The faculty of the Library and Information Science Program educates students at the master’s and doctoral levels to become leaders in libraries, archives, and information centers; conducts research to advance the information sciences. The faculty, staff, and students of the Program constitute a community of learners in support of this mission. The department aims to prepare individuals for positions of responsibility in the field of library and information service and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. The desire is not simply to ensure that each gains adequate employment, but to prepare graduates to assume responsible positions in libraries and information centers. Faculty are expected, through their instructional, research, and service activities, to contribute tangibly to the development of the knowledge base that makes library and information science a discipline as well as a profession. Our, mission is inline with the mission of the university and aim to make it a better place for teaching and learning.
