School of Information Science
Transforming data into knowledge and knowledge into action — we prepare information experts for businesses, libraries, schools and communities.
It All Adds Up
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51 Years
ALA Accreditation
Since 1974, the iSchool has been granted continuous accreditation by the American Library Association.
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#5
2025 U.S. News & World Report Ranking
Both our School Library and Children and Youth Services programs are ranked fifth in the nation.
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#1
Southeastern Conference Ranking
Our School Library and Children and Youth Services programs are ranked first in the SEC.
iSchool News and Announcements
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Story Time
Cocky’s Reading Express has been promoting childhood literacy for 20 years. The folks behind the popular program revisit the journey.
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CIC professor supports librarians facing trauma
The iSchool's Rachel Williams is tackling rising challenges for librarians amid troubling public library incidents.
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Exploring how AI shapes human thinking
Alamir Novin is examining one of the most pressing questions of the digital age: how artificial intelligence shapes the way people think, decide and learn.
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ISSA: Growing strong in a rapidly expanding field
ISSA is everything a student group should be — student-created, student-led and born from a genuine need.
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From the SJMC to the iSchool
When Megan Evans graduated from the SJMC in 2018 she set out to be a voice for the voiceless, but her storytelling talents soon led her down a different path.
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Dispatch from the coop: Cocky meets his goal
Margaret Cook Jackson recaps Cocky's Reading Express 20th Anniversary year.
First Steps to Final Caps
Read to Succeed
Every day, our students discover innovative ways to bridge the gap between complex data and human needs. From future librarians reimagining public spaces to data professionals tackling community challenges, we're proud to watch them transform from curious learners into information leaders, joining our alumni who are shaping policy and practice nationwide.
