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IMLS Grant awarded to iSchool and Health Sciences Library System

The Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) announced a grant for $911,311 to support the creation and implementation of a new degree program, “Post Master's Degree Certificate of Advanced Studies in Health Sciences Librarianship.” The program will be managed jointly by the iSchool and the Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) at Pitt. Students who have already earned their MLIS degree will undertake specialized preparation for professional positions in health sciences libraries through  online coursework, an applied research project, mentoring experiences, and attendance at a national conference. The generous grant from IMLS will support the costs of curriculum development and evaluation, online course delivery infrastructure, and student recruitment. In addition, the grant will cover tuition costs for 27 students as they progress through this unique yearlong post-Master’s program. Students will be enrolled in the program beginning in May 2010. Learn more.