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Academic Librarianship

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An academic library is a library that is attached to an academic institution above the secondary level, serving the teaching and research needs of students and staff. These libraries serve two complementary purposes: to support the school's curriculum, and to support the research of the university faculty and students.

iSchool Courses

Suggested

  • LIS 521 – Principles of Information Services (4)
  • LIS 522 – Collection Development (3)
  • LIS 526 – Government Information: Production and Access (3)
  • LIS 529 – Digital Humanities Librarianship (3)
  • LIS 568 – Information Literacy in a Digital Age (3)
  • LIS 581 – Marketing and Planning for Libraries (3)
  • LIS 587 – Systems Librarianship (4)
  • LIS 589 – Academic Librarianship (3)

Also consider...

  • LIS 501 – History and Foundations of Libraries and Librarianship (3)
  • LIS 505 – Archival and Manuscript Services (3)
  • LIS 508 – History of Recorded Information (4)
  • LIS 531 – Catalogs, Cataloging, and Classification (4)
  • LIS 545 – Data Curation I: Fundamentals (4)
  • LIS 546 – Data Curation II: Advanced Topics (4)
  • LIS 572 – Introduction to Data Science (4)
  • LIS 583 – Cross Cultural Approaches to Leadership (3)

Professional Organizations

  • Association of Architecture School Librarians
  • Association of Research Libraries (ARL)
  • Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA)
  • Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL)

Sample Job Titles

  • Assistant Librarian
  • Assistant Professor/Librarian
  • Electronic Resources Librarian
  • Cataloging Librarian
  • Digital Collections Librarian
  • Digital Humanities Librarian
  • Instruction and Outreach Librarian
  • Online Learning Specialist Librarian
  • Reference and Instruction Librarian
  • Scholarly Publications Librarian
  • Serials Librarian
  • STEM Teaching and Faculty Outreach Librarian
  • “Subject Matter” Librarian

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News

Alexis Hiniker and Lindah Kotut

iSchool funds studies on smartphone habits, Indigenous guidance

Thursday, July 10, 2025
Two faculty-led research projects recently received grants from the iSchool to help them further their work and create lasting impact with the help of the Strategic Research Fund (SRF). The SRF is a funding opportunity that supports...
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Geethu Devarajan, Rome Lin, Ivy Chen and Jason Sun

MSIM team helps PitchBook handle data requests

Monday, July 7, 2025
PitchBook, a Seattle-based financial data provider, tracks and analyzes information on millions of companies worldwide — from household names to startups just opening their doors. Investors rely heavily on PitchBook's comprehensive data,...
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Events

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5:00-7:00PM

UW Law Librarianship Reunion

Rontom's
Jul 26
 
10:00-11:30AM

iSchool Community Day at the Museum

Wing Luke Museum
Aug 5
 
8:30-9:30AM

MSIM Conversation with Professor Sara Sanford - Career Outcomes

Zoom / Online
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7:00-7:45PM

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