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.
The School of Information Science has been granted continuous accreditation by the
American Library Association through 2032.
This represents an unbroken streak of accreditation for the MLIS program dating back
to 1974 and confirms that the iSchool maintains compliance with the demanding standards
established by the ALA.
Fifteen months of effort went into compiling the portfolio necessary for the reaccreditation
assessment.
Congratulations to all of the faculty and staff who contributed to the successful
completion of this process!
News
Library and Information Science: The right stuff
The USC School of Information Science is featured in this Library Journal article about programs that are ensuring that future librarians have the right stuff, not just to survive but to thrive in this digital age.
Raphael Ebiefung awarded prestigious Grace Jordan McFadden Professor Program fellowship
Ebiefung, a doctoral student specializing in human-AI interaction and information behavior, believes the fellowship will deepen his understanding and expand his capacity to contribute meaningfully to both scholarship and teaching.
iSchool hosts ceremony for spring and summer graduates
The School of Information Science held a spring and summer graduation ceremony for 113 students earning doctoral, masters or certificate degrees in the Russell House Theater on May 8, 2025.
CTE honors 2025 Garnet Apple Award winners for teaching innovation
USC’s Center for Teaching Excellence named iSchool's Vanessa Kitzie, Ph.D., a recipient of the 2025 Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation, recognizing exceptional educators who enhance student learning through innovative teaching practices.
iSchool's MLIS program and specialties among the best in the nation
The Master of Library and Information Science program is now ranked No. 16 in the nation, making it the second-highest ranked program in the SEC — a climb from our previous position at fourth in the conference.
Professor works to remove barriers to information for visually impaired
Dick Kawooya passionately works to shed light on legal or ethical obstacles -- from copyright laws to the cost of printing in braille -- which stand in the way of making digital and printed books accessible to the visually impaired.
Caldecott Medal winner Vashti Harrison to present 2025 Augusta Baker Lecture
In conversation with Augusta Baker Endowed Chair Nicole A. Cooke, Vashti Harrison will discuss her books, her collaborations, inspirations and more during the 2025 Augusta Baker Lecture. A book signing and reception will follow.
Honoring legacy, celebrating excellence: 40th Annual Deans' and Directors' Lecture
The evening was marked by poignant tributes to two influential figures in library science alongside recognition of outstanding achievements by students and alumni.
Cocky’s Reading Express brings the joy of books to Sandel Elementary
WIS TV was at Sandel Elementary as Cocky’s Reading Express rolled in with a mission: to give away 20,000 books across South Carolina in it's 20th anniversary year.
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.
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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