At the iSchool, you’ll discover new opportunities and prepare for a successful career. You’ll learn from the best faculty, engage with the brightest students, and have meaningful experiences that you’ll never forget. Along the way, you’ll make connections that last a lifetime.
MS/LIS student Anthony Martínez has been named a 2020-2021 Spectrum Scholar by the ALA.
MS/LIS student Abdelrahim served as the Midwest Dance and Theater Archives intern at the Newberry Library for her practicum.
BS/IS student Athena Tang was a user interaction/user experience (UI/UX) design intern at Ameren's Innovation Center.
No other program of such high quality is as financially accessible as the iSchool, and the online courses do not prevent me from working or caring for family. I was worried at first that distance learning would not provide the best quality of instruction, but the iSchool has been the most ideal program, with courses that have been dynamic, engaging, and demanding. I feel like I am making the very best investment in my future.
Laura Fruhauff, MS/LIS student and scholarship recipient
Our School has a strong network of more than 10,000 alumni who hold a variety of positions, such as information architect, academic librarian, data analyst, youth services librarian, digitization archivist, and user experience designer. Employers include:
Connect with our Alumni Recruiter Network to learn more about the student experience and how a degree from the iSchool can lead to a rewarding career. Our alumni are eager to share their experiences with you. Complete an interest form to be paired with one of our alumni. (At this time, we are unable to pair students interested in our BS/IS program, but our staff will be happy to address any career questions.)
I decided to pursue my master's degree at the University of Illinois because of the course flexibility offered in the program and the numerous career opportunities available.
Sanhita Dhamdhere, MS/IM student and iSchool student ambassador
With few required courses and a variety of electives, our degrees can be customized to meet your unique career goals.
Suzanna Conrad (MS '11) is the dean of libraries at Towson University.
Pujeethaa Jakka (MS '19) is a data scientist at Pattern Computer Inc. working on high-dimensional data visualization.
Sarah Lin (MS '06) is an information architect and digital librarian at RStudio, an open-source data science software company.
Melissa Lydston (MS '15) is a librarian informationist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Kelly Schulz (MS '18) is the assistant archivist at the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center.
Shoshana Vegh-Gaynor (MS '12) is the reference and instruction librarian at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Our advisors are collaborators who will support you every step of the way. They will help you select the best courses for your program and goals, and they also will help you find opportunities outside the classroom to develop your skills and make professional connections that are valuable in the job market.
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