Welcome To San José State University School of Library and Information Science

A recent graduate said our MLIS program, "gives real life experience in an occupation that has an increasingly more prominent online presence."

Our graduates pursue careers in the fields of library and information science, information governance, and corporate archives.

"The online courses and high number of available electives make this an extremely flexible program." -- Spring 2012 graduate

Our innovative online learning environment fosters rich interaction between students and faculty.

Our students collaborate with a global community of information professionals.

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Student Caitlin O’Neal uses mobile technology to interact with peers from her home in Seoul, Korea.

full story: Caitlin O'Neal
Student Indri Pasaribu builds a global network during her Virtually Abroad course.

full story: Indri Pasaribu
Student Richard Thomchick applies emerging technology coursework in new job curating digital assets.

full story: Richard Thomchick

Dr. Sandra Hirsh, director of the San José State University School of Library and Information Science, shares a few words about this year's graduates in her "Message from the Director," originally published in the 2013 Convocation program.
full story: Message from the Director - 2013 Convocation
Nancy MacKay, a lecturer at the SJSU information school, recently published “The Community Oral History Toolkit,” aimed at helping community groups learn about oral history best practices.
full story: Lecturer Nancy MacKay Publishes Oral History Toolkit
One of the most prestigious awards for graduating students is the Ken Haycock Award for Exceptional Professional Promise, which this year goes to MLIS student Shelli Owens. SJSU SLIS congratulates all the award winners!
full story: Seven Graduating Students Receive Awards for Excellence