词条 | University of Arizona School of Information |
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}}{{DISPLAYTITLE:University of Arizona School of Information}} The University of Arizona School of Information is a multidisciplinary academic department and professional school in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences focusing on the many aspects of information organization, management, or use and its impact on individuals and society. A combination of the School of Information Resources & Library Science (SIRLS) and the School of Information: Science, Technology, and Arts (SISTA), this new department plays host to faculty and students engaged in research and education around all facets of the information sciences, without regard for disciplinary boundaries. As of March 2016, the School of Information has been invited to join the iSchools Organization, a collection of information schools dedicated to advancing the information field, thus establishing the department the first iSchool in the Southwest, as well as the only ALA-accredited library science program in the state of Arizona.[1] Undergraduate ProgramsThe School of Information currently offers three undergraduate degrees, providing students with the broad knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in an information-based workforce.
Undergraduate students currently work in or graduate to become professionals in the fields of information management, data analysis, social media marketing, web design, and public relations. Graduate & Doctoral ProgramsIn the well-established Ph.D. and M.A. programs, as well as in the new M.S. in Information program, students prepare for a variety of settings to include museums, health contexts, for-profit business settings, community or organizational libraries, as well as context relative to defense and intelligence operations.
Certificate ProgramsThe School of Information offers graduate certificates for professionals with advanced degrees to update their knowledge and skills in:
Knowledge RiverKnowledge River (KR) is an educational experience within the School of information that specializes in educating information professionals who have experience with and are committed to the information needs of Latino and Native American populations. Knowledge River also fosters understanding of library and information issues from the perspectives of Latino and Native Americans and advocates for culturally sensitive library and information services to these communities. Since its inception, this program has become the foremost graduate program for training librarians and information specialists with a concentration in Latino and Native American cultural issues. To date, over 170+ scholars have graduated from this program.[3]Student Clubs & ActivitiesActive student library organizations at the School of Information include:
See also
References1. ^{{Cite web|title = UA Launches School of Information|url = http://uanews.org/story/ua-launches-school-of-information|accessdate = 2015-09-29}} 2. ^{{Cite web|title = Google Map of ALA-Accredited Library and Information Studies Programs {{!}} ALA Accredited Programs|url = http://www.ala.org/accreditedprograms/directory/map|website = www.ala.org|accessdate = 2015-09-29}} 3. ^{{Cite web|title = Knowledge River {{!}} School of Information|url = http://si.arizona.edu/knowledge-river-0|website = si.arizona.edu|accessdate = 2015-09-29}} 3 : University of Arizona|American Library Association accredited library schools|Information schools |
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