School of Library and Information Science
The School of Library and Information Science prepares information professionals to assume leadership roles in libraries and other information organizations. By emphasizing the practical application of knowledge and skills, the school trains students in the core principles of librarianship and information studies — information access, organization, services and management — as well as emerging fields incorporating electronic media such as digital collections, competitive intelligence, information architecture and website development.
The American Library Association first accredited the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree in 1967. The School of Library and Information Science is ranked in the top 20 among 62 accredited programs in the United States and Canada, according to the most recent U.S. News and World Report survey. The school is one of only 20 library and information science programs in the country to have a fully online MLIS program. The school has one of the largest graduate programs on campus, as well as one of the nation’s largest programs in library and information science. Faculty members conduct research into issues that enhance the value of library and information services as an essential component of cultural enrichment, knowledge dissemination, economic development and the overall quality of life.
The 2011 fall enrollment in the School of Library and Information Science is 577. Total enrollment includes 121 full-time and 456 part-time students.
Degrees/certificates granted 2010-11
|
Degrees/awards |
Minority |
White |
International |
Unknown |
Total |
|
Master’s degree |
24 |
152 |
1 |
35 |
212 |
|
Post-master’s certificate |
6 |
27 |
1 |
4 |
38 |
|
Total |
30 |
179 |
2 |
39 |
250 |
