College of Communication and Information
School of Information
www.kent.edu/iSchool

About This Program

Dive into the world of medical librarianship with our graduate certificate. Gain essential skills for roles in hospitals, academic centers and government agencies, with the option to intern in a medical library for real-world experience. Join us and become a key player in managing healthcare information effectively! Read more...

Contact Information

• Meghan Harper | iSchool@kent.edu | 330-672-2782

• Connect with an Admissions Counselor: U.S. Student | International Student

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers

• Medical Librarian
• Medical Library Services Manager
• Research and Education Librarian
• Reference and Consumer Health Librarians
• Health Science Librarian
• Health Service Librarian

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Master's degree in library and information science or equivalent American Library Association-accredited master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale ¹
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé
• Goal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:²
  • Minimum 94 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
  • Minimum 65 PTE score
  • Minimum 120 DET score

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In calculating the total GPA, all grades from all courses taken at relevant level (baccalaureate or master's) from all institutions are required. Applicants who do not meet the minimum 3.000 GPA requirement must submit a statement that addresses the circumstances that contributed to the GPA and preparation for success in graduate study. Applicants should include recent professional achievements that indicate an ability to perform at a higher academic level to be considered for conditional admission to the program.

²

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadline

• Fall Semester
  • Application deadline: April 15
• Spring Semester
  • Application deadline: November 15
• Summer Term
  • Application deadline: March 15

Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Articulate and apply the principles of resource description, subject analysis, medical descriptors and qualifiers and cataloging management principles with medical resources in the medical library.
2. Describe and perform a medical reference interview and conduct information searching with evidence-based medicine principles and resources.
3. Describe information seeking behavior patterns and identify information needs for various user groups in medical libraries.
4. Apply knowledge of management, budgeting and advocacy in medical libraries.
5. Identify the ethical and legal considerations for health information professionals as it relates to HIPAA and the role of the health information professional.
6. Outline how health information literacy, patient-centered health and wellness information sources and practices can affect health care consumers in the community.

Full Description

The Medical Librarianship graduate certificate prepares students to work in medical and health sciences libraries; in the community; and as part of a health system, hospital, clinician office, academic center, government research agency or medical specialty organization. Students in the certificate have the option to intern at a medical library, which will allow them to apply their skills and knowledge, as well as to observe the typical daily activities and requirements of medical librarians.