Rankings
The School of Information Sciences has received national and international acclaim for its research efforts, the accomplishments of its faculty, and the quality of its degree programs.
Accredited by the American Library Association, the Master of Library and Information Science degree program has been recognized as one of the top-10 programs by US News & World Report in the magazine's 2007 edition of "America’s Best Graduate Schools." The MLIS program as a whole was ranked seventh in the nation, based on a 2005 survey, and several MLIS specializations received top honors as well.
The Medical Librarianship/Informatics specialization at SIS was ranked number one among its peers, while the Archives and Preservation Management specialization scored fourth in the country, as did the Services to Children and Young Adult specialization. The School Library Certification program was ranked number nine, the Digital Libraries Specialization ranked number 10, and Information Systems received a number-five ranking in the magazine's report.
"We have a long-standing tradition as a top-ranked program in library and information science," said SIS Dean Ronald L. Larsen. "Our program is beening appropriately recognized for its excellence, academic rigor, and support of the students. The school is being acknowledged for offering outstanding specializations in the MLIS program. These rankings confirm the reputation of the program as well as the quality of our faculty, alumni, and students."
MLIS degree programs are ranked by US News & World Report every seven years. Only 51 ALA-accredited schools are included in the survey. The magazine surveys deans, program directors, and senior faculty from these accredited schools, asking them to evaluate the academic quality of MLIS programs.