About

The master program degree in Library and Information Science is offered by The University of Iowa.

Today's age is defined by the intersection of information, technology, and human creativity. In this context, library and information science is dedicated to understanding the nature of information, the interaction between information and communication technologies, the relationship between information and knowledge, the cognitive and affective aspects of knowledge acquisition, and the interface between people and information. It offers new knowledge, technological benefits, and professional expertise for every dimension of human affairs.

Library and information professionals take on many challenges in serving the needs of their constituencies—children and teachers, members of academic communities, employees of profit and nonprofit organizations, and the public at large—constituencies that range from information poor to information rich. They work in the contexts of issues such as information and communication technology, public and private information policy, managerial policy, and regional, national, and international economics.

Facilities

• The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) is housed in the south wing of the University's Main Library, in a setting that promotes community among students, faculty, and staff and provides easy access to resources of the University of Iowa Libraries. Facilities are provided for the varied instructional and research activities of the school.

• The school includes two classrooms dedicated for use by SLIS faculty and students. These rooms include a wired 28 workstation technology classroom (19 Macs, 9 PCs) fully equipped for videoconferencing, and a seminar classroom with a videoconferencing system and two large high-definition screens.