Overview
Accreditation & Licenses
The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Indiana University ranks consistently in the top five or ten programs in North America, and its master’s and doctoral enrollments are among the largest in the nation. In a recent six-year survey of scholarly productivity and impact, the school was ranked number one (Library & Information Science Research, 2006). The M.L.S. (Master of Library Science) degree has been accredited continuously since 1953. The ALA-accredited M.L.S. is the professional entry degree for those seeking positions in academic, public, school, or corporate libraries. Graduate courses may be completed within the M.L.S. curriculum to meet state requirements for certification as a school library media specialist or public librarian. In all library and information areas the M.L.S. is the foundational degree for those who seek management and directorship positions.
Dual-degree and special certificate programs are available at IUPUI between SLIS and the Department of History, the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the School of Law, Philanthropic Studies, and other disciplines. Future dual-degree programs between SLIS and Medical Informatics and SLIS and Museum Studies are in development. SLIS courses can be taken in conjunction with graduate-level degrees in informatics, education, fine arts, and business as these programs often allow approved graduate credits from SLIS to count as part of their graduate degree. Interested students should contact the SLIS Director of Student Services for details.
The IU School of Library and Information Science is a member of the Association for Library and Information Science Education, the American Library Association, the American Society for Information Science, and the Special Libraries Association. It maintains affiliation with the Indiana Library Federation, the Association of Indiana Media Educators, and the Indiana Cooperative for Libraries (INCOLSA).