The Master of Library and Information Science program responds and builds upon the mission and strategic plan of the Information School, while simultaneously elevating our commitment to the library profession and its importance.

Vision

The UW Information School’s MLIS program works to create a world where individuals are
empowered to leverage technology and use information to participate meaningfully in
society.

• We educate students to be inquisitive critical thinkers, who challenge assumptions, and guide others in the strategic and ethical use of information in society.
• We envision a profession that reflects the communities in which we live and work and strengthens the unique role and impact of libraries.
• We pursue equity by producing empathetic leaders who share in community-driven transformation.

Mission

We prepare information leaders who serve by:

• Listening, anticipating, & responding.
• Cultivating different ways of knowing.
• Sparking discovery.

Goals

• Goal 1: Center equity and justice in our program, and in the creation and use of information in society.
• Goal 2: Amplify the visibility, impact, and contributions of Native North American Indigenous Knowledge (NNAIK) in the information professions and in the communities we serve.
• Goal 3: Develop innovative leaders committed to cultivating a sustainable planet, a stronger democracy, and healthier, happier people.