About the course

The Rare Books Specialization will prepare you for a career doing work with rare pieces of history and culture that delight with their depth, breadth, and scarcity. Your core specialization requirements will focus on the development, organization, and operation of rare book libraries and special collections. You’ll continue to hone your expertise as a rare books specialist by choosing from a broad range of electives, including courses in preservation, the history of books and libraries, manuscripts, and more. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Bloomington
Fall (August), 2024	Bloomington
Spring (January), 2025	Bloomington
Fall (August), 2025	Bloomington
Spring (January), 2026	Bloomington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Indiana University - Bloomington

We require the equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to be eligible for admissions. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in undergraduate studies is needed. And, a minimum of 3.2 in any graduate degree work is needed. If you do not have this GPA, you are required to submit GRE (or GMAT) scores. You may also submit an additional statement regarding your academic record.

　　Transcripts - Official transcripts from every previous college (U.S. and international) attended should be sent directly from the institution to the Department of Information and Library Science. Students enrolled in their Bachelor’s degree may apply.

　　Three letters of reference.

　　GRE or GMAT are not required for all other applications, except:

　　if your undergraduate GPA was below 3.0

　　if your previous graduate GPA was below 3.2

　　if your first language is not English

　　if your degree is from an international college or university.

　　TOEFL (minimum 100) scores are required if your first language is not English. The IELTS (minimum 7.0) is an option, too.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

　　About IELTS

　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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