Course Overview
With its unique location mere miles from Washington DC, the MLIS degree at Maryland's i, School offers unparalleled opportunities to work with government agencies, non-profits, international organizations, and an amazing range of world-renowned libraries, museums, and archives. The i,School is a leader in the field of library and information science education, offering prominent programs of study in Archives and Digital Cu, ration, School Libraries, and Advocacy and Leadership, while also advancing LIS education by developing unique programs in Youth Experience, Community Analytics, and Diversity and Inclusion. The combination of responsive coursework, innovative programs, a faculty of noted scholars and professional leaders, and opportunities available only within this region makes an MLIS degree from the University of Maryland an excellent starting point for a career. Our commitment to the career success of students is reflected in the very strong placement rate of graduates with full-time jobs in the profession, many of them in the Washington, DC area.