Information Culture and Data Stewardship

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Master of Library and Information Science

Offered both on-campus and online, our ALA-accredited MLIS 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 in Library and Information Science program will help enable you to conduct critical research as well as prepare you for fulfilling careers in research and academia.

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Design Methods Sequence

This program provides MLIS students with an opportunity to investigate information problems and implement real-world solutions. Students collaborate with organizations like the University Library System, CMU University Libraries, and more.

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Field Experiences

Field experiences allow students the opportunity to apply their learning to a practical work experience. Placements are available in corporate libraries, medical libraries, legal libraries, academic libraries, public libraries, archives, and more.

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Practicum in School Libraries

As part of the SLCP specialization, students are required to complete LIS 2922 in a school library, working collaboratively with teachers, teaching information literacy skills, providing services to students and teachers, and managing resources.

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Partners Program

An innovative out-of-the-classroom opportunity, students gain critical professional experience and skills at Pittsburgh’s regional libraries, information centers, archives, cultural institutions, and corporations.

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Mary Kay Biagini
Department Chair, ICDS
biagini@pitt.edu

Zoe Nehrer
Department Administrator, ICDS
zon16@pitt.edu

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