Department of Library and Information Sciences

Main Office
Discovery Park, Room E292

Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #311068
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2445 or 877-ASK-SLIS
Fax: 940-565-3101
TDD access: 800-735-2989

E-mail: slis@unt.edu
Web site: www.unt.edu/slis

Suliman Hawamdeh, Chair

Faculty

The Department of Library and Information Sciences prepares graduates for significant roles in the information age. The department offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science, the Master of Science, the post-master’s Certificate of Advanced Study, the Doctor of Philosophy and graduate-level certification in school librarianship.

The bachelor’s degree, emphasizing general educational preparation, represents a first step in preparing students for careers as information professionals. By combining a major in information science with an area of special interest in the context of new information technologies, students may be qualified for a variety of positions in information centers, bibliographic utilities and networks, information industry companies, and specialized publishing, abstracting and indexing services.

Students intent upon careers as information professionals should be prepared to undertake an additional year of study to earn the master’s degree. The master’s degree is recognized as the basic professional degree and is normally required for professional positions and continuing advancement in the field. The master’s degree may be completed on a part-time basis, during which students may be employed in paraprofessional or other positions.

Academic advising

Advising on courses, programs and related questions is available through the department office, Discovery Park, Room C232; 940-565-2445; ci-advising@unt.edu. All students must contact the department for advising clearance before registering for classes. All students should have an approved degree audit on file as early as possible, but not later than the beginning of the final 60 hours of courses. Calls and visits by prospective students also are welcomed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

Students interested in a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with an occupational specialization in either legal information management or health information management should see the College of Public Affairs and Community Service section in this catalog. For graduate study, consult the Graduate Catalog.

Programs

Majors

Information Science, BS

Courses

Library and Information Science