School of Information Sciences Info session for Staff
Published on Aug 13, 2018
This info session presentation is geared towards staff and academic advisors at the School of Information Sciences. In this presentation, attendees will learn about the iSchool, degree programs, admission requirements, and support services.
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School of Information Sciences:
Info Session for LIS and IM Degrees
Introductions will take place prior to the start of the presentation.
Ask attendees to provide their name, department, and highlight of the summer or goal for next summer).
Ask attendees to provide their name, department, and highlight of the summer or goal for next summer).
What have you heard about the iSchool at Illinois?
Survey what attendees already know about the iSchool at Illinois, which will help shape the presentation.
Any volunteers to address the question posed on this slide? What do you already know about the iSchool?
Your replies will help us shape our dialogue.
Any volunteers to address the question posed on this slide? What do you already know about the iSchool?
Your replies will help us shape our dialogue.
iSchool at Illinois Facts
- #1 ranked LIS program in the country (Top 5 in 3 areas + Top 10 in 3 areas)
- 125 years of existence
- Pioneer and award-winning in online education (+20 years)
- Oldest LIS doctoral program in the country
- Embrace and Encourage interdisciplinarity
To help create a baseline, I would like to share insight into the School of Information Sciences:
Core principles: Information Organization, access, use, and preservation. To meet the needs of our information society:
• Founded in 1893—more than a century ago.
• 125 years in existence
• Oldest LIS doctoral program in the country 1948
• Pioneer and award-wining in online education
• Online education program started in 1996 (over 20 years in online education)
• iSchool at Illinois’ MS in LIS program is ranked #1 in graduate professional schools of library and information science
Top 5 in
#1 in Digital Librarianship
#1 in Services for Children and Youth
#3 in School Library Media
Top 10 in
#6 in Health librarianship
#6 in Information Systems
#8 in Archives and Perseveration
Core principles: Information Organization, access, use, and preservation. To meet the needs of our information society:
• Founded in 1893—more than a century ago.
• 125 years in existence
• Oldest LIS doctoral program in the country 1948
• Pioneer and award-wining in online education
• Online education program started in 1996 (over 20 years in online education)
• iSchool at Illinois’ MS in LIS program is ranked #1 in graduate professional schools of library and information science
Top 5 in
#1 in Digital Librarianship
#1 in Services for Children and Youth
#3 in School Library Media
Top 10 in
#6 in Health librarianship
#6 in Information Systems
#8 in Archives and Perseveration
iSchool at Illinois Enrollment
Over the past two academic years, the total enrollment has grown tremendously due to the implementation our a new degree program (MS/IM).
Our inaugural MS/IM cohort started with 42 students and we are on track to welcome 125 new MS/IM students, which will bring our total MS/IM population to 275.
Our MS/LIS has remained even over the past year. We continue to attract talented students. Most recently, we made significant progress in increasing the diversity of LIS students. For example, we increased our Latina/o and African American applications in this recent application cycle (Latina/o: from 15 to 35; African American: from 15 to 35).
Our URM among the top 10 LIS programs, but our program continues to be overwhelmingly white and female.
Our inaugural MS/IM cohort started with 42 students and we are on track to welcome 125 new MS/IM students, which will bring our total MS/IM population to 275.
Our MS/LIS has remained even over the past year. We continue to attract talented students. Most recently, we made significant progress in increasing the diversity of LIS students. For example, we increased our Latina/o and African American applications in this recent application cycle (Latina/o: from 15 to 35; African American: from 15 to 35).
Our URM among the top 10 LIS programs, but our program continues to be overwhelmingly white and female.
MS in LIS Program
- 40-credit hour program (OL or OCs)
- 2 required courses (IS 501 + 502)
- 6 Professional Pathways (customization)
- Pursue up to 12 credit hours outside the iSchool (interdisciplinarity)
- Experiential opportunities are strongly encouraged
- Practicum and master thesis are optional
40-credit degree program
2 required courses:
IS 501 (Information, access, and organization)
IS 502 (Libraries, information, and society)
6 professional pathways (flexible curriculum)
Archival and special collections
Data and Asset Management
Knowledge Management and Competitive Intelligence
Information Organization and Management
Research and Information Services
Youth and School Librarianship
o No practicum or master thesis
2 required courses:
IS 501 (Information, access, and organization)
IS 502 (Libraries, information, and society)
6 professional pathways (flexible curriculum)
Archival and special collections
Data and Asset Management
Knowledge Management and Competitive Intelligence
Information Organization and Management
Research and Information Services
Youth and School Librarianship
o No practicum or master thesis
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"As an employee and a new mom, the Leep program at Illinois was a the perfect fit." -Vivian Alvarez
MS student Vivian Alvarez works with tweens and teens at the Rudy Lozano Branch of the Chicago Public Library, which is located in the Mexican-American community of Pilsen. As part of her job, she develops programming for youth that nurtures learning and strengthens communities.
Over the course of her thirteen years in the nonprofit sector, Alvarez has worked with youth from diverse age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as young adults with mental disabilities. Early in her career, she worked on community leadership initiatives with faculty and staff at DePaul University.
Over the course of her thirteen years in the nonprofit sector, Alvarez has worked with youth from diverse age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as young adults with mental disabilities. Early in her career, she worked on community leadership initiatives with faculty and staff at DePaul University.
"I hope these maps will connect students, faculty and staff to the history of our campus, telling us new stories about the buildings and spaces we interact with every day." -Joseph Porto
Joseph Porto is a second year MS in LIS student that is part of the "Mapping History at the University of Illinois" that seeks to digitize historical artifacts and make them available online.
Porto is Illinois chapter president for Special Libraries Association.
He earned a BA in history and a minor in anthropology.
Porto is Illinois chapter president for Special Libraries Association.
He earned a BA in history and a minor in anthropology.
MS in IM Program
- 40-credit hour program (OL or OC)
- 3 course required (IS 542, 543, & 561)
- 4 professional pathways (customization)
- Up to 12-credit hours outside iSchool
- STEM-designated program
- Practicum and thesis are optional
Our curriculum emphasizes a deep understanding of the interplay of people, information, and technology and reflects a professional commitment to advancing the well-being of society through the use of information. Our world-class faculty are leaders in the field who provide the knowledge and skills required for successful careers in the design and management of information systems.
3 required courses (with programming background):
IS 542 (data, statistical models and information)
IS 543 (sociotechnical information systems)
IS 561 (information modeling)
4 professional pathways:
Data Science and Analytics
Information Architecture and Design
Knowledge Management and Information Consulting
Privacy, Trust, Security, and Ethics
STEM-designated program, which allows international students to remain in the country and gain work experience through Optional Practical Training (OPT) for an extended period of time. Graduates of STEM-designated programs are allowed to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT, provided certain employment conditions have been met.
3 required courses (with programming background):
IS 542 (data, statistical models and information)
IS 543 (sociotechnical information systems)
IS 561 (information modeling)
4 professional pathways:
Data Science and Analytics
Information Architecture and Design
Knowledge Management and Information Consulting
Privacy, Trust, Security, and Ethics
STEM-designated program, which allows international students to remain in the country and gain work experience through Optional Practical Training (OPT) for an extended period of time. Graduates of STEM-designated programs are allowed to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT, provided certain employment conditions have been met.
Photo by Markus Spiske
"I was that kid obsessed with the stats on the back of baseball/basketball/football trading cards." -Kameron Wells
"Companies are just starting to figure out that they need people with information management backgrounds, and of course, the University of Illinois was ahead of the curve by creating this degree program."
Kameron Wells is combining his love of athletics with his interest in data analytics as a student in the iSchool's MS in information management (MS/IM) program. A Champaign native, Wells graduated in 2017 with his bachelor's degree in computer science from Knox College, where he was a four-time letterwinner and starting catcher on the school’s baseball team.
His ultimate "end goal" is to be the director of baseball research & development or director of baseball operations for a professional baseball team. Last summer Wells had the opportunity to work with the Baltimore Orioles on a project using data to help drive team decision making and personnel evaluations. He hopes to find a similar internship with a professional team this summer.
Kameron Wells is combining his love of athletics with his interest in data analytics as a student in the iSchool's MS in information management (MS/IM) program. A Champaign native, Wells graduated in 2017 with his bachelor's degree in computer science from Knox College, where he was a four-time letterwinner and starting catcher on the school’s baseball team.
His ultimate "end goal" is to be the director of baseball research & development or director of baseball operations for a professional baseball team. Last summer Wells had the opportunity to work with the Baltimore Orioles on a project using data to help drive team decision making and personnel evaluations. He hopes to find a similar internship with a professional team this summer.
"While the iSchool got me interested in learning the nitty-gritty of data science and how things worked, interning at John Deere has helped me transition from an academic learning perspective to the hands-on application of what I learned."
-Nandana Nallapu
Nandana Nallapu is learning about data science, both through her work in the classroom and as an intern for the John Deere Technology Innovation Center at the University of Illinois Research Park. With a bachelor's degree in information technology from SRKR Engineering College in India, she is building on her academic success by earning an MS in information management (MS/IM).
Nallapu worked as a software engineer before coming to the iSchool for her MS/IM degree. She discovered the opportunity at John Deere after attending career fairs and networking events during the spring semester. Her internship, which began in the summer, includes cleaning and analyzing agricultural data and finding ways to use the results in John Deere's apps and products. She enjoys working on interesting projects in an R&D atmosphere with the data science team.
Nallapu worked as a software engineer before coming to the iSchool for her MS/IM degree. She discovered the opportunity at John Deere after attending career fairs and networking events during the spring semester. Her internship, which began in the summer, includes cleaning and analyzing agricultural data and finding ways to use the results in John Deere's apps and products. She enjoys working on interesting projects in an R&D atmosphere with the data science team.
Student Affairs
- Graduate Studies Advisors
- Career Services Coordinator
- Employer Relations Coordinator
- Admissions & Records Officer
- Program Directors
- Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
- School Library Licensure Program Coordinator
Comprehensive and Robust Advising and Career Services
• Graduate Studies Advisors (2 LIS and 1 IM)
• Careers Services Coordinator
• Employer Relations Coordinator
• School Library Licensure Program Coordinator
• Academic Records Officer
• Program Directors for degree programs (LIS, IM, and PhD)
• AD for Student Affairs
• Graduate Studies Advisors (2 LIS and 1 IM)
• Careers Services Coordinator
• Employer Relations Coordinator
• School Library Licensure Program Coordinator
• Academic Records Officer
• Program Directors for degree programs (LIS, IM, and PhD)
• AD for Student Affairs
Application Requirements
- Online Application
- Transcripts
- Standardized Tests*
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
Let's Collaborate:
Co-sponsorship of events, referrals, and info sessions
Application Deadlines
- Spring 2019: Sept 15th (LIS and IM (OL-only))
- Summer 2019: Dec 1st (LIS)
- Fall 2019: Dec 1st (LIS and IM
Application Deadlines
Spring 2019: Saturday, September 15th
o LIS (online and on-campus) and only IM online
o Decision Notification Date: October 15th
Summer/Fall 2019: December 1st
o LIS (online and on-campus) and IM only for fall 19 (online and on-campus)
o Ph.D. only fall 19
o Decision Notification Date: February 8th
Spring 2019: Saturday, September 15th
o LIS (online and on-campus) and only IM online
o Decision Notification Date: October 15th
Summer/Fall 2019: December 1st
o LIS (online and on-campus) and IM only for fall 19 (online and on-campus)
o Ph.D. only fall 19
o Decision Notification Date: February 8th
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