Dominican University SOIS offers an ALA-accredited MLIS, a Master of Science in Information Mgmt, School Library Media Licensure, an undergraduate major and minor in informatics, and a PhD.
Dominican’s School of Information Studies (name changed from the Graduate School of Library and Information Science on October 6, 2016) has long been a presence on Chicago’s higher education landscape, first offering library science programs in the 1930s. We began offering an undergraduate library science degree in 1930 and introduced the master's in library science in 1949. The school works to stay ahead of trends, expanding its graduate programs to encompass the modern breadth of library and information science. In addition to the ALA-accredited MLIS, Dominican offers a PhD in Library and Information Science, a Master of Science in Information Management, School Library Media licensure and endorsement, a Bachelor of Science in Informatics, and a variety of professional certificates in in-demand specializations.
But even with all the changes we’ve seen since then, our values and mission remain the same—to educate true innovators and library and information science leaders who can have a positive impact on their library, business, or institution every day.
Our Programs
With the only American Library Association-accredited Master of Library and Information Science in Chicago, as well as the Master of Information Management, Master of Professional Studies, Doctor of Philosophy, dual degree, and certificate programs, we offer an array of opportunities for professionals looking to expand their knowledge and advance their careers.
Our Faculty
Our faculty come from across the country and around the world, bringing with them a wealth of real-world experience and visionary approaches to advancing the field. They are passionate educators who thrive in Dominican’s setting, where personal attention and individualized mentorship are the primary focus.
Our Legacy
In libraries, museums, schools, research labs, Fortune 500 companies, and many other professional settings across the country, you’ll find Dominican GSLIS graduates achieving great things. Their knowledge, their talents, and their leadership impact countless lives every day.
