REDEFINING WHAT'S POSSIBLE
REDEFINING WHAT'S POSSIBLE
Turn Curiosity into a Career!
Earn your Master of Library Science 100% online at 乐播传媒.
乐播传媒 is home to the longest running school library-focused program in Missouri, established in 1944. Our 100% online Master of Library Science is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Programs (CAEP) and nationally recognized by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Whether you want to advance your career as a library professional or expand your impact as an educator, you'll be supported by expert faculty with industry experience. Explore specialized career pathways and develop the expertise needed to serve diverse communities in school, public and academic libraries!
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鈥�乐播传媒 definitely helped me land my dream job. I was a special education teacher and elementary math coach and was always working
with teachers in the library. Somewhere along the way, I fell in love with librarianship.
It sparked something in me.鈥�
- Amanda Wise
School Librarian
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NATIONALLY-RANKED
乐播传媒鈥檚 award-winning Master of Library Science program has earned a longstanding reputation for preparing exceptional school librarians across Missouri and beyond. Our commitment to quality, affordability and student success has earned national recognition, including:
- Best Online Master鈥檚 in Library Science Degree Programs (OnlineMaster.com, 2026)
- Most Affordable Online Master鈥檚 in Library Science Programs (OnlineU, 2025)
When you choose 乐播传媒, you're joining a respected program designed to help you lead, inspire and make a lasting impact in your school community.
MORE THAN JUST BOOKS
Today's libraries are dynamic centers of learning, technology and community engagement. Whether you're looking to grow in your current role or transition into a new career, our program prepares you with the skills and credentials to make an impact.
Graduates pursue rewarding careers as:
- School librarian
- Children鈥檚 librarian
- Public librarian
- Library director
- Library media specialist
- Branch manager
YOU'VE GOT OPTIONS
If you already have a master's degree and are looking to increase your opportunities, our 30-credit-hour Ed.S. in Professional Leadership - Librarianship Option is designed to help you become a leader in librarianship and position yourself for a higher earning potential.
Interested in adding school library credentials to your r茅sum茅? We also offer a 12-credit-hour Graduate Certificate in K-12 School Librarianship designed for educators seeking specialized expertise in school library services.
CHOOSE FROM THREE LIBRARY PATHWAYS
Selecting one of our three pathways allows you to customize your studies to align with your specific career goals.
- Academic 鈥� This pathway is designed for graduate students who want to work in higher education. Specialized coursework provides the skills needed for teaching information literacy, supporting curriculum and scholarly communication.
- School 鈥� This pathway is designed for graduate students who want to be an educator in a school library. Specialized coursework provides the information-literacy skills you need to work with both students and teachers.
- Public 鈥� This pathway is designed for graduate students who want to be a librarian in a public library or community library. Specialized coursework examines issues impacting public libraries and develops skills for working with lifelong learning, outreach and developing dynamic programming.
鈥淓arning my master鈥檚 degree in Library Science from 乐播传媒 was one of the best decisions
I鈥檝e made for my career. The professors were supportive, and the program provided
me with valuable resources that I'm able to use in my own library.鈥�
- T'Quia Bandy
Library Media Specialist
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