Library and Information Studies (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits)
Offered by: Information Studies (Faculty of Arts)
Program credit weight: 15
Program Description
The Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Studies focuses on new and emerging topics in library and information studies. The program may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis, to a maximum of five years
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please refer to Visual Schedule Builder. A technical issue is causing the "Terms offered" field to incorrectly report "this course is not currently offered" for many courses in the Course Catalogue.
Complementary Courses
9-15 credits, three to five INFS courses chosen in consultation with the student's advisor with the exception of the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INFS 605 | Research Project 3. | 6 |
Research Project 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Under the supervision of a faculty member, data analysis and preparation of a research paper with potential for publication. | ||
| INFS 605D1 | Research Project 3. | 3 |
Research Project 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Under the supervision of a faculty member, data analysis and preparation of a research paper with potential for publication. | ||
| INFS 605D2 | Research Project 3. | 3 |
Research Project 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Under the supervision of a faculty member, data a analysis and preparation of a research paper with potential for publication. | ||
| INFS 689 | Selected Topics. | 3 |
Selected Topics. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Exploration of a topic in library and information studies which elaborates or augments the curriculum through an individualized program of directed study which will vary according to the student's interests. | ||
| INFS 696D1 | Research Paper 2. | 6 |
Research Paper 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Explores a minor topic relevant to the Graduate Diploma student's program of study and results in a scholarly paper with potential for publication. | ||
| INFS 696D2 | Research Paper 2. | 6 |
Research Paper 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Explores a minor topic relevant to the Graduate Diploma student's program of study and results in a scholarly paper with potential for publication. | ||
0-6 credits of non-INFS courses with a maximum of 3 credits from outside McGill. All such courses must be at a graduate level and receive prior approval of the student's adviser(s) and the School's Director.