James Ritter didn’t always dream of being a librarian. Yet through a unique transition from working in the banking industry to pursuing a Master’s in Library and Information Science online with Drexel University, Ritter now finds himself in the top position in one of the largest libraries in his state.

“In the library world, and especially at the management level, it’s not common that they hire someone without the MSLIS degree,” said Ritter. “My boss at the time said ‘If you want to grow in the library field, you’ve got to get the degree.’” Read more

Drexel University’s nationally-ranked online Master of Science in Library & Information Science offers students transformative insight into the future of librarianship. Drexel offers five concentrations, including Archival Studies, Digital Curation, Digital Libraries, Library and Information Services and Youth Services.