Who are the iSchools?
University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science
The University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) is recognized as a premier institution, consistently named one of the top LIS schools in the nation. GSLIS has earned its reputation by creating pioneering and innovative educational opportunities, including the oldest extant doctoral program in the country (1948), our award-winning online education program (LEEP in 1996), and an advanced degree in digital libraries (2005).
Today, GSLIS is a charter member of the iSchools Project, a community of schools interested in the relationship between information, technology, and people and committed to increasing the visibility of the LIS field. Founded in 1893, GSLIS helped establish and develop the methods used in the field of library and information science. Today we continue this tradition by translating the core principles of library science — information organization, access, use, and preservation — to meet the needs of our information society. This natural integration of library science and information science allows for opportunities to enhance and strengthen learning, teaching, and research: at GSLIS, we understand that fluency with current technologies is important to all information professionals, from librarians, archivists, and museum curators to information architects, Web developers, and data managers.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is considered one of the finest universities in the world. With a wealth of resources and highly ranked departments, Illinois long has been recognized for accomplishments in research and graduate education.
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