possible dissertation supervisors and to become familiar with the School's research areas before applying to the program. Questions can be addressed to the Ph.D. Program Director, Professor Kimiz Dalkir.

Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Studies

Applicants must also provide a statement of areas of professional interest.

Dates for guaranteed consideration are the same as for the M.L.I.S. (see Master of Library and Information Studies (M.L.I.S.); Information Studies (Non-Thesis) (48 credits)).

Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies

Applicants must also provide a statement of areas of academic/research interest.

Dates for guaranteed consideration are the same as for the M.L.I.S. (see Master of Library and Information Studies (M.L.I.S.); Information Studies (Non-Thesis) (48 credits)).

Dates for Guaranteed Consideration

For dates for guaranteed consideration, please consult the following website: www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs. Then select Information Studies.