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Online Certificate in Users and Library Services
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Users and Library Services
The online graduate certificate in Users and Library Services focuses provides a deep understanding how diverse groups of people search for and use information and information technologies. Additionally, it examines how these insights and concepts influence the design and utilization of effective library services. Through a four-course curriculum consisting of two required courses and two associated electives, graduates will develop a unique expertise that will position them to excel within government, nonprofit, and higher education community information environments as library service professionals through effective utilization of metadata functions and schemes, information architecture theories and practices, digital library technologies, data curation, and digital stewardship.
PROGRAM FEATURES
- Understanding of how diverse groups of people seek and use information in a variety of contexts
- Explore current issues in information literacy, including information evaluation, perspective, and bias
- Examine current trends in library and information services
- Flexible online classes taught by respected, industry-tested faculty within Drexel’s College of Computing & Informatics
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Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
| Required Courses | ||
| INFO 652 | Information Behavior | 3.0 |
| INFO 687 | Issues in Information Literacy | 3.0 |
| Elective Courses | 6.0 | |
| Choose 2 of the following | ||
|
INFO 649
|
Library Programming | |
|
INFO 650
|
Public Library Service | |
|
INFO 651
|
Academic Library Service | |
|
INFO 665
|
Collection Management | |
|
INFO 682
|
Storytelling | |
|
INFO 683
|
Resources for Children | |
|
INFO 684
|
Resources for Young Adults | |
| Total Credits | 12.0 | |
Admissions Criteria
- A four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution
- GPA of 3.0 in a prior completed degree, bachelor's and above
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- One letter of recommendation required, two suggested (academic, professional, or both)
- Essay/Statement of Purpose
- In approximately 500 words, describe what professional goals you hope to achieve, how an advanced degree facilitates that success and anything else you want the Admissions Review Board to know about you.
- Resume
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2024-2025 is $1438 per credit.
For the academic year 2024-2025, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
- This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2024-2025 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2024
September 23, 2024
December 7, 2024
December 9, 2024
December 14, 2024
Winter 2025
January 6, 2025
March 15, 2025
March 17, 2025
March 22, 2025
Spring 2025
March 31, 2025
June 7, 2025
June 9, 2025
June 14, 2025
Summer 2025
June 23, 2025
August 30, 2024
September 2, 2025
September 6, 2025
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