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This section is for students considering applying to or beginning the program.
The Prospective Student FAQ's are intended to provide information to students who are applying to the M.L.I.S. degree program. The K-12 Advising Presentation is intended to offer an interactive interface for FAQ's, information on advising, links to necessary forms and more.
Virtual New Student Orientation
Welcome to the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Kent State! Virtual New Student Orientation is designed for students unable to attend either of the live orientation sessions on August 18 (in Kent) and August 19 (in Columbus). By following the 13 steps below, you will obtain the same information that is presented at the traditional orientation sessions.
STEP 1: Listen to a greeting from Dr. Richard Rubin, SLIS Director and Professor
STEP 2: Listen to Dr. Rubin give tips for success in library school
STEP 3: Apply for a FLASHCard (Kent student ID) STEP 4: Subscribe to the SLIS listserv
STEP 5: Buy a parking permit
STEP 6: Meet the SLIS Faculty
STEP 7: Download the SLIS student handbook Download the 2008 Program Statement form
STEP 8: Apply for a scholarship
STEP 9: Review the Kent and Columbus course rotations
STEP 10: Discover student and professional groups
STEP 11: Bookmark important URL's
STEP 12: Get an overview of the SLIS computer labs, including information on technical skills required and available by downloading and viewing power point displays in the Incoming Student Orientation area
STEP 13: Listen to a presentation from Libraries and Media Services Orientations about using the library. Click on the program in which you are enrolled.
STEP 14: Find out what books to purchase for your classes. Click here for Kent campus book list. Click here for Columbus book list.
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