UNC School of Information and Library Science

Ranked as one of the nation’s top schools of library and information studies by U.S. News & World Report, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science (SILS) offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including the: Bachelor of Science in Information Science (BSIS) Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) Professional Science Master's in Digita Curation (PSM) Post-Master’s Certificate in Data Curation (PMC) PhD in Information and Library Science (PhD) SILS is a leading information school rooted in the values of library science: universal access, collaboration, intellectual freedom, self-directed learning, and organization. Information is our focus and our passion. Our award-winning faculty are shaping the way information is shared, managed, and preserved through their research and advocacy. They examine and explore a wide range of topics, including information seeking behavior, health informatics, digital archives, rule-based data management, the impact of social media, storytelling and folklore, social justice issues in youth library services, visual analytics, natural language processing, human-computer interaction, and information access for underserved populations. Students at all levels have opportunities for service-based learning, field studies, and internships in settings ranging from schools and libraries to global corporations and government agencies. For master’s students, the competitive Carolina Academic Library Associates (CALA) program and the Environmental Protection Agency Library assistantships provide full-tuition support and invaluable hands-on experience. Student placement success is enhanced by our location in Carolina’s Research Triangle and facilitated by SILS’ full-time Career Services Coordinator.