SILS faculty members are well-known not only for their commitment to teaching and research, but also for their interaction with students. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds in areas ranging from information retrieval, computer networking and digital libraries to children's services, museums, and library and archives management.
SILS students come from across the nation and the world to be a part of our program.
These talented individuals bring perspectives, gained through a diversity of cultural backgrounds and educational and professional experiences, to their studies. The curriculum at SILS provides solid grounding in both the traditional and emerging areas of information and library science. SILS provides programs of study at all levels, ranging from an undergraduate minor in information systems to a Ph.D. in information and library science. While most students are enrolled in one of two professional master's degree programs, the school also offers an undergraduate minor and certificate of advanced study. The environment at SILS is attractive and dynamic.