School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Luddy Hall 2999C
700 N. Woodlawn Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47408
United States
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Degrees/Certificates Offered
- Archives and Records Management Specialization and the Master of Library Science
- Digital Libraries Specialization and the Master of Information Science
- Digital Libraries Specialization and the Master of Library Science
- Folklore and Ethnomusicology (MA) and MLS
- History (MA) and MLS
- Rare Books and Manuscripts Specialization and MLS
Programs Offered
Program Philosophy
The Indiana School of Library and Information Science established its Archives and Records Management Specialization in 2003. Over the years the Archives track has grown from a few courses to 14 core archival classes plus internships. In order to obtain the Specialization in Archives and Records Managment, the student must complete 15 credit hours of coursework in archives and records management and a 3 credit hour internship for a total of 18 credit hours. The IU program provides classes in all of the archival activities but is particularly strong in records management, electronic records management and archival appraisal. In addition to archival core classes students have the opportunity to enroll in a host of interdisciplinary knowledge courses, including classes in the information sciences, such as system analysis, organizational informatics, database design, and digital libraries. Finally the Specialization offers many opportunities for internships at special collections on the IU Bloomington campus and within the city of Indianapolis. SLIS also offers related programs, such as the Digital Libraries Specialization (with the MIS or MLS), and the Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship Specializaiton and the MLS.
Facilities
The IU School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) maintains seminar and lecture rooms equipped with networking facilities. In addition, the School has its own technology office and technology support for students. There are two labs open to all members of the SLIS community. The Shepherd Lab in the SLIS Information Commons has 17 Windows PCs and 6 machines running Apple's OS X. The Information Commons also houses a 28 station MAC OS X lab. SLIS is located in the Wells Library - also the location of the IU Archives.
Practicum/Internships/Assistantships Offered?
To receive the Specialization in Archives and Records Management all students must complete one 3 credit internship. There are many opportunities for internships on the IU Bloomington campus, including at the Office of University Archives and Records Management, the Lilly Library (Rare books and manuscripts), the Kinsey Institute, the Archives of Traditional Music, the Wylie House Museum, and the Black Film Center Archives. Within the city of Indianapolis, sites for internships include the Special Collections Department at Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI), the Indiana State Archives, and the Indiana Historical Society. Students have worked to locate placements across the U.S. and globally. SLIS provides a service to assist students in locating opportunities for internships.
Research
SLIS faculty been ranked among the most widely cited in the field. We value research, and work to create opportunities for student research. http://www.slis.indiana.edu/news/story.php?story_id=1289.