Academic advising
Orientation Materials for Spring 2010
- MLIS Course Planner
- MLIS 7000, Foundations of Library and Information Science, is required in the first
semester of study. This is a hybrid course that uses both online learning and one face-to-face weekend meeting.
Face-to-face Meeting dates for Spring 2010: Jan 23-24.
Meeting place to be determined. - Academic Calendar [a place to find registration schedules and other important dates]
- VSU E-Hiker's Survival Guide [pdf]
- MLIS Technology Training [ppt]
- VSU Graduate School Online Orientation
Optional Tracks in MLIS
- Archives [under development]
- Cataloging and Classification
- Health Sciences Librarianship
- Library Management
- Reference Sources and Services
- Technology
Program of Study Forms
A program of study is your record of the courses that you plan to take to fulfill graduation requirements and meet your career goals. It must be developed jointly by you and your advisor. Ask your advisor for help in selecting the appropriate form from the list below.
- Blank Program of Study Form [doc]
- Blank MLIS 1st MLIS Masters Form [doc]
- Blank MLIS 2nd MLIS Masters Form [doc]
- Dual MLIS & School Media Specialist Certification [doc]
Graduation Application
- Fill out these forms:
- Application for Degree Form [pdf]
- Curriculum Checklist [doc]
- Sign all forms in appropriate places.
- Write a check for $25, made out to Valdosta State University.
- Write a memo for the Bursary that includes
- Your student ID number (the one that starts with 870)
- Your expected semester of graduation
- Your advisor's full name
- Request that your receipt and forms be sent to your advisor, c/o MLIS Program, Odum Library.
- Send your forms, memo, and check to:
- Bursary, Valdosta State University, 1200 N. Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31698
- Send your advisor an e-mail that includes the date your mailed your packet.
Dual MLIS & School Media Specialist Certification
Preparation to serve children and teens in school and public libraries
- Checklist for Students [pdf] -- Read this first.
- Liability Insurance and Criminal Background Check [pdf]
- Program of Study Form for Dual MLIS & School Media Specialist Certification [doc]
- MLIS and Library Media Certification: What's the Conncection? [pdf]
Proposed Course Schedules
Advising Bulletins
- May 2009: Advising Bulletin [pdf]
- April 2009: Advising Bulletin [pdf]
- March 2009: Advising Bulletin [pdf]
- February 2009: Advising Bulletin [pdf]
- November 2008: Advising Bulletin [pdf]
- October 2008: Advising Bulletin [pdf]
- September 2008: Advising Bulletin [pdf]
- April 2008: Developing Your Program of Study [pdf]