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MLIS offers a fresh start

After a career change, a move and her husband's cancer diagnosis, Jennifer Sheffield is optimistic about a career in librarianship

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Jennifer Sheffield wearing a sweatshirt with the words "Ask a Librarian."

Visions of Black Information Futures

Information School's Tracie D. Hall brings artists, intellectuals, librarians to campus to consider how information will be stored and shared

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KaLyn Coghill, Vincent Hall, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Amahra Spence, seated at a table on a stage. Hall holds a microphone while speaking.

In defense of intellectual property

In new book, Professor Adam Moore argues that the rights of creators must be defended in a world of AI

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Adam Moore, seated on a bench.

A showcase for research

In its return, Information School Research Fair is bigger and livelier than ever

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Our Programs

At the Information School, we prepare information leaders. We research information challenges and design solutions that improve people's lives. We make information work.

B.S. in Informatics

Undergraduate major and minor

Informatics majors at the Information School bend information technology toward equity and justice. 

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MLIS

Master of Library and Information Science

Our top-ranked library science master's program, accredited by the American Library Association, is offered on campus and online.

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MSIM

Master of Science in Information Management

Develop the leadership and technical skills to drive actionable results through the power of information management. Available online or in person.

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M.A. in Museology

Flexible on-campus master's program

Through coursework, fieldwork and mentorship, Museology students build the skills and connections to thrive in the museum field.

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Ph.D.

Information Science doctorate program

Through coursework and practice, Ph.D. candidates develop a strong foundation in information science, learning to identify critical problems and rigorously researching their solutions.

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Law Librarianship

Specialized MLIS for students with a J.D.

Combine your background in law with new skills in knowledge organization that will transform your career. Take classes online or on campus in Seattle.

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B.S. in Informatics

B.S. in Informatics

Informatics majors at the Information School bend information technology toward equity and justice. 

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MLIS

MLIS

Our top-ranked library science master's program, accredited by the American Library Association, is offered on campus and online.

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MSIM

MSIM

Develop the leadership and technical skills to drive actionable results through the power of information management. Available online or in person.

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M.A. in Museology

M.A. in Museology

Through coursework, fieldwork and mentorship, Museology students build the skills and connections to thrive in the museum field.

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Ph.D.

Ph.D.

Through coursework and practice, Ph.D. candidates develop a strong foundation in information science, learning to identify critical problems and rigorously researching their solutions.

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Law Librarianship

Law Librarianship

Combine your background in law with new skills in knowledge organization that will transform your career. Take classes online or on campus in Seattle.

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  • Research with Impact

    Research that informs policy, inspires innovation, empowers communities, and drives progress.
    Impact stories > about Research with Impact
  • Specialize in AI

    The MSIM program's AI specialization is now available, both online and residentially.
    Specialization options > about Specialize in AI
  • Celebrate with us

    The Information School turns 25 this year! Join us for an upcoming event.
    What's happening > about Celebrate with us
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Celebrating 25 years of iSchool excellence

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Information School Events

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  • Mar 26
    7:00-7:30 PM

    iSchool Read-Alongs Series: Spring

  • Mar 27
    4:00-5:00 PM

    MLIS Law Librarianship Information Session

    Zoom / Online
  • Mar 30
    5:30-6:30 PM

    CLUE: Informatics Application Workshop

    Zoom / Online
  • Mar 31
    12:00-1:00 PM

    MLIS Prospective Student Information Session with Student Panel

    Zoom / Online
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