Library and Information Science

Library and Information Science prepares you to organize, manage, and share information in a world that depends on it.

Coming soon to Long Beach City College, this bachelor’s degree will help you turn a passion for learning and organization into a meaningful career across libraries, digital archives, and information centers.

You’ll build skills in information organization, research strategies, digital asset management, and information technologies, while gaining experience with tools that shape how information is accessed and used.

With these skills, you can step into a field that supports education, research, and lifelong learning, with opportunities to build your career close to home.

Library and Information Science puts you at the center of how people find, use, and trust information.

You’ll build skills to organize and manage information, support research, and use technology to make knowledge accessible across libraries, schools, and digital environments.

As information and digital resources continue to grow, there is an increasing need for professionals who can manage, protect, and guide access to it. This path can lead to meaningful work that supports education, research, and community access.

If you are interested in helping others navigate information and solve real-world challenges, this path can help you build a career in a field that supports learning, access, and the development of informed communities.

A bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science can open the door to careers such as:

• Information Specialist

• Digital Archivist

• Library Media Specialist

• Research Services Manager

• Records Manager

• Information Analyst

Graduates may find work in public and academic libraries, school districts, museums, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies, helping people find, use, and trust the information they rely on every day.

This bachelor's degree also creates a clear pathway to graduate study for students who want to earn a master’s degree and pursue professional librarian roles. It’s a practical step toward a career that blends technology, research, and community impact with room to grow.