The School will be respected as a leader in providing professional, graduate education for information professionals. The School will be noted for its preparation of librarians and other information professionals who are motivated to leadership and service, who are knowledgeable and ethical in their professional practice, and who, while recognizing the rich cultural and technological heritage of their fields, are prepared to be adaptable change agents and lifelong learners.
The School is committed to the University's mission of teaching, scholarship, and service. As a graduate professional school, the School educates its students, in both theory and practice, to identify, acquire, organize, and disseminate information. By integrating technology across the curriculum, the School imparts the knowledge and skills of the profession in preserving and providing access to the records of our cultural heritage and the documents of scholarly investiagation. The School prepares its graduates to provide user-centered information services, to assume leadership in the profession, and to adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice. By supporting faculty research and publication, the School advances the understanding of the history, theory, and practice of library and information science. In its faculty, students, staff, and curriculum, the School respects the diverse nature and information needs of the global community. Through its programs, the School enables information professionals to pursue continuing education and to adapt to changes in the profession and in society.
