About the course

Rare Books and Special Collections are houses all over the world. Palmer Schools coursework is designed for students intending to pursue careers in research libraries, cultural institutions and the book trade. Students develop proficiency in rare book librarianship, the history of the book, rare book cataloging and descriptive bibliography, preservation, archival techniques, and exhibition planning. They become acquainted with major collections through field trips, meetings with local experts, and internships. The program makes extensive use of the rich rare book and special collections libraries in the greater New York City area. Students will have the opportunity to explore special collections of film, posters, photographs, maps, art, printed ephemera and other historical artifacts. Specialized courses in book history are also available through the Palmer School’s unique partnership with Rare Book School at the University of Virginia. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Brookville
Fall (September), 2024	Brookville
Spring (January), 2025	Brookville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Long Island University - C.W. Post

Official copies of undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities attended.

　　Applicants must have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent in a bachelor’s program or in the last two years of the undergraduate program. Applicants who have not have completed their degrees prior to submitting the admission application should submit a transcript without the final semester’s grades. Such applicants may be accepted pending receipt of their final degree noted on official transcript.

　　Applicants whose undergraduate average is below a 3.0 may be required to submit the results of the Graduate Record Exam or Miller Analogies Test taken in the last five years. Students already holding a master’s degree or who can show successful completion of coursework in graduate school will not be required to take the GRE or MAT exams.

　　Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s potential in the profession and ability to complete a graduate program

　　A current résumé

　　A personal statement that describes the applicant’s motivation for seeking the degree, special areas of interest, and career objectives in the profession (no more than 1000 words).

　　Students for whom English is a second language must submit official score results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The required minimum acceptable TOEFL score is: 79 Internet-based (213 computer based or 550 paper-based) or minimum IELTS score: 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Long Island University - C.W. Post. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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