School of Information Science
Welcome, you’re just in time. The world needs you. The School of Information Science
is a community of students, scholars, staff and alumni dedicated to improving society
through the transformation of data into information and information into knowledge.
We make librarians, information specialists, number crunchers, business leaders, and
community educators. We send them to libraries, schools, Fortune 500 Companies, think
tanks, and startups. We put information into action.
News
School of Information Science partners with Fusion Cyber
Thousands of jobs across the state go unfilled because applicants lack the technical expertise needed for cybersecurity roles. The iSchool and Fusion Cyber are working together to fulfill the cybersecurity needs of South Carolina.
Everyone, everywhere, every time
iSchool faculty member Clayton Copeland's work comes from her heart and is making a difference for those who are differently abled. Her passion has always been about achieving library access for all.
From bucket list to real life
Beatriz Pascual Wallace was an iSchool student when she attended her first award ceremony for children's literature. But being asked to serve on the committees which choose the honorees was at the top of her bucket list.
December ceremony celebrates summer and fall iSchool graduates
The School of Information Science held its Summer and Fall Graduation Ceremony on Dec. 16, 2024, in Rutledge Chapel. More than 100 students earned a master’s or certificate from the iSchool in May and December.
Exploring AI initiatives
Artificial intelligence, specifically in a collegiate setting, can be a particularly difficult conversation. Lyda McCartin, director of the iSchool, discusses ways she believes schools should be working with AI.
MLIS student follows unlikely career path towards publishing
MLIS graduate student Emma Silvis undertakes unique assistantship with USC Press.
New information science professor defies librarian stereotype
Information Science associate professor Jennifer Moore’s computational thinking comes in handy when she aims to ease the tedium of a 10-mile solo training run.
Dreeszen Bowman named a Biliniski Dissertation Fellow
Dreeszen Bowman is the first doctoral student from the School of Information Science to receive the award, which supports graduate students completing their dissertations in the humanities and social sciences.
Changing routines: CIC professor studies how routines impact librarians
Associate Professor Darin Freeburg researches the impacts of workplace routines on library staff and their ability to express their identity.
When Cocky comes to town
An update on Cocky's Reading Express and its passionate coordinator
Margaret Cook Jackson, who is expanding the reach of the literacy initiatives.
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The college is seeking to fill several faculty positions and a staff position in graduate
recruiting. See all opportunities »
New programs of study
Cyber threats and data breaches are bringing new challenges to the public and private
sectors. The demand for information security specialists and cyber leaders is at an
all-time high. Check out our new online master's and certificate programs.
Get more information and learn how to apply