Meet the iSchools
The School of Information at the University of Texas
The School of Information at the University of Texas aims to is to shape the field of information studies for human and social benefit by:
• Discovering new and vital knowledge about information
• Educating the next generation of leaders in the information professions
• Developing new scholars who will advance knowledge
• Improving society though service and collaboration
• Applying human-centered values to all our work
At the School of Information, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of citizens by enabling and supporting the curation, organization, and experience of information in ways that enhance lives. We believe:
• Humans are the center of the information lifecycle
• Information technologies must serve the needs of their users
• Access to information for all citizens is a requirement of a civil society
• Information systems should augment human and organizational capabilities
• Information quality raises ethical issues worthy of deep study
• Our cultural heritage requires our active engagement in matters of management, policy and preservation.