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.   

Kent State SLA Student Chapter Wins the SLA Merit Award for Innovative Programming

Congratulations to the Kent State University SLA Student Chapter who has won the SLA Merit Award for Innovative Programming for their symposium on Emerging Digital Technologies and the Special Library.  The certificate will be presented at the Student and Academic Affairs Advisory Council (SAAAC) Merit and Scholarship Awards at the SLA Annual Conference on Monday, June 15th from 3:30 – 5:00 PM in room 140A of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

See the SLA Student Group website for more information on their symposium at http://sla.slis.kent.edu/Symposium.htm.

It's Not too Late to Enroll in the 12-12-12 Distance Learning MLIS Program for Fall 2009

SLIS offers students from throughout the State of Ohio the opportunity to earn their MLIS degrees from sites other than the Kent State University campus.  The sites are:

Lorain County Community College (LCCC) in Elyria
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Southeast Regional Library System (SERLS) in Wellston

See the 12-12-12 Distance Learning page on this site for more information on the program including more information on the sites,  the full list of sites, course availability and application links.  Contact Mary Paschen directly at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 330-672-5842 with your questions about the program and getting started.