About

Located in the heart of the beautiful UNC at Chapel Hill campus, the School of Information and Library Science (SILS) prides itself on providing high quality educational and research opportunities in a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environment.

Currently ranked #1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, SILS consistently takes a leadership role in today's ever-changing information and library science landscape.

Located on the central campus quad, Manning Hall houses the School's classrooms, offices, computing laboratory and the library. 
 

Mission
We are here to conduct inquiry devoted to information generation and use, and to prepare reflective, adaptive information professionals for action in the present and the future, and to transfer to them an uncompromising advocacy for knowledge...

The mission statement guides the activities of SILS through five principal programs: (1) the instruction of undergraduate students through a major in information science and a minor in information systems, (2) the preparation of master’s students for professional information work and library service, (3) the preparation of doctoral students for research and more advanced positions, (4) the opportunity for information and library professionals to engage in individually tailored continuing education, and (5) the generation of new knowledge and new understanding about the use of information and libraries in society through a strong research and publication program.

The School of Information and Library Science seeks to advance the profession and practice of librarianship and information science; to prepare students for careers in the field of information and library science; and to make significant contributions to the study of information. Faculty members further these goals by teaching and advisory work; by research and scholarly publishing; and by service to the school, the university, the state, and the professional community. The American Library Association (ALA) accredits both the master of science in library science degree and the master of science in information science degree.The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a member of an international group of iSchools. The iSchools are interested in the relationship between information, people, and technology. This is characterized by a commitment to learning and understanding the role of information in human endeavors. The iSchools take it as given that expertise in all forms of information is required for progress in science, business, education and culture. This expertise must include understanding of the uses and users of information, the nature of information itself, as well as information technologies and their applications.For more information about the iSchools, please visit: www.iSchools.org.