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The Graduate Diploma of Library and Information Studies programme is designed to prepare university graduates for careers in the library and information profession.

The Graduate Diploma of Library and Information Studies (GradDip) programme prepares graduates for work in a range of professional settings, including academic, public, and special libraries, as well as information-based roles in commercial, civic, health, and legal organisations. Our programmes instil professional ethics and social responsibility, foster lifelong continuing professional education, and provide opportunities for active engagement with diverse communities. The MLIS is an in person programme, structured to develop core professional competencies, as well as specialised knowledge and skills for librarians and information professionals. While the programme offers a generalist approach to suit multiple interests and aspirations, it is also possible to tailor learning to more specialised areas for particular career paths.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

The Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies (GradDip) programme is designed to prepare university graduates for professional careers in Library and Information Studies. The MLIS and GradDip degrees are highly regarded internationally; the school's accreditation by the Library Association of Ireland (LAI) is recognised by library associations elsewhere, covering Australia, Canada, and the United States. Recent graduates have dynamic careers as Digital Learning Librarians, Literacy Specialists, Chief Information Officers, and Library Directors.

Our Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) programme allows students to earn degrees that are accredited by professional organizations and internationally recognised. These degrees qualify students to work as library and information professionals in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe. Recent graduates have dynamic careers as Chief Information Officers, Library Directors and Knowledge Managers.
SILS also has vibrant research programmes and activities. Some MLIS students go on to take PhD or MLitt degrees at SILS. Some of the research areas that can be supervised by SILS academic staff include:

The use of new social media by individuals, groups and communities
Inter-organizational and inter-disciplinary collaboration
Technology to support collaboration in eResearch, medicine and other domains
Web 2.0 technologies and Virtual Research Environments
Healthcare information needs and behaviour
Information behaviour of scientists, healthcare professionals, and other professionals
Everyday life information behaviour
Evaluation of emerging technology
Ethical issues in information work