The iSchool's Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program received notice of re-accreditation from the American Library Association. The program has been continuously accredited by the ALA since 1926. Program accreditation reviews occur every seven years. 

"Once again, an effort of our entire community has paid big dividends; we remain one of only a handful of programs accredited by ALA since they began doing it in the mid-1920s, so this is something we can all be proud of," said Joe Janes, MLIS program chair and associate professor. 

ALA accredits master’s programs in library and information studies across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. There are 63 ALA-accredited master's programs. Accreditation is achieved through a review process conducted by an external review panel of practitioners and academics that verifies that the program meets the Standards for Accreditation of Master’s Programs in Library and Information Studies .

Graduating from an ALA-accredited program provides flexibility in the types of libraries and jobs you can apply for and enhances career mobility. Most employers require an ALA-accredited master's degree for most professional level positions, and some states require an ALA-accredited degree to work as a professional librarian in public or school libraries.