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MALS

MALS

1 7.9
A university master's degree in the study of libraries and information
  • noun
  • /mælz/
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  • His MALS helped him secure a position as a research information specialist.

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Synonyms

MLS
vsMALS
  • Specialized
19 7.7

A graduate degree for people who work in libraries and manage information

is the abbreviation that specifies an arts-based version of the same degree

A graduate degree for studying how libraries collect, organize and share information

is the abbreviated form used instead of the full name

A university degree after a first degree that prepares you to work as a librarian

is the abbreviated arts-focused degree title rather than a general professional degree

Surface Forms

MALS singular
MALS plural

Etymology

MALS is the short form of Master of Arts in Library Science, a graduate degree for people who study libraries and how to manage information. So when someone says they have a MALS, it means they have a 'master's degree' in library work.