The U.P. School of Library and Information Studies offers BLIS and MLIS programs in Library and Information Science with areas or tracks of specialization in: 1) Information Systems and Technology; 2) Archives and Records Management; 3) Medical Librarianship; 4) Law Librarianship; and 5) General Librarianship.
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) – The BLIS program is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in professional librarianship, research, training, publishing and book trade, public relations, consultancy, and information-related business.
Program Details
BLIS Curriculum Checklist (Batch 2011-2017)
BLIS Curriculum Checklist (Batch 2018 onward)
BLIS Course Descriptions – 2011 onwards
Application Requirements
BLIS Credentials
BLIS Application Form
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) - The MLIS program offers professional preparation for careers in academic, special, public and research libraries and in related occupations such as managing archival collections, teaching and consultancy.
Application Requirements (2021)
MLIS Requirements and Application Process
MLIS Application Form
MLIS Application Fee Bill
Diploma in Librarianship – The Diploma in Librarianship is a one year program that provides formal training to those who desire to work in libraries. The areas of concentration of the program are law librarianship and health sciences librarianship. Specifically, the program’s aims are:
to develop the requisite competence for those who will be employed in specialized libraries to enhance the capability and upgrade the skills and competence of those who are already in specialized libraries; and to provide librarians with the basic understanding of the specialized professions and use of specialized libraries.
We are not currently accepting applicants to the Diploma program. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for the Master of Library and Information Science Program, especially those who need a professional qualification for the legal practice of librarianship in the Philippines (i.e. as a requirement to take the Librarians Licensure Examination).
Documents for Current Students
MLIS Plan A/ B Program of Study Curriculum Checklist – 2011
MLIS Plan B Program of Study Curriculum Checklist – 2010
MLIS Course Descriptions – 2011