Welcome to Kent State University's
School of Library and Information Science

Individually and collectively, Kent State University's School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) puts excellence in action every day - through first-class research, inspired teaching and meaningful outreach across Ohio and beyond.  In the process, we have put Kent State on the national map as a leader in children's librarianship,  knowledge management and information literacy.

SLIS at Kent State University is the only American Library Association accredited Masters in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) degree program in the state of Ohio. An M.L.I.S. degree is the basic requirement for professional employment in most libraries and information centers.

Home to 600 graduate students, a world renowned faculty, state-of-the-art technology, and a national reputation for outstanding scholarship, SLIS at Kent State University is your key to a challenging career in the library and information science profession.   

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Welcome from SLIS Director Dr. Richard Rubin 

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The Marantz Picturebook Collection in the Reinberger Children's Library Center was celebrated on December 15 with a grand opening celebration featuring renowned author and illustrator David Macaulay. Over 300 people attended to honor Ken and Sylvia Marantz's donation of over 21,000 picturebooks and the new facility to house them on the library's third floor. The renovations were made possible in part from a generous $249,000 donation from the Reinberger Foundation of Cleveland, Ohio. Click here to read more about the event.

Student Highlight Features

jaime homepage Read about Jaime Scibelli and her academic career at SLIS.

Congratulations to 2008 scholarship recipients in the School of Library and Information Science! Click here for more information.