MALS
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7.9
A university master's degree in the study of libraries and information
- noun
- /mælz/
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MALS
- His MALS helped him secure a position as a research information specialist.
Examples
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After completing her MALS, she became a university librarian.
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ANI MALS:
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ANI MALS:
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She earned her MALS to advance her career in library management.
Synonyms
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
6.0
A graduate degree for studying how libraries collect, organize and share information
is the abbreviated form used instead of the full name
Master of Library Science
vsMALS
6.1
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
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.