Build your career by joining the ALA-accredited Library and Information Science (LIS) program at the University of Denver, where we bridge traditional librarianship with cutting-edge information technology and data services. Our program offers a wealth of internship opportunities and flexible learning modalities. Students can choose from flexible online courses, or in-person courses that are distinguished by face-to-face instruction and small class sizes. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountain region, we focus on essential career pathways in public and academic libraries, archives and records management, data management, information technology, digital libraries and other information settings.<br><br>Social justice is a core value in our program—our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility is reflected in every aspect of our culture, from the curriculum and class discussions to faculty research and student projects. Our faculty are seasoned experts and active researchers dedicated to providing education that balances practical skills with deep theoretical insights. With several active student chapters of professional organizations that organize both social and professional development events, our program cultivates a network that values the transformative power of information and community service. Join us and become a part of this vibrant community. Academic Libraries ConcentrationThe Academic Libraries concentration provides an area of emphasis within the 58-credit MLIS degree for students interested in pursuing a career in academic librarianship.  The concentration prepares future academic librarians for various roles, from providing instructional and research support to faculty and students to managing institutional repositories. At many institutions of higher education, academic librarians in tenure-track positions are expected to conduct research, present at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals. The proposed concentration provides the essential skills and knowledge for the academic library professional roles and prepares future researcher-practitioners for conducting research and evidence-based library practice. <br><br>With the Library and Information Science (LIS) program, you will engage with courses such as Academic Libraries, Scholarly Communication, and Info Literacy Instruction. In addition to the 22 credits in the core, the concentration requires 25 credits in coursework relevant to academic libraries and research training. Students are required to take a 4-credit course in research methods, RMS 4910 Introductory Statistics or RMS 4941 Introduction to Qualitative Research, and a 3-credit course on research in LIS. The courses are part of the LIS curriculum and are primarily taught by the core faculty.

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