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Creating the Future

For more than 120 years, we have been educating, mentoring, and empowering future leaders, librarians, archivists, and other information professionals to understand and address the information needs of people, organizations, and communities.

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At the Intersection of Information, Human Needs, Ethics, and Communities

We are committed to contributing to the common good through community-centered scholarship and teaching in data, information, and library studies. 

120+ years
since the MLIS program began in 1901
#16
in U.S. News & World Report Best Libraries and Information Studies Programs (tie)
100+ years
of continuous ALA accreditation (since 1924)
Academics
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Master of Library and Information Science
Online or on-campus, our ALA-accredited master's program will provide you with the necessary tools to manage the extensive amounts of information that exist today.
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PhD in Library and Information Science
Our PhD program will enable you to conduct critical research as well as prepare you for fulfilling careers in research and academia.

Leading-Edge Courses

Our curriculum addresses the latest skills and technologies available in the library and information fields while staying customizable to meet students' individual career objectives.

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Hands-On Learning

Experiential learning is a cornerstone of our degree programs. Opportunities through the Design Methods Sequence, field experience, practicum, and our Partners Program are available.

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Socially Embedded Research

Our faculty participate in research that aims to answer critical questions regarding data management, preservation, libraries, and more with social impact in mind.

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Accreditation

The American Library Association (ALA) accredits master’s programs in library and information studies across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. In 2021, our MLIS Program was successfully re-accredited by the ALA for seven years until 2028. 

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