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Bulletin 2001-2003

Indiana University

School ofLibrary and InformationScience

www.slis.indiana.edu

K N O W L E D G E

O N C E G A I N E D

CASTS A L IGHT

BEYOND ITS OWN

I M M E D I A T E

B O U N D A R I E S .—John Tyndall (1820–1893), British physicist, science lecturer, and writer

When you become a student at Indiana University, you join an academic community internationally known for the excellence and diversity of its programs. Indiana University is one of the nation’s oldest and largest state universities, with eight campuses serving 92,000 students. IU also offers courses through facilities at Columbus, Elkhart, and many other sites.

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Quality Education.Lifetime Opportunities.

Bulletin 2001-2003

Indiana University

School ofLibrary and InformationScience

School of Library and Information ScienceIndiana UniversityMain Library 0111320 E. Tenth StreetBloomington, IN 47405-3907(812) 855-2018Toll-free in U.S.: 1-888-335-SLIS (7547)Fax: (812) 855-6166www.slis.indiana.edu

Our curriculum continuously evolves to prepare students to meetthe challenges of the information age. Approved curriculumchanges may occur after the printing of this bulletin. Continue tocheck our Web site for details. Please direct questions to theSLIS Administrative Office.

Indiana University is accredited by the North Central Associationof Colleges and Schools (NCA) through the Commission onInstitutions of Higher Education, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 1-800-621-7440.

While every effort is made to provide accurate and currentinformation, Indiana University reserves the right to changewithout notice statements in the bulletin series concerningrules, policies, fees, curricula, courses, or other matters.

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AdministrationIndiana University MYLES BRAND, Ph.D., President of the UniversityHERMAN B WELLS (1902-2000), A.M., L.L.D., Chancellor of the University KENNETH R. R. GROS LOUIS, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chancellor, Indiana

University BloomingtonGERALD L. BEPKO, L.L.M., Vice President for Long-Range Planning and Chancellor, Indiana

University–Purdue University IndianapolisJ. TERRY CLAPACS, M.B.A., Vice President for Administration JUDITH G. PALMER, J.D., Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerGEORGE E. WALKER, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School CHRISTOPHER SIMPSON, M.A., Vice President for Public Affairs and Government RelationsMICHAEL A. McROBBIE, Ph.D., Vice President for Information TechnologyCHARLIE NELMS, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Development and DiversitySTEVEN A. MILLER, M.B.A., Treasurer of the University DAVID J. FULTON, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University EastMICHAEL A. WARTELL, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne RUTH J. PERSON, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University KokomoBRUCE W. BERGLAND, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University Northwest KENNETH L. PERRIN, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University South Bend F. C. RICHARDSON, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University Southeast and Chancellor Liaison

Bloomington Campus KENNETH R. R. GROS LOUIS, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chancellor, Indiana

University BloomingtonMOYA L. ANDREWS, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of the FacultiesMAYNARD D. THOMPSON, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor and Dean for Budgetary Administration and

Planning DONALD R. HOSSLER, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Enrollment ServicesRICHARD N. McKAIG, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students JEAN C. ROBINSON, Ph.D., Dean for Women’s AffairsGLORIA J. GIBSON, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Multicultural Affairs JULIE KNOST, J.D., Director, Office of Affirmative ActionMARY ELLEN ANDERSON, M.S., Director of Admissions R. GERALD PUGH, Ed.D., Registrar

Indianapolis Campus GERALD L. BEPKO, LL.M., Vice President for Long-Range Planning and Chancellor, Indiana

University–Purdue University IndianapolisWILLIAM M. PLATER, Ph.D., Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties TRUDY W. BANTA, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor for Planning and Institutional ImprovementMARK L. BRENNER, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate EducationROBERT E. MARTIN, M.P.A., Vice Chancellor for Administration and FinanceCHERYL G. SULLIVAN, M.S., Vice Chancellor for External AffairsKAREN M. WHITNEY, M.A., Vice Chancellor for Student Life and DiversityLILLIAN L. CHARLESTON, M.S., Campus Affirmative Action OfficerALAN N. CRIST, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment ServicesMARK C. GROVE, M.P.A., Registrar

School of Library and Information Science BLAISE CRONIN, Ph.D., DeanDEBORA SHAW, Ph.D., Associate Dean

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1 The World of Information2 The School of Library and Information

Science2 History2 Mission3 Goals of the M.L.S. Program3 Objectives for Students in the M.L.S.

Program3 Goals of the M.I.S. Program3 Objectives for Students in the M.I.S.

Program3 Goals of the Ph.D. Program3 Objectives for Students in the Ph.D.

Program4 Location and Facilities5 Admission to Graduate Programs5 Application Procedures for U.S. Citizens5 Application Deadlines for U.S. Citizens6 Application Procedures for International

Students6 Application Deadlines for International

Students7 Admission Criteria7 Master of Library Science/Master of

Information Science Degree Programs7 Admission Categories8 Advising8 Dual Master of Information

Science/Master of Library Science Degree Program

8 Specialist in Library and Information Science Degree Program

8 Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program10 Degree Requirements10 Master of Library Science/Master of

Information Science Degree Programs10 Computer-Based Information Skills10 Probation Policy10 Time Requirements10 Foreign Language11 Course Requirements11 Common Core Requirements11 M.L.S. Degree Requirements11 M.I.S. Degree Requirements12 Joint Programs17 School Library/Media and Information

Technology Certification18 School Library Services Minor18 School Media Services Major and the

M.L.S.19 Public Library Certification

Requirements19 Specialist in Library and Information

Science19 Doctor of Philosophy20 SLIS Minor20 Ph.D. Program Requirements20 Course Credits20 Program of Studies20 The Dissertation20 General Information

20 Grade Computation21 Grade of Incomplete21 Deferred Grade (R)21 Computer Accounts22 Placement22 SLIS Alumni Association22 Summer Sessions22 Financial Aid23 SLIS Financial Support for Doctoral

Students25 Courses31 Faculty35 Indiana University

Contents

For decades, scholars and futurists havepredicted a knowledge revolution. Thosepredictions have come to life dramatically inrecent years. We live in an information age,an age in which the ability to generate andaccess new knowledge has become a keydriver of social and economic growth. Thisconviction is powerfully reflected in thedevelopment of internetworking and in thefeverish spate of takeovers, strategic alliances,and joint ventures in the telecommunications,cable, and computer industries, as the majorplayers position themselves to be in thevanguard of the digital revolution. Suchdevelopments are transforming bothscholarly and lay perceptions of the value ofinformation.

In many developed nations, the informationsector is among the fastest growing segmentsof the economy. The growth of a dynamicglobal information industry has created awealth of opportunities for informationprofessionals, but it has also helped throwinto relief a raft of complex public policyissues, such as privacy and cybersurveillance, privatization of government-held information resources, the managementof intellectual property rights, and theemergence of a digital divide, all of which callfor rigorous and informed policy analysis.

The signs of a new age are everywhere: theWorld Wide Web and electronic commerce,personal computers in the classroom,interactive media in the home, virtualuniversities, electronic publishing, digitallibraries. The statistics are irresistible; theamount of information produced in the lastdecade alone is greater than all theinformation created in past millennia. Therhetoric of the Information Age has becomereality. And that reality translates intounprecedented career opportunities forinformation professionals who know how toorganize, manage, and exploit knowledgeassets; who combine analytic and technicalskills with a sense of the strategic value ofinformation to organizations of all kinds.

The economic and social well-being of nationsdepend increasingly on their ability togenerate and access new knowledge. The“informatization” of society is creatingdemand for specialists who will function asinformation resource managers and act asguides, interpreters, mediators, brokers, andquality controllers for the ultimate user, who

might be a corporate executive, a scientist, ora schoolchild. Today’s informationprofessionals do not merely store and locateinformation, they also analyze and synthesizeraw data to produce customized, value-addedservices and products for a diverse clientele.The field offers a kaleidoscope of careertracks from which to choose: Web design,information systems analysis, databasedesign and marketing, information brokering,medical informatics, systems librarianship,competitor intelligence analysis, usabilitytesting. In a sense, the opportunities arelimited only by the imagination.

On one issue there is widespread agreement:the effective management of informationsystems and resources is critical to successfulorganizational performance. That is as true ofa Fortune 500 corporation as of a hospital or asmall liberal arts college. Informationresources include, but are by no meanssynonymous with, the materials held inlibraries, archives, and documentationcenters. In the Digital Age, organizations ofall kinds are waking up to the fact thatintellectual capital is one of their mostimportant resources — the basis ofcomparative advantage and superior servicedelivery. It is this awareness, as much as thehighly visible information technologies, thatis responsible for transforming the ways inwhich business, commerce, professionalaffairs, and contemporary scholarship arebeing conducted.

Libraries, too, are changing. Once passivestorehouses, they have in some cases becomeactive agents of social change and earlyadopters of new information andcommunication technologies. The range ofmaterials and media they handle hasdiversified enormously in the last decade.Access to full-text databases, networkedresources, and multimedia informationsystems has become the norm in a matter ofyears, fueled in no small measure by theprodigious growth of the Internet and theWorld Wide Web. The next few years promiseeven greater advances — global digitallibraries, intelligent interfaces, interactivebooks, collaboratories, intelligent agents,virtual reality. Indiana University’s School ofLibrary and Information Science isresponding to the challenge with a flexibleand forward-looking curriculum, whichstresses the social, behavioral, and culturalaspects of information design and use.

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The School of Libraryand Information ScienceThe School of Library and Information Science(SLIS) at Indiana University ranks consistentlyin the top five or ten programs in NorthAmerica, and its master’s and doctoralenrollments are among the largest in thenation. In a recent six-year survey of scholarlyproductivity and impact, the school wasranked number one (Library Quarterly, April2000). The M.L.S. (Master of Library Science)degree has been accredited continuously since1953. The pioneering M.I.S. (Master ofInformation Science) degree adds anotheravenue of entry to the information professions.In addition to these two accredited programs,the school offers a Ph.D. in InformationScience, a Specialist (post-master’s) degree inLibrary and Information Science,specializations in African StudiesLibrarianship, Chemical Information, MusicLibrarianship, Special Collections, and a dualM.L.S./Doctor of Jurisprudence program withthe School of Law. There are also dual master’sdegree programs with the Schools of Fine Arts,Journalism, Music, and Public andEnvironmental Affairs, and the Departmentsof Comparative Literature, History, Historyand Philosophy of Science, Latin Americanand Caribbean Studies, and Russian and EastEuropean Studies. Course work leading tocertification in public libraries and in schoolmedia is also available.

At SLIS we bring fresh insights to bear oninformation design, access, and policy issues bylooking at information and informationtechnologies in diverse human contexts. Weseek to understand the behaviors, cognitivefactors, social practices, media, and tools thatfoster and hinder effective information use. Weplace a strong emphasis on the social andbehavioral dimensions of informationtechnology.

SLIS has a full-time faculty of 18,supplemented by a distinguished emeritus,visiting, and adjunct faculty.

The School of Library and Information Scienceis located on the Bloomington campus. Allstudents have access to the extraordinaryphysical and human resources of IndianaUniversity, including one of the largestuniversity computing networks in the worldand a university library system that ranksthirteenth in the nation in terms of itsholdings. Included in this system is theprestigious Lilly Library, which isinternationally known for its rare books,manuscripts, and special collections.

The IU School of Library and InformationScience is a member of the Association forLibrary and Information Science Education,the American Library Association, theAmerican Society for Information Science, andthe Special Libraries Association. It maintainsaffiliation with a number of other national andinternational bodies in library and informationscience.

The History of SLIS at IndianaUniversityThe first organized library science curriculumat Indiana University, a program for thepreparation of school librarians, was offeredby the School of Education in the summer of1930. In 1938 this curriculum was expandedand made available in the regular school yearas well as during the summer session.

In 1947 the Division of Library Science wasestablished within the School of Education. Abasic undergraduate curriculum in libraryscience concerned with the fundamentalprocesses common to all types of libraries wasoffered as a minor within the four-yearprogram leading to the Bachelor of Arts orBachelor of Science degree in the College ofArts and Sciences or to the Bachelor of Sciencein Education degree in the School ofEducation.

Fifty Years of Graduate Education in Libraryand Information Science: 1949-99A five-year program leading to the Master ofArts with a major in library science, granted bythe Graduate School, was created in 1949, anda Ph.D. program in library and informationscience was established in 1964.

In 1966 the Trustees of Indiana Universityestablished the Graduate Library School andthe professional degree Master of LibraryScience (M.L.S.), replacing the Master of Artsdegree granted by the Graduate School. TheSpecialist degree program was added to thecurriculum in 1978. In 1980 the name of theschool was officially changed to School ofLibrary and Information Science (SLIS). Theaddition of the Master of Information Science(M.I.S.) degree in 1995 reflects the school’scontinuing commitment to change.

The Mission of SLISThe school provides students with anunderstanding of the conceptual foundationsof librarianship and information science and ofthe multifaceted nature of the widerinformation environment. It prepares studentswith a rich mix of knowledge, attitudes, andskills necessary to function as critical thinkersand effective communicators. Graduates shouldhave a strong grounding in theory and theability to translate theory into effective practice.

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To provide a proper setting for theimplementation of this mission, the schoolpromotes the advancement of knowledge, boththeoretical and applied, through activeprograms of research and scholarlypublication. The school also provides servicewithin the university and to the local, national,and international communities throughcontributions to, and leadership in,associations and organizations and byassuming consulting, advising, publishing,and other professional roles. This leadershipby example is considered essential inproviding a framework in which the goals ofthe program can be pursued effectively.

The school also provides opportunities forstudents to seek educational experiencesinvolving the development of the specializedskills currently emphasized in information-providing agencies and other organizations.The development of these skills oftenhighlights current trends in informationsystems and information management thatserve to assist the student in career planning.Such educational experiences are gainedthrough selection of elective courses from theSchool of Library and Information Science,through cooperation with other graduateprograms of the university, and throughseminars, workshops, conferences, groupprojects, internships, and practicumexperiences.

Goals of the M.L.S. ProgramThe school has identified the following goalsfor the Master of Library Science program: 1. To promote an understanding of the role of

libraries in society, and of the professionaland ethical responsibilities of librarians.

2. To foster a user-centered approach to thedevelopment and management ofinformation resources.

3. To understand the theory and practice ofinformation collection, organization,retrieval, and analysis with regard to print,nonprint, and electronic resources.

4. To prepare professionals who will promoteaccess to information and be aware of theirrole in an information-based society.

Objectives for Students in theM.L.S. ProgramStudents who complete curricular and otherrequirements of the program will be able to1. Understand the generation and

dissemination of information and the roleof libraries and information centers in thecommunication process.

2. Develop and organize collections ofinformation to meet user needs and assisttheir publics in using those collections.

3. Demonstrate the management skills andtechnical expertise necessary to supportand implement information policies andprograms.

Goals of the M.I.S. programThe school has identified the following goalsfor the Master of Information Science program:1. To develop an understanding of the

theoretical and empirical bases ofinformation science.

2. To promote an understanding of theeconomic, social, and strategic value ofinformation.

3. To showcase a range of informationanalysis and management techniques.

Objectives for Students in the M.I.S.ProgramStudents who complete curricular and otherrequirements of the program will be able to1. Analyze information needs and plan and

develop information delivery/accesssystems for business, industry,government, academic, or nonprofitorganizations.

2. Understand the nature and role of theinformation industry.

3. Understand and use communication andinformation technologies in support oforganizational objectives.

4. Develop appropriate informationmanagement strategies and policies fororganizations.

Goals of the Ph.D. ProgramThe school has identified the following goalsfor the Doctor of Philosophy in InformationScience:1. To promote a common understanding of

the research process and what constitutesscholarly research.

2. To prepare scholars who are able toidentify and conceptualize significantresearch problems.

3. To train scholars who are able to producerelevant research and who have the overallpotential for contributing new knowledgeto the field.

4. To prepare students for professional rolesas researchers, teachers, and consultants inboth academic and nonacademic settings.

Objectives for Students in the Ph.D.ProgramBy completion of their Ph.D. program, doctoralstudents should be able to1. Demonstrate their ability to generate

original research that meets the scholarlystandards of the field.

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2. Communicate the findings of their work,orally and in writing, in a clear, convincingfashion to other scholars in this and relateddisciplines.

Location and FacilitiesThe School of Library and Information Scienceis housed in the Main Library on theBloomington campus. The school’s facilitiesinclude a dedicated computer laboratory,lecture and seminar rooms, and a library andinformation science library.

Both the School of Library and InformationScience and Indiana University as a whole arevery technology-intensive environments, sothe opportunities for learning and workingwith state-of-the-art technology are numerous.

The School of Library and Information Sciencemaintains two computer labs for use by anystudent enrolled in SLIS courses. In addition,the school supports a lab dedicated to use bySLIS Ph.D. students. Technology plays acentral role in library and information scienceresearch and practice; therefore SLIS devotessignificant resources to ensure that studentshave access to up-to-date hardware andsoftware. The technology staff providesstudents with opportunities to learn and usecurrent and emerging technologies that will beessential to their professional development.SLIS computing labs are open approximately80 hours per week, with consultants generallyon duty to assist students. Additionally, thetechnology staff offers workshops focusing onnew developments of interest to the SLIScommunity.

SLIS maintains its own server room, whichhouses several NT, Mac, and UNIX servers.These provide services ranging from hostingthe SLIS Web site to ensuring the school is incompliance with software licensingagreements. One UNIX server is dedicated tostudent use and provides advancedcapabilities, such as large-scale streamingvideo, programming and cgi hosting notoffered elsewhere on campus. Individualclasses have access to other servers as needed,and an independent study project recently setup a permanent, student-administered Linuxserver.

SLIS, the University Information andTechnology Services, and the UniversityLibraries jointly support the usability labhoused at SLIS. This state of the art facilitysupports the systematic observation of human-computer interaction (HCI). With camerasrecording users’ facial expressions andphysical movements, and system responsesdirectly captured by digital recording, thecomplete process of interaction can be

reviewed and analyzed. Students andresearchers use the lab to learn about usabilityevaluation methods, to identify user problemswith software interfaces, and to test ideas fornew designs.

As a part of Indiana University, consistentlyrated one of the most “wired” universitysystems in the nation, every member of theSLIS community has access to a vast array ofcomputing and information technologyresources. SLIS partners with other IU schoolsand departments to ensure that the SLIScommunity continues to enjoy access touniversity-wide resources.

Using the Virtual Indiana Classroom (VIC)and Indiana Higher Education TelevisionSystem (IHETS), SLIS delivers courses andworkshops—designed to meet certificationrequirements and professional continuingeducation needs—to various locationsthroughout the state. Many of these coursesoffered through distance education may beapplied to a SLIS degree program, providedthe student has been admitted and meets allother requirements.

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Application Proceduresfor U.S. CitizensStudents may request an application packet byvisiting our Web site (www.slis.indiana.edu)or by contacting the SLIS Admissions Office,Indiana University, Main Library 011, 1320 E.Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-3907,(812) 855-2018 or toll-free (888) 335-7547.Please be sure to request the application packetfor the appropriate degree program—Masterof Library Science, Master of InformationScience, Specialist, or Ph.D. All applicationsmust be submitted to the SLIS AdmissionsOffice in Bloomington.

Application to SLIS graduate programsrequires a minimum of the following(additional requirements may be found underlistings for individual degrees):1. Completed application forms.2. Three letters of recommendation that

address the applicant’s academic andprofessional capabilities should besubmitted on letterhead and sent directlyfrom the referring party to the SLISAdmissions Office in Bloomington. It is theapplicant’s responsibility to ensure thatletters of recommendation reach theAdmissions Office by deadline dates.

3. A personal essay explaining academic andcareer objectives (minimum 500 words).

4. Official transcripts from each collegeattended (except Indiana Universitytranscripts, which the school can obtainfrom the IU registrar’s online system).From all other colleges and universities,applicants should arrange to havetranscripts sent directly to SLIS.

5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE)General Test scores are required of alldoctoral program applicants. Master’sdegree program applicants whose gradepoint average (GPA) in undergraduatecollege work is not at least 3.0 on a 4.0scale, or whose GPA on work completedfor a previous graduate degree is not 3.2 orhigher, must submit GRE scores in supportof their applications. Master’s programapplicants are advised that GRE scores, ifprovided, will be taken into account in thecompetitive admissions process andawarding of departmental financial aid.The test must have been taken within threeyears before application. GRE informationand application forms may be obtainedfrom the Educational Testing Service, P.O.Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000. Scoresare available about six weeks after the testis taken. It is the responsibility of the

applicant to take the GRE test at such atime as will allow scores to arrive at theAdmissions Office to meet all schooldeadlines.

6. An application fee. A check or money ordermust be sent directly to the bursar’s office inthe addressed envelope provided in theapplication packet.

7. Some programs have applicationrequirements in addition to those listedabove. For further information, seeadmission requirements for the degree inwhich you are interested.

When completed application forms arereceived, an applicant’s individual file isestablished, and other elements of theapplication are added to the file as they arereceived. It is important that applicants sendthe completed application as early as possible.Admission, once granted, is good for a periodof one year; however, such extendedadmission cannot be guaranteed unless theadmitted student informs the school of intentto matriculate at a later date. Files of admittedstudents who neither matriculate nor requestan extension may be purged soon after thebeginning of the semester for which admissionwas granted. An individual may check on thestatus of an application file or request anextension to a later consideration date bycalling SLIS at (812) 855-2018 or toll free withinthe United States at (888) 335-SLIS.

Application Deadlines for U.S.CitizensApplications will not be acted upon until allrequired documents have been received.Ordinarily applications for master’s andspecialist degrees are processed within onemonth of their completion. In order to allowtime for degree processing and financial aiddecisions, applicants must meet the followingdeadlines:

For matriculation in: Fall Spring SummerApplying for SLIS financial aid: Jan. 15 Oct. 1 N/ANot applying for SLIS financial aid: May 15 Nov. 1 Mar. 15

Financial aid deadlines are carefully observed.General admission deadlines, where possible,are more flexible.

Applicants who complete the financial aidform included with the SLIS application packetand who have a completed file by the financialaid deadlines above will be considered for allaid for which they are eligible that is offereddirectly by the school. Financial aidopportunities from SLIS are detailed elsewhere

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in this bulletin. For information on financialaid not directly funded by SLIS, applicantsshould contact the Office of Student FinancialAssistance, Franklin Hall 208, Bloomington, IN47405-2806, (812) 855-0321,www.indiana.edu/~sfa

Application Proceduresfor International StudentsInternational students may request anapplication packet by visiting our Web site(www.slis.indiana.edu) or by contacting theSLIS Admissions Office, Indiana University,Main Library 011, 1320 E. Tenth Street,Bloomington, IN 47405-3907, (812) 855-2018 ortoll-free (888) 335-7547. The completed formsand all supporting materials must be returnedto the Office of International Admissions,Indiana University, 300 N. Jordan Avenue,Bloomington, IN 47405-7707, (812) 855-4306.Payment of an application fee is required.Questions can be directed to InternationalAdmissions via e-mail at:[email protected].

All international applicants for any SLISdegree program—master’s, specialist, orPh.D.—must submit a recent official GraduateRecord Examination (GRE) General (aptitude)Test score report from the Educational TestingService. The test must have been taken withinthree years before application. Scores on allthree sections (verbal, quantitative, andanalytical) will be considered. A minimumcombined score of 1500 (500 in each area) isrequired for an application to be processedfurther. The Educational Testing Service, P.O.Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000, providesGRE information and application forms. Scoresare available about six weeks after the test istaken. It is the responsibility of the applicant totake the GRE test at a time that will allowscores to arrive at the SLIS Admissions Officeto meet all school deadlines.

International applicants whose first languageis not English must submit recent officialscores from the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL scoreof 600 is required for admission to SLISgraduate programs. The TOEFL isadministered by the Educational TestingService once each month at locationsthroughout the world. Information aboutTOEFL administration schedules may beobtained from the Educational Testing Serviceat the address given with GRE informationabove.

Students whose first language is not Englishmust also take an English language placementtest upon arrival at Indiana University. Theresults of this test are used to determine what,if any, remedial English courses must besuccessfully completed before graduate studybegins. International students shouldunderstand that all admissions are grantedconditionally, upon verification of Englishlanguage proficiency, and that enrollment ingraduate course work is not permitted, or islimited, until all language deficiencies havebeen removed.

Additional Bloomington campus informationfor international applicants can be found onthe International Center’s Web site atwww.indiana.edu/~intlcent

Application Deadlines forInternational StudentsThe SLIS Admissions Office will not act uponapplications until all required documents havebeen received (including transcripts, letters ofrecommendation, application fee, and GREand TOEFL test scores as required).Ordinarily, applications for master’s andspecialist degrees are processed within onemonth of being completed and received atSLIS from the Office of InternationalAdmissions. International applicants mustcomply with the deadline dates indicated ininternational application materials.

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Master of LibraryScience/Master ofInformation ScienceDegree ProgramsStudents holding a bachelor’s degree from anaccredited four-year collegiate institution areeligible to apply for admission. Applicants inthe final year of their undergraduate programmay apply and be granted admissionconditional upon their being awarded thebachelor’s degree.

An applicant must have a minimum gradepoint average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or itsequivalent in the total undergraduate programor an average of 3.2 in the latest graduatedegree or representative graduate hours(usually 30 semester hours) completed. TheSLIS Admissions Committee makes individualjudgments about the rigor of grading in theundergraduate or graduate course workpresented and about the relative significanceof course work completed at various times inan applicant’s academic history. Students whodo not meet the SLIS cumulative grade pointaverage requirements may submit GRE scoresfor consideration. GRE scores of at least 1500(500 in each area) are required. Students mayalso address circumstances of low academicperformance in an attachment to theirapplication.

A substantial number of credit hours ofappropriate content-based course work mustbe included in the overall undergraduate andgraduate course work previously completed.This appropriate background includes, but isnot limited to, course work in the humanitiesand the social, biological, and physicalsciences. If an applicant is judged deficient inbackground preparation, additional coursework may be required to remove thedeficiency. Such additional course work maybe at the undergraduate or graduate level, butit will not in any case count toward the credithour requirements for the SLIS degree. Lettersof recommendation should be submitted bythree individuals who are familiar with theapplicant’s academic abilities. Letters fromprofessors are preferred. Letters fromemployers and information professionals whoare familiar with the applicant’s intellectualabilities and work habits are also acceptable.

A personal goals essay of at least 500 words isrequired (see M.I.S. or M.L.S. application). Theessay must indicate a student’s academic andprofessional goals appropriate to the desiredSLIS degree program. The writing skills

indicated in this goals statement are alsoconsidered as part of the admission decision.

We welcome applications from students of allbackgrounds. Indiana University prohibitsdiscrimination based on such characteristics as age,disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status,national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, orveteran status.

Matriculation Applicants may enter SLISmaster’s degree programs at the beginning offall semester, spring semester, or the second(eight-week) summer session.

Admission CategoriesAdmission—A student’s full admission status isvalid for one year, with an additional yearavailable upon petition. If an admitted studentfails to matriculate within the allowed time,the admission status is terminated, and thestudent must reapply.

Probationary Admission—The SLIS AdmissionsCommittee may grant probationary admission toa student who fails to meet one or more of theadmission requirements listed above, if, in thejudgment of the committee members, there issufficient other evidence of probable success inthe degree program. Probationary admissioncarries a requirement that the student maintaina minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout theprogram. Other conditions of the probationaryadmission, if any, will be stated in theadmission letter. The student’s progress willbe monitored throughout the program toensure that the conditions are maintained. If,at any time in the program, the student doesnot meet the conditions of the probation,admission will be terminated.

Applicants who are denied admission to a SLISgraduate program may not take course workin SLIS without the permission of the dean ofthe school.

SLIS Non-Degree Student Status—Students withan undergraduate degree may be permitted totake up to 6 credit hours of SLIS graduatecourse work prior to admission that couldcount towards their degree if admitted.Nondegree students must complete allnecessary prerequisites before taking anycourse. Nondegree students may be removedfrom any SLIS course if their place is requiredfor an admitted degree-seeking student. SLISL401 is a prerequisite course to our degreeprograms, and does not count towards thecredits for the degrees offered. Undergraduateand nondegree students may take SLIS L401.

Auditing—There are few SLIS courses availablefor auditing. Auditing is to be limited to

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Admission Criteria

nonparticipating courses. Lab-based coursesgenerally may not be audited. Students whowish to audit a course must obtain writtenpermission from the instructor. Auditedcourses appear on the transcript with no gradeor credit given. A student is not permitted toaudit a course without registering as anauditor and paying the auditing fees required.

AdvisingUpon admission each student is assigned afaculty advisor whose name is given in theadmission letter. Students should meet withtheir faculty advisors to discuss academiccourse planning and professional goals.Advisor signatures are also required forvarious approval forms. Students shouldcarefully plan their course selections, notingappropriate prerequisites and requiredsequences. The SLIS Web site offers projectedlong-range course schedules. In addition to theassigned initial faculty advisor, students mayconsult with any member of the faculty forprofessional and career guidance.

Dual Master ofInformationScience/Master of LibraryScience Degree ProgramStudents should follow the general admissionprocedures for the M.I.S. and M.L.S. degrees,and should clearly indicate on the applicationform their interest in this dual-degree option.The personal goals essay should also addressreasons for pursuing the dual M.I.S./M.L.S.degree program. For details about thisprogram, see the “Joint Programs” section ofthis bulletin.

Specialist in Library andInformation ScienceDegree Program A student holding a master’s degree inlibrarianship and/or information science froman accredited university may apply foradmission to the Specialist Degree Program.Application deadlines are the same as for theM.L.S. and M.I.S. degree programs. Additionalcriteria for admission include the following:• A minimum grade point average of 3.2 (on

a scale of 4.0) in previous graduate coursework.

• A minimum of two years’ successfulexperience in a library, media, orinformation professional position followingaward of the master’s degree. (Thisrequirement may be waived when it is

deemed advantageous to the student andacceptable to the school for the student toenter the specialist program directly fromthe master’s level of study.)

• Three letters of recommendation.• A description of the applicant’s area of

interest and career plan.

Doctor of PhilosophyDegree ProgramAdmission to the doctoral program is highlycompetitive. Application for the Ph.D.program is made through the School ofLibrary and Information Science atBloomington. Information about applicationprocedures and admission criteria are to befound in the section of this bulletin entitled‘‘Admission to Graduate Programs.’’

Students who have graduated with abachelor’s or master’s degree in any disciplinemay apply for admission to the SLIS doctoralprogram. Students who are admitted and havea master’s degree in a field of study closelyrelated to information science from arecognized international program, or theequivalent, can be enrolled in the doctoralprogram and can transfer up to 30 credit hoursof recognized course work. The student mustsubmit official transcripts as proof of degreecompletion. If a student is admitted who hasan interest in information science but does notpossess an appropriate graduate degree, thestudent will initially be enrolled in one of themaster’s degree programs. After 12 months,the student’s performance will be reviewed bythe Ph.D. Steering Committee, and, ifappropriate, the student’s status will bechanged to reflect admission to the doctoralprogram.

The formal requirements for admissioninclude: • A completed Indiana University Graduate

Application for Admission (available fromSLIS).

• A bachelor’s degree from an accrediteduniversity or college. Submit transcripts forall course work taken and degreescompleted.

• Record of academic accomplishment. Anapplicant must have an undergraduategrade point average of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0scale) and a minimum grade point averageof 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in any previousgraduate course work. An internationalapplicant’s grade point average will becalculated on the basis of equivalency fromuniversities that use a different scale.

• Personal statement. The applicant mustsubmit a 500-word statement ofprofessional goals that reflects acommitment to teaching and/or research.

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• Three letters of recommendation shouldcome from persons in the professional andacademic communities who can addressthe applicant’s scholarly and analyticalabilities and potential for doctoral study.

• Scores on the Graduate RecordExamination (GRE). Applicants mustsubmit a recent score (within three years ofapplication) on the Graduate RecordExamination (GRE) General (aptitude) Testas part of their admission credentials.Scores on all three sections (verbal,quantitative, and analytical) will beconsidered. While a minimum of 1500 isrequired for an application to be processedfurther, we expect higher scores fromsuccessful applicants. Internationalstudents who find it impossible to submitGRE scores may petition to have thisrequirement waived.

• A TOEFL (Test of English as a ForeignLanguage) score above 600 is required forapplicants whose native language is notEnglish. In addition, university policyprovides that all international students beretested on English language abilities uponarrival at Indiana University.

• Demonstrable potential for excellence inconducting research. Success in a doctoral

program requires such characteristics as theability to identify and conceptualizesignificant research problems, the ability tobe insightful and express ideas clearly, andoverall potential for contributing newknowledge to the discipline.

Applications from international students mustbe reviewed by the Indiana University Officeof International Admissions before theirreview by the SLIS Doctoral AdmissionsCommittee.

SLIS encourages doctoral applicants to providethe school with the most appropriate evidenceregarding each of the admission criteria. GREscores and college transcripts are usuallysufficient to demonstrate capability of workingwith abstract concepts in doctoral-levelcourses and research. The essay portion of theapplication provides indication of theapplicant’s commitment to research and to thefield of information science and attracts theattention of relevant faculty to the application.It is recommended that each applicant submita sample or summary of previous work that isrelevant to the admission criteria, such asacademic papers or work-related projects.

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Master of LibraryScience/Master ofInformation ScienceDegree ProgramsNote: Exceptions to degree requirements mustbe approved in writing by the student’s facultyadvisor and by the SLIS Administrative Office.Approval forms for course waivers, transfercredit, etc. are available in the SLIS office. Mostforms are also available on our Web site. It isthe student’s responsibility to ensure thatwritten approval for any program exception issubmitted to the SLIS Administrative Officefor placement in the student’s academic file.

Computer-Based Information SkillsThe School of Library and Information Sciencerequires that students be computer, network,and information literate and be familiar withbasic operations that will be used throughoutthe students’ course work. This knowledge isprerequisite to many courses in the SLIScurriculum and will form the basis for furtherlearning and skill development throughout thestudents’ academic and professional careers.To acquire this base, each student mustcomplete, or apply and receive a waiver for,the SLIS course L401 Computer-BasedInformation Tools. Normally, the courseshould be completed during the first semesterof enrollment. This 3 credit undergraduatelevel course is a prerequisite for many coursesin the SLIS curriculum, although it does notcount toward the credit hours required for aSLIS graduate degree.

Probation Policy In addition to the probationary admissiondescribed earlier, a SLIS student may be placedon probation at any point in the programwhen failure to achieve a minimumcumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0occurs. The student will be assigned a timeframe in which the required 3.0 GPA must berestored. Failure to achieve 3.0 within therequired time or to maintain the 3.0 GPA forthe remainder of the degree program willresult in dismissal from the graduate program.In no case is a master’s degree awarded forcourse work in which a cumulative GPA ofless than 3.0 has been achieved. Students willnot be permitted to continue graduate coursework beyond the number of credit hoursrequired for the degree solely in an attempt toraise the GPA to the required level. Studentsare expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA eachsemester.

Time Requirements All requirements for the M.L.S. and M.I.S.degrees must be met within five consecutivecalendar years from the date of completion ofthe first credited course. In somecircumstances a one-year extension of the five-year time frame may be given, but in no casewill a longer extension be granted. Applicationfor the SLIS master’s degree must be submittedearly in the fall semester for candidatesplanning to graduate in December, and earlyin the spring semester for candidates planningto graduate in May, June, or August.

Foreign Language Although language skills are recognized assignificant and in some cases essential in theinformation professions, and although suchcourses may be taken through the university,credit earned for such courses may not beapplied toward the M.L.S. or M.I.S. degree.

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Degree Requirements

Note: SLIS now offers a dual M.I.S./M.L.S.degree option (see “Dual Master’s DegreePrograms” in this bulletin).

Common CoreRequirementsA candidate for either the Master of LibraryScience or the Master of Information Sciencedegree must complete at least three of thefollowing courses:

L503 User Needs and Behavior in Theoryand Practice

L505 Organization and Representation ofKnowledge and Information

L509 Introduction to Research and Statistics Management component (if not counted

toward the M.I.S. or M.L.S. corerequirements): either L527 Managementof Libraries and Information Centers orL547 The Organizational InformationResource

M.L.S. DegreeRequirements A candidate for the Master of Library Sciencedegree must complete 36 semester credit hoursof graduate course work, all of which must betaken from the IU School of Library andInformation Science. A maximum of 6graduate credit hours from another ALA-accredited master’s degree program may, withthe permission of the dean, be applied to theM.L.S. degree. The transferred courses musthave a grade of B or higher and must be takenwithin the five-year time frame allowed forcompletion of the degree. Only withinrecognized joint programs, as outlined in thisbulletin, may other non-SLIS courses beapplied toward the M.L.S. degree.

M.L.S. Core Requirements In addition to thecommon core course requirements notedabove, students in the M.L.S. degree programmust, in consultation with the faculty advisor,select and complete at least three of thefollowing six M.L.S. core courses:

L520 Bibliographic Access and ControlL522 Perspectives on Librarianship,

Literacy, Communications, and ReadingL524 Information Sources and ServicesL526 Library AutomationL527 Management of Libraries and

Information Centers (unless countedtoward the common core managementcomponent)

L528 Collection Development andManagement

M.L.S. Elective Courses In addition to thesix courses (18 credit hours) taken from thecommon and M.L.S.-specific cores, studentsmust select a minimum of 18 credit hours ofelective courses to complete the 36 credit hoursrequired for the M.L.S. degree. Elective coursesfor the M.L.S. degree may be chosen from thecommon core, the M.L.S. or M.I.S. core, or thelarge pool of other SLIS courses available to allmaster’s degree students. Care must be takento ensure that prerequisites have been satisfiedbefore registering for any course. In no casemay more than 6 credit hours to be appliedtoward the degree come from the workshopcourses listed under the L595 course number.

M.I.S. DegreeRequirements A candidate for the Master of InformationScience degree must complete 42 credit hoursof graduate course work; at least 36 credithours must be taken from the IU School ofLibrary and Information Science. A maximumof 6 graduate credit hours from outside the IUSchool of Library and Information Sciencemay, in certain circumstances and with thepermission of the dean, be applied to the M.I.S.degree. These 6 credit hours may be taken inother schools and departments of IndianaUniversity or in another appropriatelyaccredited collegiate institution. Outsidecourses are warranted only when they aremore relevant to students’ career objectivesand will contribute more to the enrichment oftheir programs than would additional SLIScourses. Ordinarily, permission for suchoutside course work must be obtained beforeenrolling in the course. The course must becompleted with a grade of B or higher, mustnot be applied to another degree (except in thecase of a recognized dual-degree program),and must be taken within the five-year timeframe allowed for completion of the degree.

M.I.S. Core Requirements In addition to thecommon core course requirements notedabove, students in the M.I.S. degree programmust, in consultation with the faculty advisor,select at least four of the following seven M.I.S.core courses:

L542 Introduction to Human-ComputerInteraction

L543 Strategic IntelligenceL544 Information Technology

StandardizationL545 Systems Analysis and DesignL546 User-Centered Database DesignL547 The Organizational Information

Resource (unless counted toward thecommon core management component)

L548 Computer Programming for TextManagement

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Course Requirements

M.I.S. Elective Courses In addition to theseven courses (21 credit hours) taken togetherfrom the common and M.I.S.-specific cores,students must select a minimum of 21 credithours of elective courses to complete the 42credit hours required for the M.I.S. degree.Elective courses for the M.I.S. degree may bechosen from the common core, the M.I.S. orM.L.S. core, or the large pool of other SLIScourses available to all master’s degreestudents. In no case may more than 6 credithours to be applied toward the degree comefrom the workshop courses listed under theL595 course number. Care must be taken toensure that prerequisites have been satisfiedbefore registering for any course.

Joint ProgramsStudents may pursue formal specializationswithin their master’s degree programs. Initialapplication for specializations is made throughSLIS. Dual master’s degree programs are alsoavailable. Admission to dual-degree programsrequires separate admission to both SLIS andthe department or school responsible for theother degree. In addition, SLIS now offers adual M.I.S./M.L.S. degree option.

Specializations within master’s degrees:African Studies Librarianship

Specialization and M.L.S.Chemical Information Specialization and

M.I.S. or M.L.S.Music Librarianship Specialization and

M.L.S.Special Collections Specialization and

M.L.S.

Dual master’s degree programs:SLIS M.I.S. and M.L.S. dual degreeArt History (M.A.) and M.L.S.Comparative Literature (M.A.) and M.L.S.History (M.A.) and M.L.S. (Bloomington or

Indianapolis campus)History and Philosophy of Science (M.A.)

and M.L.S.Journalism (M.A.) and M.L.S.Latin American and Caribbean Studies

(M.A.) and M.L.S.Law (J.D.) and M.L.S.Musicology or Music Theory (M.A.) and

M.L.S.Russian and East European Studies (M.A.)

and M.I.S. or M.L.S.SPEA Public Affairs (M.P.A.) and M.I.S. or

M.L.S. (Bloomington or Indianapoliscampus)

SPEA Planning (M.Pl.) and M.I.S.(Indianapolis campus only)

Specializations within master’s degrees:African Studies Librarianship Specializationand Master of Library Science Candidates inthis 45 credit hour joint program receive theM.L.S. degree and a certificate indicating thespecialization. Applicants must be accepted tothe M.L.S. degree program before beingconsidered for the area studies specialization.To obtain the specialization, students mustsuccessfully complete the following SLIScourses: 9 credit hours from the common core(L503, L505, and L527), 9 credits from theM.L.S. core (L520, L524, and L528), and 9credits of SLIS electives to be chosen inconsultation with the student’s faculty advisorand the African Studies area specialist in theIU Libraries.

A total of 18 credit hours from African studiesmust include: G732 Bibliography of Sub-Saharan Africa (3 cr.), E431 and E432 Historyof Africa I-II (3-3 cr.), Y338 African politics (3cr.), E310 Introduction to the Cultures of Africa(3 cr.), and at least 3 credit hours of electives tobe chosen in consultation with the AfricanStudies area specialist in the IU Libraries. Thecourses from African Studies must be taken forgraduate credit. If the applicant’s backgroundalready contains course work that is judged tocover any or all of the required areas listedabove, suitable electives chosen in consultationwith the African Studies area specialist may besubstituted.

Interested applicants may apply for ForeignLanguage and Area Studies (FLAS)fellowships through the African StudiesProgram, Indiana University, Woodburn Hall221, Bloomington, IN 47405-6000, (812) 855-6825. Students in this specialization also maybe eligible for internship opportunities in theIU Libraries.

Chemical Information Specialization andMaster of Information Science or Master ofLibrary Science Candidates in this jointprogram receive the M.I.S. or M.L.S. degreeand a certificate indicating the specialization.They must meet all common and M.L.S. orM.I.S. core requirements. In addition they arerequired to include in their elective coursesL570, L624 and additional SLIS courses to totalat least 30 credit hours for M.L.S. candidates or36 credit hours for M.I.S. candidates. Theremaining hours are directed by theDepartment of Chemistry and must includeC471 and C472. Candidates for thisspecialization must have the equivalent of abachelor’s degree in chemistry.

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Music Librarianship Specialization andMaster of Library Science Candidates areadvised that a master’s degree in music inaddition to the M.L.S. is usually required forplacement in the field of music librarianship(see the School of Music Bulletin and thedescription of the dual master’s programbelow). This specialization program isintended primarily for students who alreadyhave a master’s degree in music or who do notdesire a master’s degree in music from IndianaUniversity. The program combines theinstructional and professional trainingresources of the School of Library andInformation Science and the Music Library.Applicants are expected to hold at least abachelor’s degree in music from an accreditedfour-year collegiate institution. Admission tothe specialization is a joint decision by SLISand the admissions committee for thespecialization (IU music librarians). It ispossible to be admitted to the M.L.S. degreeprogram and not be accepted to the musicspecialization. To obtain the specialization inmusic, the following courses must besuccessfully completed within the M.L.S.degree program.1. MUS M539 Introduction to Music

Bibliography (3 cr.).2. SLIS L596 Internship in Library and

Information Science (6 cr.) (P: M539 andL520). 3 credits will normally be in musiccataloging; the other 3 credits may also bein music cataloging or else in musiccollection development, reference, ortechnology.

3. SLIS L631 Seminar in Music Librarianship(3 cr.) (P: M539, P or concurrent: L520 orconsent of instructor).

Topics include music library administration,circulation, collection development, facilitiesand design, recording collections, reference,and technology; music printing andpublishing.

Special Collections Specialization andMaster of Library Science Candidates forthis program may complete all courserequirements within the 36 credit hours for theM.L.S. degree by including the 12 credits forthe specialization within the electivecomponent of the M.L.S. curriculum. Thespecial collections course work must beselected from the following SLIS courses: L514,L515, L516, L585, L586, L587, L596 (required),and L620. The Special Collections programprepares students for careers in rare books andmanuscripts librarianship and archivesadministration. Professional opportunities forgraduates exist in rare books, archives,preservation, historic conservation, manuscriptadministration, and related areas of libraries,museums, and other organizations.

Dual master’s degree programs:SLIS Master of Information Science (M.I.S.)and Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) TheSLIS dual M.I.S./M.L.S. master’s degrees canbe completed with 60 credit hours of coursework rather than the 78 hours required if thedegrees were taken separately. In addition tothe standard L401 requirement, students mustcomplete the following: (1) 12 credit hours ofcommon core courses, (2) 12 credits of M.I.S.core courses, (3) 9 credits of M.L.S. corecourses, and (4) 27 credits of electives, 6 creditsof which may be approved from outside ofSLIS. The two degrees must be awardedsimultaneously. Students admitted to one ofthe degree programs may petition in writingfor admittance to the second master’s degreeprogram. The petition must include anadditional personal goals statement (minimum500 words) describing academic and careerobjectives.

Art History (Master of Arts) and Master ofLibrary Science This program is designed toprepare students for professional library andinformation specialist positions in fine arts andrelated libraries and information centers. Theprogram requires a minimum of 60 credithours of graduate course work including acomprehensive set of required courses andoverlapping electives. Students must apply foradmission to the master’s programs of both theSchool of Library and Information Science andthe School of Fine Arts/History of Art andmeet the admission criteria established foreach. The two degrees must be awardedsimultaneously.

Requirements for the Master of Library Sciencedegree are as follows:1. Completion of SLIS courses from the

common core (9 credit hours minimum)and the M.L.S.-specific core (9 credit hoursminimum) for a total of 18 credit hours.

2. Other required SLIS courses (9 cr.): L596,L623, and L630.

3. SLIS elective courses chosen from amongL570, L571, L576 or L583 to bring the totalof SLIS credit hours completed to 30.

At least 30 credit hours in the School of FineArts are required. Course work must includeA500, A575, and no fewer than two seminarsin two areas. Also required are four lecturecourses at the 400 and 500 levels, at least twoof which must be in Western art. See specificrequirements under “Art History” in the IUGraduate School Bulletin.

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Comparative Literature (Master of Arts) andMaster of Library Science This programprepares candidates for positions in academic,research, and other libraries with a humanitiesorientation. The total program consists of atleast 50 graduate credit hours. Students mustapply for admission to the master’s programsof both the School of Library and InformationScience and the Department of ComparativeLiterature and meet the admission criteriaestablished for each. The two degrees must beawarded simultaneously.



2. At least 12 credit hours of SLIS electivecourses appropriate to the student’sbackground and interests to bring the totalof SLIS credit hours to 30.

At least 20 graduate credit hours are requiredin comparative literature course work. TheDepartment of Comparative Literaturerequires certification in at least two foreignlanguages, which does not count toward the 20credit hour total required for the degree.Emphasis in the course work may be inWestern literatures, East-West relationsstudies, Third World literatures, film studies,or studies of the interrelations of the arts(literature, music, the visual arts). For specificrequirements see the entry for the Departmentof Comparative Literature in the IU GraduateSchool Bulletin.

History (Master of Arts) and Master ofLibrary Science Interest in public history,genealogy, historic preservation, and archivesand museum administration creates a demandfor professionals with expertise in bothhistorical research and informationmanagement. The dual M.L.S./M.A. in historyprogram requires completion of a minimum of50 credit hours of graduate course work.Students must apply for admission to themaster’s programs of both the School ofLibrary and Information Science and theDepartment of History and meet theadmission criteria established for each. Thetwo degrees must be awarded simultaneously.This dual option is available at both IUB andIUPUI.


common (9 credit hours minimum) andM.L.S.-specific (9 credit hours minimum)cores for a total of 18 credit hours. Forexplanations of the common and degree-specific cores, see the section “DegreeRequirements” in this bulletin.

2. Other required SLIS courses (9 cr.): L516,L586 or History H547 [Archives], L596, andL625.

3. SLIS elective courses to bring the total ofSLIS credit hours completed to 30.

A minimum of 20 credit hours is required inthe Department of History for the Master ofArts degree. For specific requirements, see theentry for the Department of History in the IUGraduate School Bulletin.

History and Philosophy of Science (Master ofArts) and Master of Library Science Thisprogram meets the growing demand forinformation professionals with a scientificacademic specialty and prepares students for avariety of positions in library, research, andarchival settings. The program consists of atotal of approximately 51 credit hours for bothdegrees. Students must apply for admission tothe master’s programs of both the School ofLibrary and Information Science and theDepartment of History and Philosophy ofScience and meet the admission criteriaestablished for each. The two degrees must beawarded simultaneously.



2. Other required SLIS courses (9 cr.): L586,L596, and L624.


A minimum of 21 credit hours is required inthe Department of History and Philosophy ofScience for the Master of Arts degree. Forspecific requirements, see the IU GraduateSchool Bulletin.

Journalism (Master of Arts) and Master ofLibrary Science The dual M.L.S./M.A. injournalism program provides excellentpreparation for professional library andinformation specialist positions in news mediaand in corporate, academic, and publiclibraries. The program consists of a total ofapproximately 51 credit hours for bothdegrees. Students must apply for admission tothe master’s programs of both the School ofLibrary and Information Science and theSchool of Journalism and meet the admissioncriteria established for each. The two degreesmust be awarded simultaneously.



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2. Other required SLIS courses (9 cr.): L570,L628, and at least one of the following:L623, L624, or L625.


A minimum of 20 credit hours is required injournalism. For specific requirements contactthe School of Journalism, and consult the IUGraduate School Bulletin.

Latin American and Caribbean Studies(Master of Arts) and Master of LibraryScience The School of Library andInformation Science and the Center for LatinAmerican and Caribbean Studies jointly offer athree-year program that qualifies students fortwo master’s degrees. Study for these twodegrees in the dual program (M.A./M.L.S.)can be completed in a total of 54 credit hoursrather than the 66 credit hours that wouldotherwise be required to take the two degreesseparately. In the dual degree, specific coursescontribute to both degrees. The two degreesmust be awarded simultaneously.

Requirements for the Master of Library Sciencedegree are as follows:1. Completion of three SLIS courses from the

common core (9 cr.) including L527 andL509, and four courses (12 cr.) from theM.L.S.-specific core: L520, L524, L526, andL528, for a total of 21 credit hours.

2. Other required SLIS courses (9 cr.): L570,L596 (internship under the supervision ofthe Latin American Bibliographer), andL620 (topic: Latin American Bibliography)to bring the total of SLIS credit hours to 30.

Students take 24 credit hours of advancedcourses relating to Latin American andCaribbean Studies (LTAM). Theinterdisciplinary seminar LTAM L501 (3credits) must be taken, together with 21 credithours in other LTAM courses or those LatinAmerican and Caribbean Studies courses thatare cross-listed with other departments. Allother requirements for completion of the LatinAmerican Studies M.A., including languageproficiency and thesis or oral examination,remain as listed in the IU Graduate SchoolBulletin.

Application for admission to the dualM.A./M.L.S. degree program must be made tothe LTAM program and the UniversityGraduate School for study toward the M.A.and to SLIS for study of the M.L.S. Studentsmust be accepted by all three units in order tobe admitted to the program.

Law (Doctor of Jurisprudence) and Master ofLibrary Science The dual M.L.S./J.D.program is intended for students who want toenter law librarianship, in which the lawdegree is usually required for top positions,

and for students who want to enter the legalprofession with the training and ability to dotheir own legal bibliography and research.Students must be admitted to both the Schoolof Library and Information Science and theSchool of Law. Simultaneous application to thetwo schools is strongly recommended. The twodegrees must be awarded simultaneously.


common core (9 credit hours minimum)and M.L.S.-specific core (9 credit hoursminimum) for a total of 18 credit hours.

2. Other required SLIS courses (6 cr.): L530and L628.

3. SLIS elective courses, of which L570 andL608 are particularly appropriate, sufficientto bring the total of SLIS credit hourscompleted to 30.

A minimum of 77 credit hours is required fromthe School of Law. For specific requirementssee the entry for the dual M.L.S./J.D. programin the School of Law Bulletin.

Musicology or Music Theory (Master of Arts)and Master of Library Science The dual-degree program combines an M.L.S. with anM.A. in musicology or an M.A. or M.M. inmusic theory. It combines the advantages oftop-ranked graduate programs in library andinformation science and in music, and thelibrarians and professional staff of one of thecountry’s largest music libraries. Throughenrollment in these curricula, students mayearn two master’s degrees by a combination ofwork in the School of Library and InformationScience (SLIS) and the School of Musicamounting to approximately 60 credit hours (6credits are shared between the two degrees).Students may also be considered for theSpecialization in Music Librarianship.Applicants are expected to hold at least abachelor’s degree in music from an accreditedfour-year collegiate institution. For thisprogram, students must apply for admissionto both schools and meet the admission criteriaestablished for each. The two degrees must beawarded simultaneously.


common core (9 credit hours minimum)and M.L.S.-specific core courses (9 credithours minimum) for a total of at least 18credit hours.

2. MUS M539 Introduction to MusicBibliography (3 cr.).

3. SLIS L596 Internship in Library andInformation Science (6 cr.). 3 credits willnormally be in music cataloging; the other3 credits may also be in music cataloging or

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else in music collection development,reference, or technology (P: M539, L520).

4. SLIS L631 Seminar in Music Librarianship(3 cr.) (P: M539, P or concurrent: L520 orconsent of instructor). Music libraryadministration, circulation, collectiondevelopment, facilities and design,recording collections, reference, andtechnology; music printing and publishing.

5. SLIS elective courses sufficient to bring thetotal of SLIS credit hours completed to 30.

For the requirements for the M.A. inmusicology or the M.A. or M.M. in musictheory, see the School of Music Bulletin.

Russian and East European Studies (Masterof Arts) and Master of Information ScienceStudy for the two degrees can be combined fora total of 60 credit hours rather than the 72credit hours required for the two degreestaken separately.

Requirements for the Master of InformationScience degree are as follows:1. Completion of three SLIS courses from the

common core (9 credit hours minimum)and four courses from the M.I.S.-specificcore for a total of 21 credit hours. Forexplanations of the common and degree-specific cores, see the section “DegreeRequirements” in this bulletin.

2. SLIS electives (15 cr.), not including SLISL596 and REEI R620, which are consideredpart of the Russian and East EuropeanStudies degree, chosen in consultation withthe advisor, to bring the total of credithours to 36.

Students take 24 credit hours in Russian andEast European Studies, including R600, R601,R620, four area studies courses (one each fromthe social science group, the historical/geographical group, the sociocultural group,and the literature group), SLIS L596 (in an areapertinent to REEI), and complete all otherrequirements for the Russian and EastEuropean Studies M.A., including thelanguage proficiency exam, M.A. essay, andoral defense.

Application for admission to the dualM.A./M.I.S. degree program must be made tothe School of Library and Information Sciencefor study toward the Master of InformationScience and to the Russian and East EuropeanInstitute for study toward the Master of Artsdegree. Applicants must be accepted by bothdegree programs. The student must select anM.A. essay committee of three faculty membersrepresenting both REEI and the School ofLibrary and Information Science. Both degreeswill be awarded simultaneously. Consult theIU Graduate School Bulletin for REEI details.

Russian and East European Studies (Masterof Arts) and Master of Library ScienceStudy for the two degrees can be combined fora total of 54 credit hours rather than the 66credit hours required for the two degreestaken separately.

Requirements for the Master of Library Sciencedegree are as follows:1. Completion of three SLIS courses from the

common core (9 credit hours minimum)and four courses from the M.L.S.-specificcore, L520, L524, L526, and L528 for a totalof 21 credit hours. For explanations of thecommon and degree-specific cores, see thesection “Degree Requirements” in thisbulletin.

2. SLIS electives (9 cr.), not including SLISL596 and REEI R620, which are consideredpart of the Russian and East EuropeanStudies degree, chosen in consultation withthe advisor, to bring the total of credithours to 30.

Students take 24 credit hours in Russian andEast European Studies, including R600, R601,R620, four area studies courses (one each fromthe social science group, thehistorical/geographical group, thesociocultural group, and the literature group),SLIS L596 (in an area pertinent to REEI), andcomplete all other requirements for the Russianand East European Studies M.A., including thelanguage proficiency exam, M.A. essay, andoral defense.

Application for admission to the dualM.A./M.L.S. degree program must be made tothe School of Library and Information Sciencefor study toward the Master of Library Scienceand to the Russian and East European Institutefor study toward the Master of Arts degree.Applicants must be accepted by both degreeprograms. The student must select an M.A.essay committee of three faculty membersrepresenting both REEI and the School ofLibrary and Information Science. Both degreeswill be awarded simultaneously. Consult theIU Graduate School Bulletin for REEI details.

SPEA (Master of Public Affairs/InformationSystems Management) and Master ofInformation Science The dual M.I.S./M.P.A.program addresses the demand forinformation specialists with publicmanagement and problem-solving skills. Theprogram requires completion of a minimum of69 credit hours of graduate course work.Students must apply for admission to themaster’s programs of both the School ofLibrary and Information Science and theSchool of Public and Environmental Affairsand meet the admission criteria established foreach. The two degrees must be awardedsimultaneously. This dual option is available atthe Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses.

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Requirements for the Master of InformationScience degree are as follows:1. Completion of SLIS courses from the

common core (6 cr. from L503, L505 orL509) and the M.I.S.-specific core (12 cr.) fora total of 18 credit hours. For explanationsof the common and degree-specific cores,see the section “Degree Requirements” inthis bulletin.

2. SLIS elective courses (15 cr.) to bring thetotal of SLIS credit hours completed to 33.

A minimum of 36 credit hours is required inSPEA. For specific requirements see the entryfor the dual M.L.S./M.P.A. program in theSchool of Public and Environmental AffairsGraduate Programs Bulletin.

SPEA (Master of Public Affairs/InformationSystems Management) and Master of LibraryScience The dual M.L.S./M.P.A. programaddresses the demand for informationspecialists with public management andproblem-solving skills. The program requirescompletion of a minimum of 66 credit hours ofgraduate course work. Students must apply foradmission to the master’s programs of both theSchool of Library and Information Science andthe School of Public and Environmental Affairsand meet the admission criteria established foreach. The two degrees must be awardedsimultaneously. This dual option is available atboth the Bloomington and Indianapoliscampuses.


common core (9 cr.) and the M.L.S.-specificcore (9 cr.) for a total of 18 credit hours. Forexplanations of the common and degree-specific cores, see the section “DegreeRequirements” in this bulletin.


A minimum of 36 credit hours is required inSPEA. For specific requirements see the entryfor the dual M.L.S./M.P.A. program in theSchool of Public and Environmental AffairsGraduate Programs Bulletin.

SPEA (Master of Planning) and Master ofInformation Science The dual M.I.S./M.Pl.program addresses the demand forinformation specialists with public planning(physical, economic, and social) skills. Theprogram requires completion of a minimum of69 credit hours of graduate course work.Students must apply for admission to themaster’s programs of both the School ofLibrary and Information Science and theSchool of Public and Environmental Affairsand meet the admission criteria established foreach. The two degrees must be awarded

simultaneously. This dual-degree program isavailable only on the Indianapolis campus.

Requirements for the Master of InformationScience degree are as follows:1. Completion of SLIS courses from the

common core (9 cr.) and the M.I.S.-specificcore (12 cr.) for a total of 18 credit hours.For explanations of the common anddegree-specific cores, see the section“Degree Requirements” in this bulletin.


A minimum of 36 credit hours is required inSPEA. For specific requirements see the entryfor the dual M.I.S./M.Pl. program in theSchool of Public and Environmental AffairsGraduate Programs Bulletin.

School Library/Mediaand InformationTechnology Certification The student must be admitted to the M.L.S.degree program in order to complete thecourse work leading to the minor or major inschool library or media certification as alibrary media specialist in Indiana.

Emphasis in this area includes knowledge of awide range of information sources andformats; selection and preparation ofinstructional plans and materials; promotionand use of quality literature for children andyoung adults; management of budgets, staff,and automated information services;collaborative teaching and cooperation withcommunity information agencies;understanding of facilities planning; andinstructional design for emergingtechnological innovations in education.Individuals specializing in this area areeducators, information managers, andinstructional designers.

Indiana library/media/technologycertification transfers to other states in theUnited States. The student seeking certificationin a state other than Indiana should contact thecertification office in that state to be certain ofmeeting any additional teacher trainingrequirements.

The student who has completed a bachelor’sdegree and meets the admission standards forthe M.L.S. or M.I.S. program, but who does nothold a teaching license, may pursue therequirements for the license in school media bycompleting educational methods classes,student teaching in instructional media, andthe courses required for the major in schoolmedia.

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A student may enter a program leading toeither the minor in school library services orthe major in school media technology servicesafter completion of a bachelor’s degree andafter meeting the requirements for an Indianateaching license at either the elementary orsecondary level. The bachelor’s degree shouldinclude a minimum of 90 credit hours in liberalarts. At the secondary level, it is stronglyrecommended that the student have a teachingmajor in social studies, language arts, science,or computer technology. Entry requirementsfor either certification program are the same asthose for entering any master’s-level SLISprogram. A student must submit anapplication for a certification program beforecompleting 6 credits in SLIS. Questionsconcerning course work leading to a validteaching license in Indiana should be directedto the Certification Office, School of Education,IU Bloomington, (812) 856-8511.

The program leading to certification as aschool library/media specialist at IndianaUniversity is approved by NCATE, and theSLIS M.L.S. program is ALA accredited.

School Library Services Minor (24 credit hours) Completion of this minor allows the graduateto hold a building-level position as aprofessional library media specialist. Coursework leading to the minor may be obtainedthrough the SLIS graduate program as follows:

Required course work: L520, L524, L526, L528, L533, L553, L596and one course from the following schoollibrary services minor electives:L551, L552, L554, L557, L570, L571, L578or any 3 graduate credits from SLIS seminars,readings, workshops, or special topics coursesdealing with educational theory andtechnology use or information resources forchildren and young adults.

Completion of 24 credit hours as outlinedabove will allow the library services minor tobe added to the standard teaching license inIndiana. The student may elect to stopgraduate studies on completion of the 24 credithour minor or may complete the M.L.S. degreeby completing three courses from thefollowing: L503, L505, L509, L527and one additional course from the schoollibrary services minor electives given above orany other course recommended by thestudent’s advisor from the M.L.S. curriculum.

If the student elects to complete the minorwithout seeking the M.L.S., graduate coursework from the School of Education and othergraduate programs may be used to completethe minor provided it is approved by the

director for library media education and thelocal certification officer. In this case, coursessuch as R503 Application of InstructionalMedia or R547 Computer Mediated Learning,for example, would be acceptable. See IndianaUniversity School of Education Bulletin,Instructional Systems Technology, for moreoptions.

If the student holds a life license for teachingin Indiana, the minor in school library servicescan be added only after it has beenprofessionalized by completion of 12 graduatecredit hours beyond the minor. Of the total 36credit hours, 12 must be in course work thatemphasizes use or preparation of instructionaltechnology or application and management ofinformation technology related to publicschool education.

School Media Services Major(Emphasis in InformationTechnology) and the M.L.S. Completion of this 36 credit hour major forschool media information technology servicesto be added to the provisional teaching licensealso meets the requirements for the M.L.S.degree. Completion of this major enables thestudent to hold a position as a professionallibrary media specialist with additionalresponsibilities in information technology andaudiovisual services.

Required course work:L520, L524, L526, L528, L533, L553, L596plus three courses from:L503, L505, L509, L527and two courses from:L551, L552, L554, L557, L570, L571, L578

The student who holds a life license forteaching in Indiana must professionalize thismajor before it can be added to the license.Professionalization requires completion of 12additional graduate credit hours beyond the 36described above, and these additional creditsshould be in educational technology,instructional theory, selection and use ofinstructional resources, and informationtechnology. Any of these additional 12 credithours may come from graduate programsoutside SLIS.

The student should consult with the directorfor library media education in order todetermine approval of these additionalcourses.

Courses Open to Undergraduates The following courses may, with permission,be taken in the junior or senior year with aview toward school library certification: L533,L551.

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If such course work is taken as anundergraduate, the credit may count as anelective in the student’s undergraduate work.Since all course work for either the minor inlibrary services or the major in media servicesmust be taken as a graduate student, anundergraduate who has completed either orboth courses listed with a grade of B or bettermay, in consultation with the graduateadvisor, substitute other graduate-level coursework from SLIS in meeting the certificationand/or M.L.S. degree requirements.

Public LibraryCertificationRequirementsStudents who desire certification for positionsin Indiana public libraries must meet therequirements established by the State LibraryCertification Board. For complete information,contact the Indiana Library CertificationBoard, Indiana State Library, 140 N. Senate,Indianapolis, IN 46204, 1-800-451-6028.

The board lists two kinds of education indetermining the grade of certificate granted:

Accredited library education is described ascompletion of graduate study in an accreditedprogram and validated by a diploma. Thislevel relates to the higher grades ofcertification: Librarian I, II, or III. Librarian Iand II levels have experience as well aseducational components. Librarian III is theminimum grade for heads of libraries servingpopulations of 10,001 to 25,000 and forcomparable positions as determined by thelibrary certification board. The Master ofLibrary Science degree from IndianaUniversity meets this requirement.

Approved library education is defined aselementary instruction in library science takenafter completion of a prescribed period ofundergraduate education. Approved libraryeducation requires specified amounts of studyin library science and relates to the lowergrades of Indiana library certificates. Twolevels of approved education are recognized:• Intermediate library education requires a

bachelor’s degree and at least 15 credithours of library science courses. This meetsthe requirements for Librarian IV, which isthe minimum grade for heads of librariesserving populations of 5,001 to 10,000 andfor comparable positions as determined bythe library certification board. Thefollowing courses at Indiana Universitymeet the intermediate library educationrequirement for Librarian IV:L520, L524, L527, L528, L533.

• Minimum library education requires atleast two years of undergraduate educationand at least 9 credit hours of library sciencecourses. This meets the Librarian V level,which is the minimum grade for heads oflibraries serving populations of 5,000 orfewer and for comparable positions asrequired by the library certification board.The following courses at IndianaUniversity meet the minimum libraryeducation requirement for Librarian V: L524, L527, L528.

Students wishing to meet Indiana publiclibrary certification requirements must meet allrequirements for and be admitted to the M.L.S.degree program.

Specialist in Library andInformation ScienceThe candidate for the specialist degree mustcomplete 30 credit hours of graduate coursework, of which at least 15 must be taken fromthe SLIS curriculum. The additional 15 credithours may be taken in another school ordepartment of Indiana University. Thestudent’s program should be planned inconsultation with the SLIS advisor to meet thestudent’s academic and professional goals.Students must complete the degreerequirements within a period of five years.

A maximum of 6 graduate credit hours fromanother accredited university may, in certainlimited circumstances and with the permissionof the dean, be applied to the Specialist degree.Outside courses are warranted only when theyare relevant to the student’s career objectives.Ordinarily permission for such outside coursework must be obtained before enrolling in thecourse. The course must be completed with agrade of B or higher, must not be applied toanother degree, and must be taken within thefive-year time frame allowed for completion ofthe degree.

A research project or thesis is not required, butstudents may receive up to 6 hours of credit bycompleting such work. An average grade of atleast B (3.0) must be achieved in all graduatework taken.

Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in InformationScienceThe SLIS doctoral program emphasizes aresearch orientation, focused on advancingand disseminating both basic and applied

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knowledge about the design, use,management, and evaluation of informationsystems in all segments of society. Theinterdisciplinary approach brings togetherperspectives from information science and thebehavioral sciences with appropriate researchmethodologies. The Ph.D. program preparesthe next generation of scholars in the field toconduct research of the highest quality. As aresult, emphasis is placed on researchexperience, public discussion anddissemination of research findings, and thedevelopment of methodological skills andtheoretical understanding.

SLIS MinorThe School of Library and Information Scienceoffers an outside minor for doctoral studentsin other fields in accord with the regulations ofthe University Graduate School. Studentsusually complete a minimum of 12 hours ofgraduate credit in fulfilling this option.Inquires should be addressed to the director ofthe SLIS doctoral program.

Ph.D. ProgramRequirementsFull instructions for the doctoral program arepresented in the SLIS Doctoral ProgramHandbook. The following outline summarizesthese requirements.

Course CreditsEach doctoral student at Indiana University isrequired to complete at least 90 credit hours ofan advanced course of study. Up to 30 credithours earned in a master’s or specialist degreeprogram may be transferred to the doctoralprogram, provided they meet time limitrequirements and are relevant to the student’sdoctoral area of concentration. Of the 90 credithours, 60 must be taken at the Bloomington orIndianapolis campus (or both) of IndianaUniversity.

All course work, except dissertation credits,must be completed within seven years ofmatriculation. Students must select at least oneminor subject area from those areas ofgraduate study outside of SLIS that have beenapproved by the University Graduate School.The determination of minimum requirementsand examination procedures (if any) for theminor is entirely at the discretion of the minordepartment or program.

Program of StudiesAn advisory committee of at least three facultymembers oversees the student’s program ofstudies, annual progress reports (portfolio),and preparation for the qualifyingexamination. At least two members of the

committee, including the chair, must bemembers of the University Graduate Schoolfaculty. Two advisory committee membersmust be from SLIS and one from the student’sminor area.

Within the 90 credit hours of the program, thestudent must taken 13 credit hours of requiredSLIS research seminars, 9 credit hours ofresearch skills and statistics (which may befrom another IU department), at least 24 credithours that represent a major area withininformation science, and 12 to 15 credit hoursthat represent an outside minor area. Thedissertation normally equals 15 hours ofdeferred thesis credit.

Qualifying ExaminationThe qualifying examination provides studentsan opportunity to investigate an area in depth,to write a lengthy paper summarizing theirfindings, and to defend their work publiclybefore their peers and the full faculty. Uponpassing the qualifying exam, the student isnominated to candidacy. Admission tocandidacy will not be awarded, however, untilall required course work has been completedand/or validated.

The DissertationA research committee of at least four facultymembers guides the student through thedissertation research, writing, and final oraldefense. The committee members must all beUniversity Graduate School faculty, with thechair and at least one other member being fullmembers. Three research committee membersmust be from SLIS and one from the student’sminor area.

After admission to candidacy, doctoralstudents must register for at least one credithour each semester (excluding summersessions) in order to maintain active studentstatus. The dissertation must be completed andsuccessfully defended within seven years ofpassing the oral qualifying examination.

General InformationGrade Computation Instructors in the School of Library andInformation Science use a grading system thatincludes plus and minus grades as well asstraight letters. Numerical equivalents forthese grades are as follows: A+ or A = 4.0; A- =3.7; B+ = 3.3; B = 3.0; B- = 2.7; C+ = 2.3; C = 2.0;C- = 1.7; D+ = 1.3; D = 1.0; D- = 0.7; F = 0.0.

Letter grades have been defined as follows bystudent and faculty members of theCurriculum Steering Committee and havebeen approved by the faculty as an aid inevaluation of academic performance and toassist students by giving them an

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understanding of the grading standards of theSchool of Library and Information Science. • A (4.0) Outstanding achievement. Student

performance demonstrates fullcommand of the course materialsand evinces a high level oforiginality and/or creativity thatfar surpasses course expectations.

• A- (3.7) Excellent achievement. Studentperformance demonstratesthorough knowledge of the coursematerials and exceeds courseexpectations by completing allrequirements in a superiormanner.

• B+ (3.3) Very good work. Studentperformance demonstrates above-average comprehension of thecourse materials and exceedscourse expectations on all tasks asdefined in the course syllabus.

• B (3.0) Good work. Student performancemeets designated courseexpectations, demonstratesunderstanding of the coursematerials, and performs at anacceptable level.

• B- (2.7) Marginal work. Studentperformance demonstratesincomplete understanding ofcourse materials.

• C+ (2.3) Unsatisfactory work. Student C (2.0) performance demonstrates

incomplete and inadequateunderstanding of course materials.

• C- (1.7) Unacceptable work. Course work D+ (1.3) performed at this level will not D (1.0) count toward the M.L.S. or M.I.S.D- (0.7) degree; for the course to count

toward the degree, the studentmust repeat the course with apassing grade.

• F (0.0) Failing. Student may continue inprogram only with permission ofthe dean.

Grades are assigned by individual instructorsbased on a combination of studentperformance measures developed for eachcourse. Student achievement of courseobjectives is usually assessed through the useof multiple performance measures. Forexample, a combination of several of thefollowing assessment methods is common:examinations, class participation, writtenassignments and exercises, research papers, orterm projects. Other methods, depending oncourse content and objectives, may include in-class small-group exercises, oral presentations,field-based projects and field experiences, orcase study presentations.

No course in which a student receives a gradeof lower than C (2.0) will be counted towardrequirements for any SLIS degree. Any

required course in which a grade lower than Cis received must be repeated; an electivecourse in which an unacceptable grade isearned need not be repeated, but it may berepeated or another course must be taken in itsplace. Repeating a course in which anunacceptable grade was earned or takinganother in its place does not remove the creditpoints for that course from the student’s gradepoint average. All grades achieved in SLIScourses will be counted in the SLIS and IUGPA. Since a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) isrequired for graduation, any grade below Bmust be balanced by another sufficiently aboveB to keep the GPA at the 3.0 level.

Grade of Incomplete The grade of Incomplete (I) may be used onthe final grade report at the discretion of theinstructor. The grade I indicates that thestudent’s work in a course is satisfactory thusfar but has not been completed as of the end ofthe semester.

The grade of Incomplete may be given onlywhen the completed portion of a student’swork in a course is of passing quality, and maybe awarded only upon showing hardship tothe student that would make it unjust to holdthe student to the original time limit for coursecompletion. It is the responsibility of thestudent who has incurred a grade ofIncomplete in any course to fulfill therequirements of that course within a maximumof one calendar year from the date on whichthe I grade is recorded. After one calendaryear, a grade of Incomplete automaticallychanges to a grade of F on the student’s record.

Deferred Grade (R)Certain doctoral-level courses, such as L799and G901, in which candidates enroll whileworking on their dissertations, are expected totake longer than one year. In these instances,an R, indicating that the grade has beendeferred, will be assigned until such time asthe dissertation is completed.

Computer AccountsAll SLIS students are eligible for and arerequired to obtain Indiana University computeraccounts immediately upon matriculation.These e-mail addresses form a basis for facultycommunication with classes, and are essentialfor departmental communication withstudents. Students are also required tosubscribe to the departmental LISTSERV“SLIS-L.” Administrative notices aboutfinancial aid deadlines, graduation applicationprocedures, student part-time jobopportunities, etc. are distributed primarilythrough this LISTSERV. It is the student’sresponsibility to review all departmentalcorrespondence. Other computer accounts

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may be needed for individual courses. IndianaUniversity offers a wide variety of technologyoptions. The SLIS Web site provides links andother information.

PlacementGraduates of the School of Library andInformation Science continue to be placed attop library and information industry positionsthroughout the world. To aid students in theirjob searches, the school’s Web site offers avaluable jobs section:www.slis.indiana.edu/slisjobs. SLIS studentchapters of professional associations alsoregularly offer workshops on career issues,and the Indiana University CareerDevelopment Center provides an extensiveschedule of job search skills workshops.

SLIS Alumni AssociationThe School of Library and Information ScienceAlumni Association has as its purpose thefurthering of educational, professional, andsocial interests of the school and its alumni.The association publishes a semiannualnewsletter to keep alumni informed aboutdevelopments within the school and news ofeach other. The Alumni Association, incooperation with the school, also sponsorsreceptions at annual conferences of state andnational professional organizations.

Summer SessionsThe School of Library and Information Scienceoffers one of the largest selections of summerclasses proportional to school enrollment.Offered primarily on the Bloomington campus,the two summer sessions are a six-weeksession from early May to mid-June and aneight-week session from mid-June to mid-August. It is possible for some students tocomplete a SLIS master’s degree by attendingonly summer sessions over the period of fiveyears allowed for degree completion. Studentsare cautioned, however, that not all courses areor will be available during summer sessions.For additional information consult the courseschedules on our Web site.

Financial AidSLIS departmental aid for master’s andspecialist degree students focuses on feescholarship packages that include part-timehourly jobs (see below). These aid packagesare highly competitive. Students must have acomplete application on file, or be fullyadmitted by the following deadlines to beconsidered for SLIS aid: January 15 for fall aidand October 1 for spring. Students also mustcomplete the appropriate SLIS financial aidapplication or indicate they wish to beconsidered according to the proceduresoutlined through SLIS e-mail notices eachsemester.

In addition to the SLIS fee scholarshippackages, a number of one-time cashfellowship awards are available through thegenerosity of alumni and supporters of theschool. Application procedures for theseawards vary. Details are outlined below andon the SLIS Web site(www.slis.indiana.edu/financial.html).Questions can be directed to the SLISAdministrative Office.

Financial aid recipients must make adequateprogress toward their degrees each semesterand meet all other requirements of the award,or financial support may be discontinued. It isthe responsibility of each recipient to confirmthe tax status of any award with the InternalRevenue Service.

Fee Scholarships/Hourly Positions Eachyear the School of Library and InformationScience awards approximately 30 feescholarships for the academic year to studentson the Bloomington campus. These awardscover 30 credit hours of tuition fees, excludingthe university’s dedicated fees, which arecurrently about $22 per credit hour. Themajority of these scholarships are awarded tostudents matriculating in the fall semester, andthe 30 credit hours of fee scholarship must beused within one calendar year of the award.These awards are linked to the guaranteedhourly positions in the school or the UniversityLibraries. The positions offer valuableexperience to students who show highpotential as information professionals.Acceptance of the fee scholarship requiresacceptance of the hourly position offered. NoSLIS master’s or Specialist student may receiveone of these fee scholarships for more than onecalendar year.

Graduate Assistantships Several graduateassistantships are available to SLIS master’sdegree candidates through the UniversityCyclotron Facility, Department of Chemistry,and, on some occasions, other universitydepartments. These assistantships, whichinclude fee scholarships and stipends, requirethe appropriate academic background for part-time service in the specific department oragency.

Graduate Assistantships at IUPUI Graduateassistantships that include tuition remissionand employment in the University Library areavailable to SLIS students attending classes onthe Indianapolis campus.

Fellowship and Scholarship Awards Theschool also offers annual awards to students inthe SLIS degree programs. Many of theseawards are made possible through thegenerous gifts from SLIS supporters, oftengiven in honor or memory of the person for

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which the scholarship is named. Proceduraldetails are available on the SLIS Web site, andby contacting the SLIS Administrative Office.Examples of available awards include thefollowing:

Janice Kilner Egloff Scholarship — $500 annualaward

Dennis K. Grumling Award — $100 annualaward for excellence in cataloging

Frances E. Hammitt Scholarship — $1000 annualaward

Mary E. Krutulis Fellowships — $1500 annualaward; and $1500 annual award for youthservices

Margaret I. Rufsvold Graduate Fellowship —$2000 annual award

Harold and Marjorie Sharp Scholarship — $1000annual award with preference for speciallibrary career paths

Clayton A. Shepherd Scholarship — $2000 annualaward with emphasis on information scienceand technology

Evelyn Ray Sickels Award — $250 annual awardfor youth services

Caroline Smerk Award — $350 annual award forart librarianship

ALA Spectrum Initiative Matching Award — 18credit hours of fee remission for up to twostudents who receive ALA SpectrumScholarships and who elect to attend IU

H.W. Wilson Scholarships — varying awardsgiven

Yuan T’ung Li Fellowship — $1000 annualaward to a student of Chinese ancestry

Other Scholarship and Aid ResourcesStudents are advised to continue checking theSLIS Web site for updated scholarshipinformation. In addition to SLIS departmentalaid, there are professional associations andinstitutions (see examples below) that offersupport to library and information sciencegraduate students. Student loans and part-timejobs are also options to explore.

AIME (Association for Indiana MediaEducators) Scholarships are offered tostudents planning a career in Indiana schoollibraries and media centers. Application detailsare published by the association and by SLISwhen they become available.

ILF (Indiana Library Federation)Scholarships are awarded annually by theILF to students who are Indiana residents,have economic need, and are studying or wishto study for a career in librarianship. Awards

are made each spring, and recipients mustagree to work in an Indiana library for oneyear following degree receipt. Details forapplication are publicized each spring by SLISand the federation.

InULA (Indiana University LibrariansAssociation) Scholarships are awardedannually to a full or part-time studentcurrently enrolled in a School of Library andInformation Science master’s degree program.A $1000 award is given each year. Studentsmust complete an application form, astatement of professional philosophy andgoals, and arrange to have at least one letter ofreference sent directly to the current InULApresident as listed on the application eachyear. InULA reserves the right to publish thewinning statement in its newsletter. Deadlinefor submission is March 1.

Student employment opportunities in part-time positions on campus and in thecommunity are frequently available. The IULibraries and the campus UniversityInformation and Technology Services (UITS)department are key employers of SLISstudents. SLIS announces opportunities asthey become available.

Student loans and other financial aidopportunities are available to graduatestudents in Bloomington through the Office ofStudent Financial Assistance, IndianaUniversity, Franklin Hall 208, Bloomington, IN47405-2801, (812) 855-0321,www.indiana.edu/~sfa

International Student Aid The School ofLibrary and Information Science is unable tooffer departmental aid to internationalstudents for their first semester of enrollment.In some cases a continuing internationalstudent will receive financial assistancefollowing the first semester in SLIS, but in nocase does the available aid approach the entireamount needed for the support of aninternational student attending a graduatedegree program at Indiana University. Theuniversity will not issue visa documentationuntil the international student submitsevidence of complete financial support.Information on other financial aid forinternational students may be obtained fromthe Office of International Services, IndianaUniversity, Franklin Hall 306, Bloomington, IN47405-2801, (812) 855-9086. The IUInternational Center Web site(www.indiana.edu/~intlcent) also is useful.

SLIS Financial Support for DoctoralStudentsThere are a variety of financial aid sources fordoctoral students, including fellowships

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awarded by the university to outstandinggraduate students, and government-fundedawards under the Graduate Assistance inAreas of National Need (GAANN) program.Scholarships established by alumni andsupporters contribute to Ph.D. departmentalaid packages (for example, the MargaretGriffin Coffin Scholarship and the Sarah ReedScholarship). Qualified Ph.D. students mayapply for the Clayton A. ShepherdScholarship. SLIS also provides support toPh.D. students in the form of graduateassistantships and other kinds of direct aid.Teaching opportunities are often available.International students are required by theUniversity Graduate School to demonstratefinancial independence before being admittedto the program. Questions should be directedto the director of the SLIS Doctoral Program.

Note: The abbreviation “P” refers to the courseprerequisite or prerequisites. Undergraduatecourses are marked by the sign *. L140* Information Resources and StudentResearch (1 cr.) Concepts of information,research processes, and techniques and skillsfor using information resources are examined.Resources explained include traditional printsources as well as those based on newtechnologies, such as computer databases andmultimedia applications. Similar to L161 buthas been designed for IUPUI students andprograms incorporating technology and off-campus learning.L150* Information Sources inTelecommunications (1 cr.) Designedspecifically for undergraduates who arepremajors or majors in telecommunicationsand who are required to complete a researchproject or term paper. Training in use ofcomputerized database systems, as well asselection and use of advanced referencesources. Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.L155* Information Resources in Journalism (1 cr.) P or concurrent: Journalism J200.Designed specifically for undergraduates whoare premajors or majors in journalism.Introduction to information sources andservices of the Main Library, JournalismLibrary, and other appropriate librarycollections. Training in use of computerizeddatabase systems, as well as selection and useof other advanced reference sources.L161* Library Skills and Resources (1 cr.)Designed for undergraduates. Techniques andskills for researching term papers, speeches,and other library projects.L401* Computer-Based Information Tools (3 cr.) Graded S/F. This skills-based courseintroduces basic applications that will be usedthroughout the student’s course work andbeyond. Students’ experiences in this courseshould be seen as a basis for further skilldevelopment and learning throughout theircareers. The course covers computingplatforms, access tools, and management tools.Demonstration of skills will be by a masterytest or an assignment in each unit of thecourse. L401 does not count toward graduatedegree requirements.L501 Information and Society (3 cr.)Introduces issues related to information insociety, as well as concepts, methods, andtechniques of information science. Major unitsinclude the study of human communication,the information environment, uses and usersof information, information systems inlibraries, and the information professions.L503 User Needs and Behavior in Theory andPractice (3 cr.) This course introduces studentsto the concepts of information analysis from a

human perspective, focusing particularly onthe theoretical models and practical techniquesthat underpin the field. Sociological andpsychological perspectives will be examined inorder to develop an approach to theassessment of users’ information needs.L505 Organization and Representation ofKnowledge and Information (3 cr.) Introducesstudents to various disciplines’ approaches tothe understanding, organization,representation (summarizing), and use ofknowledge and information. This survey looksfor commonality among the approaches takenin information science, cognitive psychology,semiotics, and artificial intelligence, amongothers. The goal is to identify criteria forevaluation and improvement of ways toorganize and represent information for futureretrieval. Information systems currently usedin libraries and information centers will bestudied as examples. Emphasis in the course ison concepts and ideas, with appropriateattention to terminology and technology.L507 The Management of InformationEnvironments (3 cr.) The course isfundamental for understanding organizationsas a foundation for managing information andfor performing general management activities.The course offers introductory coverage offour main areas: models of organization, groupand individual behavior, operations andfacilities planning, and budgeting and fiscalplanning, especially as these apply toinformation management environments.L509 Introduction to Research and Statistics(3 cr.) P: L401, completion of 9 credit hours inSLIS, or consent of instructor. The researchprocess, including concepts, design, conduct,and evaluation. Principles and characteristicsof approaches and methodologies relevant toresearch in the field. Examples of data sourcesand introduction to methods of statisticaldescription and analysis; ethical issues. L514 Preservation of Library and InformationResources (3 cr.) Examines causes of libraryand archival materials deterioration. Developsconceptual framework and managementperspective for preservation programs usingtechnical standards, program developmenttools, scientific and administrative researchreports, and advocacy literature. Explores thenew information technologies and media asboth preservation tools and challenges.L515 History of the Book (3 cr.) Survey of thefunctions and history of writing and the variousmethods and styles of bookmaking fromearliest times through the nineteenth century.L516 Introduction to Archives and RecordsManagement (3 cr.) Introduces basic theories,methods, and significant problems in archives

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and records management. The course alsodiscusses how archivists are responding to thechallenge of managing and preservingelectronic records.L517 History of Libraries (3 cr.) Developmentof libraries and information service fromearliest times to the present, with emphasis onthe library in relation to social, economic,cultural, and political trends.L520 Bibliographic Access and Control (3 cr.)P: L401. Historical development and principlesessential to the understanding of theconceptual foundations of providingbibliographic access and control of materialsand information. Discussion and examples inthe application of AACR2r will be presented toillustrate and reflect current practice.Emphasis is on monographic publications.L522 Perspectives on Librarianship, Literacy,Communications, and Reading (3 cr.)Overview of the library as a social institution,historically, currently, and for the future,within social, economic, political, and culturalcontexts. Focuses on the institution, thecollections and formats, and the users to createan understanding of the role and importanceof libraries.L524 Information Sources and Services (3 cr.)P or concurrent: L401. This course introducesstudents to the basic information sources andservices among different types of libraries andinformation centers, including academic,public, special, and school media.L526 Library Automation (3 cr.) P orconcurrent: L401. Principles for the design,selection, implementation, and management ofautomated systems of all types in libraries,including systems for technical servicesprocessing, reference and user services, andmanagement. Focus is on present and futureapplications of technology in libraries, theirtechnical features, and their implications forlibrary services and management. Whenpossible, some practical experience with aparticular application will be provided. L527 Management of Libraries andInformation Centers (3 cr.) Management andadministration of all types of libraries. Coversbasics of organizational structure, planning,budget management, human resources issuesand skills, and an understanding of themanager in the context of the organization.L528 Collection Development andManagement (3 cr.) Theoretical and pragmaticaspects of the selection, evaluation, andmanagement of collections in all types oflibraries. Acquisitions, publishers andpublishing, policy making, and intellectualfreedom and censorship are also covered.L530 Legal Bibliography and Law LibraryAdministration (3 cr.) P: L524 or consent ofinstructor. An introduction to basic legal

materials and law librarianship. Primary andsecondary resources; indexes; digests andcitators; specialized research methods; currentdevelopments in automated legal research.History of law libraries in the U.S., theirorganization and administration. The role oflaw librarians in law schools and law firms.L533 Library Materials for Children andYoung Adults (3 cr.) Evaluation and use ofbooks, magazines, recordings, films, radio andtelevision broadcasts, and other sources ofinformation and recreation.L534 Principles and Techniques ofStorytelling (3 cr.) P or concurrent: L533 orconsent of instructor. The history, philosophy,and value of storytelling. Guidance intechniques of this oral art form and itsadaptation to special needs and programs.L535 Library Services for Children andYoung Adults (3 cr.) P or concurrent: L533 orconsent of instructor. This course emphasizesthe history, philosophy, and description ofchildren and young adult library services. Ittakes a holistic look at the role of the youthservices librarian from planning andevaluation to specific services and programs,and examines the current and future outlookfor this type of librarianship. Emphasis is onthe public library, but cooperation withappropriate services and programs such asschool media centers is also discussed. L542 Introduction to Human-ComputerInteraction (3 cr.) Examines the human factorsassociated with information technology andseeks to provide students with knowledge ofthe variables likely to influence the perceivedusability, and hence the acceptability, of anyinformation technology. In so doing it willenable students to progress further towardsspecialist work in the important field ofhuman-computer interaction.L543 Strategic Intelligence (3 cr.) Introducesdifferent concepts of strategic intelligence, anddifferent contexts in which these are applied;the idea of intelligence is not restricted tonational security, or corporate competition: itcan apply at the level of the individual citizen,company, community, or country.L544 Information TechnologyStandardization (3 cr.) P: L401. This coursepresents students with an opportunity to learnabout specific information technologystandards of interest to informationprofessionals. Additionally, students will learnabout various standardization activities andtheir impact in organizational settings.L545 Systems Analysis and Design (3 cr.)Using a behavioral approach to informationsystems, this course covers informationsystems designed to conform to the needs ofusers.

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L546 User-Centered Database Design (3 cr.)P: L401 or consent of instructor. Concernedwith a comprehensive view of the processesinvolved in developing formal access toinformation from a user-centered point ofview. Considers various database models suchas flat file, hierarchical, relational, andhypertext in terms of text, sound, numeric,image, and geographic data. Students willdesign and implement databases using severalcommercial database management systems.L547 The Organizational InformationResource (3 cr.) This course introduces some ofthe models and methodologies that have beenproposed to help managers exploit theinformation resource. Topics include historicaloverview, structure and content of theorganizational information resource, andresource modeling. L548 Computer Programming forInformation Management (3 cr.) P: L401 orconsent of instructor. Introduces basic skills forprogramming and manipulation of datastructures for bibliographic and full textinformation systems.L550 Issues in the Management of LibraryServices and Programs P: L507. A specialtopics course providing in-depth study ofmanagement and service issues relevant to aspecific type of library or informationenvironment. May utilize a seminar format.Specific topics announced in Schedule of Classes.May be repeated for credit when topic varies.L551 Information Inquiry for SchoolTeachers (3 cr.) This course is intended to bean opportunity for teachers and futureteachers (including school library mediaspecialists as teachers) to practice methods incritically thinking about information/media,and to use that process as a means to teachtheir students to be critical reviewers andcommunicators as well.L552 Audio and Video Information Sourcesand Delivery (3 cr.) P: L503 or consent ofinstructor. User-focused approach to decisionmaking in the digital audio and videoinformation environment. Emphasizescollection development in support of userservices, including access to remote collectionsand evaluation of multimedia materials anddelivery mechanisms, and issues related toemerging technologies. Scope includes adultand young adult audiences.L553 The School Media Specialist (3 cr.)P or concurrent: L524 and L533, or consent ofinstructor. Establishes the professionalteaching and administrative role of thecertified school library media specialist in K-12settings. Situations are examined that pertainspecifically to policy development, budgeting,collection development, instructional design,support staff training, facility design, districtsupervision, and information networking

within the modern school corporation. Studentsmake site visits to leading school informationcenters, conferences, and media fairs.L554 Bibliographic Instruction (3 cr.) P orconcurrent: L524 or L542, or consent ofinstructor. This is a hands-on course in whichthe student will have the opportunity topractice and evaluate methods in design andpresentation of various approaches tobibliographic instruction including libraryskills and orientation, user education,discipline-specific instruction, and informationliteracy. Students will be expected to researchand debate information literacy theory, and tomake several extensive oral presentations,which will be subject to critical review.L559 Introduction to Health SciencesLibrarianship (3 cr.) P or concurrent: L520,L524. Health sciences library administration,materials organization, and informationservices. Emphasis on National Library ofMedicine classification, subject headings,printed indexes, and online databases.L561 The Information Industry (1-3 cr.)This course examines various aspects of theinformation industry: products, producers,suppliers, trends, and market opportunities.Focus varies with the topic; for example,structural market characteristics, or technicaldevelopments and their impact. May berepeated for credit when topic varies.L562 Information Accounting (3 cr.) P: L507.This course evaluates a variety of approachesto assessing the costs and benefits ofinformation investments. The aim is to providestudents with a range of informationaccounting techniques and impact assessmentmethodologies to help them better understandthe true costs and value of information.L563 Information Policies, Economics, andthe Law (1-3 cr.) Data creation, publication,dissemination, and use occur in a complexsocial context. Legal and regulatory structurescontinue to evolve to control these processes.This course explores international and U.S.principles, laws, and regulations affecting theinformation industry. Focus varies with thetopic; for example, copyright of electronicinformation sources or transborder data flow.May be repeated for credit when topic varies.L564 Computerization in Society (3 cr.)Surveys social consequences ofcomputerization when it is shaped and usedby business, public agencies, and individuals.L570 Online Information Retrieval (3 cr.)P: L401 or consent of instructor. Principles,methods, and techniques of advanced onlineinformation retrieval (IR). Characteristics ofand search strategies for the use ofbibliographic, referral, citation, fact, numeric,and full text databases and search systems.Considers standards, use of communications

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software, front-ends and micro-based IRsystems, and creation of in-house databases.L571 Information Networking (3 cr.) P: L401.This course focuses on technologies forconnecting computers for communication/telecommunication. A discussion of thedifferences between digital and analogtransmission is used to introduce the conceptof computer networks. Network componentsand designs are compared in terms ofperformance, reliability, and cost.Communication protocols and networkconnectivity are presented in the light ofcurrent standards. Network management isdiscussed in relation to technical and economicstrengths and security needs.L574 Communication in ElectronicEnvironments (3 cr.) Examines conceptualperspectives on information in organizations,covering topics such as types of information,information activities, organizational cultureand information technology, communicationas information flow, obtaining and usinginformation from the environment, managinginformation in specialized extendedcommunities, and ethical and quality issues.Focus varies by type of community studied.May be repeated for credit when the topicvaries.L576 Digital Libraries (3 cr.) P: L401 orequivalent and consent of instructor. Thiscourse introduces digital libraries—networkedinformation servers that provide access tomultimedia data for local and remote users.Primary emphasis is on developing digitallibraries, based on understanding tools forpresentation and manipulation of multimediaas well as analysis of user needs.L577 Design of Information Systems (3 cr.)P: L548. Students identify, design, andimplement a significant information designproject, such as acquisitions, organization, orsearch and retrieval for an online public accesssystem.L578 User Interface Design for InformationSystems (3 cr.) P: L401 or consent of instructor.This course focuses on established principlesand methods to design effective interfaces forinformation systems, emphasizing documentretrieval, filtering, visualization, correlation,analysis, and research.L582 Subject Access Systems (3 cr.) P: L505.Principles, development, characteristics, andinternal structures of subject access systems.Evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses ofthe major classification schemes and currentsubject heading systems.L583 Indexing Theory and Practice (3 cr.)P: L505 or consent of instructor. Theoreticalconcepts of subject indexing and thesaurusconstruction for information retrieval.Examines alternative approaches to traditional

indexing techniques. Evaluation and use ofappropriate computer software.L584 Technical Services (3 cr.) P: L527 orconsent of instructor. Principles oforganization and function of library technicalservices, including acquisition, cataloging,serials, circulation. Special emphasis onresearch and development in library systemsand technology. Includes file organization,documentation system development, analysis,and evaluation for manual, mechanical, andautomated applications.L585 Descriptive Bibliography (3 cr.)P: consent of instructor. The development ofthe practice of printing, typefounding, andpapermaking; the principles and practice ofthe bibliographical description of printedbooks, with emphasis on the period to 1880.L586 Administration of Manuscripts andPersonal Papers Collections (3 cr.) P: consentof instructor. Introduction to the nature,functions, and methodology of theadministration of archives and manuscriptcollections. The course will consist of lectures,discussions, field trips, and special projects.L587 Rare Book Libraries and Librarianship(3 cr.) P: consent of instructor. Introduction tothe development, organization, and operationof rare book libraries and special collections.Includes an overview of the fundamentals ofbook collecting, both private and institutional,the antiquarian book trade and auctionmarket, and the profession and practice of rarebook librarianship.L592 Bibliometric Techniques and Problems(3 cr.) Focuses on bibliometric techniques andthe research problems that they are used toaddress; introduces the principal bibliometrictechniques used in library and informationscience research with particular emphasis ontheir role in the study of scholarlycommunication.L594 Research in Library and InformationScience (1-3 cr.) P: consent of instructor.Individual research in a problem in the field oflibrary and information science.L595 Workshop for Librarians andInformation Professionals (cr. arr.) P: consentof instructor. Group study of specific problemsin the library and information field. Generallyincludes a hands-on element. No more than 6hours of L595 credit may be used toward therequirements for any SLIS degree.L596 Internship in Library and InformationScience (2-6 cr.) P: permission of facultyadvisor. Graded S/F. Supervised internship inan information management environment.Professionals in library and informationmanagement mentor each graduate student.Sixty on-site hours must be completed for eachcredit earned. Students document theirexperiences through journals, abstracts ofrelated publications, and a final presentation.

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Normally, at least 21 credits must becompleted before enrollment. Guidelines andplacement sites are available on the SLIS Website.L597 Topics in Library and InformationScience (cr. arr.) P: consent of instructor. Studyof specific topics in librarianship andinformation science. May be repeated forcredit when topic varies.L600 Readings in Library and InformationScience (1-3 cr.) P: consent of instructor.Readings and study in any area of library orinformation science having an extensiveliterature. A student may enroll for this coursetwice in the same semester under differentinstructors. Normally L600 is completed underthe direction of a full-time faculty member.Readings done under L600 shall not duplicatethe content of any course now in thecurriculum of the School of Library andInformation Science.L605 Seminar in Education for Librarianshipand Information Science (3 cr.) P: consent ofinstructor. An overview of the history,purpose, and methods in education forlibrarianship and information science.American and international systems will becovered as well as standard accreditationrequirements for higher education programs.Students will be evaluated on theirdemonstration of lecture delivery, groupdiscussion management, analysis of a mentorteacher, and presentation of instructionthrough distance education.L608 Seminar in Intellectual Freedom (3 cr.)P: 9 hrs. of SLIS graduate credit or permissionof instructor. Beginning with a history of andalternative philosophical justifications forcensorship, the student is introduced toconstraints, obligations, and problems relatingto intellectual freedom. L610 International Information Issues (3 cr.)Comparison of information policies,information standards, and library systems asthey affect commercial, scholarly, scientific,and political information contexts.L620 Topics in Information, Literature, andBibliography (3 cr.) The purpose of this courseis to provide the opportunity for greater in-depth study of the information and literaturesources related to area studies, specificacademic disciplines, and/or specific librarypatron audiences. Examples include Slavicmaterials, Latin American bibliography, andinternational legal bibliography. Depending onthe potential market, the demand forknowledge concerning the specificinformation, literature, and material, and theexpertise of available faculty, there are a widerange of possible topics.L622 Library Materials for Adults (3 cr.)P: L524. A review and discussion of trends

reflected in subject content and use of bookand nonbook materials for patrons insecondary school and public libraries inrelation to changing young adult and adultneeds, and the role of libraries in meeting suchneeds.L623 Information in the Humanities (3 cr.)P: L524, or consent of instructor. Introductionto information sources and services in thedisciplines of performing arts, music, fine arts,literature, language, philosophy, and religion.In addition, the course addresses informationneeds and behavior patterns of users seekingthese types of information. L624 Information in Science and Technology(3 cr.) P or concurrent: L401, L524. Generalmaterials, reference books, periodicals,government documents, nonbook media in theindividual literature of individual disciplines;patents and report literature. Examination ofproduction, publication, distribution, andforms of scientific and technical literature.L625 Information in the Social Sciences (3 cr.)P: L401, L524, or consent of instructor. Study ofthe core information tools in the fields ofanthropology, economics, history, politicalscience, psychology, and sociology. Includeskey bibliographic databases and electronicnetwork tools. Evaluation of research dealingwith information channels in these fields.L628 Government Information: Collection,Organization, Dissemination (3 cr.) P: L401,L524. Survey of government informationdissemination in all formats and at all levels ofgovernment. Consideration of governmentinformation policy. Primary emphasis given toU.S. government information but with someconsideration given to state and localpublications in the United States, and those ofinternational organizations.L629 Business Information Sources (3 cr.)P: L401, L524, or consent of instructor.Introduction to basic business materials.Includes resources, research methods, currentdevelopments, automated systems, anddatabases.L630 Seminar in Art Librarianship (3 cr.)P: A575 (School of Fine Arts) or consent ofinstructor. Academic art libraryadministration, collection development,reference services, technical servicesoperations, facilities, and slide andphotograph/picture collections will beemphasized.L631 Seminar in Music Librarianship (3 cr.)P: M539 (School of Music). Academic musiclibrary administration, collection development,technical services operations, record andperforming ensemble collections, andreference services will be emphasized.

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L633 Seminar on Issues and Trends inChildren’s or Young Adult Literature (3 cr.)P: L533 or consent of instructor. An advancedseminar, addressing such topics as: images ofminority groups, societal problems (e.g.,poverty and family patterns), or informationalneeds and materials including access andavailability of print, nonprint, and computerresources. May be repeated for credit whentopic varies.L641 Information Storage and RetrievalTheory (3 cr.) P: L401, L503, L505, L509.Traditional experimental design, cognitive,and naturalistic approaches to studying thefundamental concepts of information retrieval.Anomalous states of knowledge, relevance,information need, search behavior andprocess. Study of IR subsystems; systeminterface; query formulation, matching, andrelevance feedback algorithms, subjectindexing, and evaluation.L642 Information Usage and the CognitiveArtifact (3 cr.) P: L542. Examines the process ofinformation usage, with particular emphasison reading and writing, to determine the bestrole for information technology in supportingsuch human activities with cognitive artifacts.L643 Evaluation of Information Systems (3 cr.) P: L401. Theoretical and practicalexploration of the issues surroundingcontemporary information systems. A specificfocus will be on evaluating informationsystems from the user perspective. Thisevaluation approach will cut acrossdisciplinary frameworks: behavioral,cognitive, and social sciences. The approachwill also touch on multiple research methods:online surveys, sense-making, critical incident,and network analysis.L651 Evaluation of Library Sources andServices (3 cr.) P: L528. Examines the appliedevaluation of library resources and services,including collections, document delivery,technical services, reference services, andoverall library performance. Emphasis isplaced on the available methods andmethodological issues. The checklist method,availability studies, document delivery tests,use studies, applied bibliometrics, and the useof automation are covered.L697 Advanced Topics in InformationSystems (1-4 cr.) This course is a special topicsseminar, focusing on a new development orapplication of technology related toinformation systems. The intention is toprovide a rapid response to current trends,with topic and content changing with eachoffering. Examples of topics which might beoffered include: hypermedia, artificialintelligence, expert systems, parallelprocessing, and virtual reality, or some specialaspect of one of these technology trends, andtheir implications for information system

development and use. May be repeated forcredit when topic varies.The following courses at the 700 level are open onlyto doctoral students.L701 Introduction to Doctoral Research in Library and Information Science (3 cr.)P: consent of instructor. Role and function ofresearch in society; history of library andinformation science scholarship; current needfor research in LIS; critical analysis of presentstate of knowledge in the field; relevantresearch methodologies; barriers to individualinitiatives in research.L702 Research Practicum (2 cr.) P: L701.Encourages doctoral students to begin theprocess of learning to conduct independentresearch as early as possible in their studies.The purpose is to expose the student to theexperience of research in LIS under theguidance of a SLIS faculty member. Twoconsecutive semesters of L702 are required ofall doctoral students. L709 Introduction to Research and Statistics(3 cr.) The research process, includingconcepts, design, conduct, and evaluation.Principles and characteristics of approachesand methodologies relevant to research in thefield. Examples of data sources andintroduction to methods of statisticaldescription and analysis; ethical issues.L710 Research in Library and InformationScience (3 cr.) P: L701 or consent of instructorto waive L701. Approval of the student’sadvisory committee is required for the L710project. Students apply methods of researchunder faculty supervision. May be taken twicefor credit. L763 Research Problems and Methods inInformation Science (3 cr.) P: consent ofinstructor. Study of current problems andmethodological approaches in informationscience research.L764 Seminar in Information Science (3 cr.)P: consent of instructor. Intensive study ofselected topics. L765 Research in Information Systems (2-4cr.) P: consent of instructor. Independentresearch or study.L790 Seminar in Doctoral Research (3 cr.)P. consent of instructor. Doctoral studentsdevelop their plans for theses subject tocriticism by other doctoral students andfaculty.L799 Ph.D. Thesis (cr. arr.)

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Börner, Katy, Ph.D. (University ofKaiserslautern, 1997), Assistant Professor ofInformation ScienceCallison, Daniel J., Ed.D. (Indiana University,1982), Associate Professor of Library andInformation ScienceCrews, Kenneth D., Ph.D. (University ofCalifornia, Los Angeles, 1990), J.D. (WashingtonUniversity, 1980), Professor of Library andInformation ScienceCronin, Blaise, D.S.Sc. (The Queen’s Universityof Belfast, 1998), Ph.D. (The Queen’s University ofBelfast, 1983), D. Litt. (Hon.) (Queen MargaretUniversity College, Edinburgh, 1997), RudyProfessor of Information Science and Dean Dillon, Andrew P., Ph.D. (LoughboroughUniversity of Technology, 1991), AssociateProfessor of Information ScienceHerring, Susan C., Ph.D. (University ofCalifornia, Berkeley, 1991), Associate Professor ofInformation ScienceJacob, Elin K., Ph.D. (University of NorthCarolina, Chapel Hill, 1994), Assistant Professor ofLibrary and Information ScienceKling, Rob, Ph.D. (Stanford University, 1971),D.Sc. (Hon.) (Free University of Brussels, 1987),Professor of Information Systems and InformationScienceMostafa, Javed, Ph.D. (University ofTexas–Austin, 1994), Victor Yngve AssociateProfessor of Information ScienceNisonger, Thomas E., Ph.D. (ColumbiaUniversity, 1976), Associate Professor of Libraryand Information SciencePaolillo, John C., Ph.D. (Stanford University,1992), Associate Professor of Information SciencePriss, Uta, Ph.D. (Darmstadt University, 1997),Assistant Professor of Library and InformationSciencePungitore, Verna L., Ph.D. (University ofPittsburgh, 1983), Associate Professor of Libraryand Information Science Robbin, Alice R. Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin,1984), Associate Professor of Library andInformation ScienceRosenbaum, Howard, Ph.D. (SyracuseUniversity, 1996), Assistant Professor of Libraryand Information ScienceShaw, Debora, Ph.D. (Indiana University, 1983),Associate Professor of Library and InformationScience and Associate DeanTaylor, Joyce G., Ph.D. (Indiana University,1993), LecturerTravica, Bob, Ph.D. (Syracuse University, 1995),Assistant Professor of Library and InformationScience

Faculty EmeritiAbrera, Josefa B., Ph.D. (Indiana University,1970), Associate Professor EmeritaArmstrong, Marian L., A.M. (IndianaUniversity, 1958), Assistant Professor Emerita

Fitzgibbons, Shirley A., Ph.D. (RutgersUniversity, 1976), Associate Professor EmeritaHarter, Stephen P., Ph.D. (University of Chicago,1974), Professor EmeritusKaser, David, Ph.D. (University of Michigan,1956), Distinguished Professor EmeritusMurphy, Marcy, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh,1977), Associate Professor EmeritaRufsvold, Margaret I., A.M. (Peabody College ofVanderbilt University, 1933), H.D.L. (MundeleinCollege, 1969), Professor EmeritaSerebnick, Judith, Ph.D. (Rutgers University,1978), Associate Professor EmeritaWhitbeck, George W., Ph.D. (RutgersUniversity, 1970), Associate Professor EmeritusWhite, Herbert S., M.S.L.S. (Syracuse University,1950), Distinguished Professor Emeritus

Senior FellowsDavis, Charles H., Ph.D. (Indiana University,1969) Sebeok, Thomas A., Ph.D. (Princeton University,1945)

Visiting ScholarsBernbom, Gerald, M.S.Ed. (Northern IllinoisUniversity, 1978)Darányi, Sándor, Ph.D. (Etövös LorándUniversity, Budapest, 1994)Davenport, Elisabeth R., Ph.D. (University ofStrathclyde, Glasgow, 1994)McRobbie, Michael, Ph.D. (Australian NationalUniversity, 1979)Schwen, Thomas, Ed.D. (Indiana University,1970)Silver, Joel, J.D. (Whittier College, 1977)Thorin, Suzanne, M.A.L.S. (University ofMichigan, 1968)Umiker-Sebeok, Jean, Ph.D. (Indiana University,1976)

Director of Admissions andPlacementSpencer, Rhonda, M.Div. (VanderbiltUniversity, 1989)

Manager of Information SystemsNapier, Mark, M.I.S. (Indiana University, 2000)

Director of Marketing andCommunicationsSquire, Diane J., M.B.A. (Pepperdine University,1981)

Development DirectorFrederick, David, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1986)

School of Library and InformationScience LibrarianBobay, Julianne, M.P.A. (Indiana University,1989), M.L.S. (Indiana University, 1981)

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Associate FacultyBantin, Philip C., M.L.S. (University ofWisconsin at Madison, 1976), Director ofUniversity Archives, Indiana University, andAssistant Professor (part time), School of Libraryand Information ScienceBoruff-Jones, Polly, M.L.S. (Indiana Univeristy,1996), Assistant Librarian, Reference Team,IUPUI, and Lecturer (part time), School of Libraryand Information ScienceBrahmi, Frances A., M.L.S. (Indiana University,1981), Librarian and Director of InformationServices, School of Medicine Library, IUPUI, andAssociate Professor (part time), School of Libraryand Information ScienceBrancolini, Kristine, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1974), Librarian and Acting Director of the IUDigital Library Program, IU Bloomington, andAssociate Professor (part time), School of Libraryand Information ScienceBristow, Ann, M.A.L.S. (University of Michigan,1972), Librarian and Head, Reference Department,IU Bloomington, and Associate Professor (parttime), School of Library and Information ScienceBrowar, Lisa, M.L.S. (Indiana University, 1977),Lilly Librarian, IU Bloomington, and AssociateProfessor (part time), School of Library andInformation ScienceBuckley, Keith A., M.L.S. (Indiana University,1980), Associate Librarian, Law Library, IUBloomington, and Assistant Professor (part time),School of Library and Information ScienceBurgess, Jo, M.L.S. (Indiana University, 1990),Director, Wylie House Museum, IU Bloomington,and Assistant Professor (part time), School ofLibrary and Information ScienceDavidson, Mary Wallace, M.S. (SimmonsCollege, 1962), Head, William and Gayle CookMusic Library, IU Bloomington, and AssociateProfessor (part time) School of Library andInformation ScienceFariss, Linda K., J.D. (Indiana University, 1988),Associate Director and Associate Librarian, LawLibrary, IU Bloomington, Lecturer in Law (parttime), School of Law, and Assistant Professor (parttime), School of Library and Information ScienceGoodwin, Vania M., M.L.S. (Indiana University,1981), Associate Librarian, Cataloging Team,IUPUI, and Assistant Professor (part time), Schoolof Library and Information ScienceGriffin, Larry W., M.L.S. (Indiana University,1970), Archives, Special Collections, CollectionDevelopment Librarian, IndianaUniversity–Purdue University Fort Wayne, andAssistant Professor (part time) School of Libraryand Information Science

Hoyt, Dolores, Ph.D. (Indiana University, 1994),Associate Librarian and Associate ExecutiveDirector, University Library, IUPUI, andAssistant Professor (part time), School of Libraryand Information ScienceIrvine, Betty Jo, Ph.D. (Indiana University,1982), Librarian and Head, Fine Arts Library, IUBloomington, and Associate Professor (part time),School of Library and Information ScienceIrwin, Marilyn M., Ph.D. (Indiana University,1991), Associate Librarian and Director, Center forDisability Information and Referral, IUBloomington, and Assistant Professor (part time),School of Library and Information ScienceLiu, Jian, M.L.S. (Indiana University, 1993),Reference Librarian, IU Bloomington, andAssistant Professor (part time), School of Libraryand Information ScienceMalcomb, J. Louise, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1983), Librarian and Head, GovernmentPublications Department, IU Bloomington, andAssociate Professor (part time), School of Libraryand Information ScienceMason, Marianne, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1988), Associate Librarian, Law Library, IUBloomington, and Assistant Professor (part time),School of Library and Information ScienceOkada, Emily, M.A. (University of Wisconsin,1976), Associate Librarian, Undergraduate LibraryServices, IU Bloomington, and Assistant Professor(part time), School of Library and InformationSciencePark, Taemin Kim, Ph.D. (Indiana University,1982), Associate Librarian, Serials and Cataloging,IU Bloomington, and Assistant Professor (parttime), School of Library and Information SciencePopp, Mary Pagliero, M.L.S. (IndianaUniversity, 1973), Associate Librarian, IUBloomington, and Assistant Professor (part time),School of Library and Information ScienceRichwine, Margaret, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1986), Associate Librarian, Medical SciencesLibrary, IUPUI, and Assistant Professor (parttime), School of Library and Information ScienceSchmidt, Steven J., M.L.S. (Indiana University,1983), Access Services Team Leader, IUPUI, andAssistant Professor (part time) School of Libraryand Information ScienceSmith, Moira, Ph.D. (Indiana University, 1992),Subject Specialist in Anthropology, Folklore,Sociology, and Gender Studies, IU Bloomington,and Lecturer (part time) School of Library andInformation ScienceSowell, Stephen, M.L.S. (University of Maryland,1976), Head, Education Library, IU Bloomington,and Assistant Professor (part time) School ofLibrary and Information Science

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Stamatoplos, Anthony, M.L.S. (IndianaUniversity, 1989), Associate Librarian,Instructional Team, IUPUI, and AssistantProfessor (part time) School of Library andInformation ScienceStanley, Mary, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1984), Director of Business Affairs/HumanResources, University Library, IUPUI, andAssistant Professor (part time) School of Libraryand Information ScienceSteele, Patricia, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1981), Head of Customer and Facilities Servicesand Coordinator of Academic Information andCustomer Services, IU Bloomington Libraries, andAssociate Professor (part time) School of Libraryand Information ScienceTaylor, Saundra B., M.L.S. (University ofCalifornia, Los Angeles, 1968), Associate Librarianand Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly Library, IUBloomington, and Assistant Professor (part time),School of Library and Information ScienceWalters, Carolyn, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1985), Associate Librarian and Head,Undergraduate Library Services, IU Bloomington,and Assistant Professor (part time), School ofLibrary and Information Science

Adjunct FacultyAllen, Patricia, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1997), Vice President and Secretary, AllenInformation Consultants, Indianapolis, Indiana,and Adjunct Lecturer (part time), School of Libraryand Information ScienceCallison, Patricia G., M.L.S. (Emporia StateUniversity, 1973), Assistant Manager, Children’sServices, Monroe County Public Library, Indiana,and Adjunct Lecturer (part time), School of Libraryand Information ScienceCarrigan, Jackie L., M.L.S. (Indiana University,1984), Media Specialist, Plainfield Schools,Indiana, and Adjunct Lecturer (part time), Schoolof Library and Information ScienceCheng, Yung-Rang, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1993), Adjunct Lecturer (part time), School ofLibrary and Information ScienceChoksy, Carol E.B., Ph.D. (University ofChicago, 1987), President, IRAD (Information,Records, and Documents) Strategic Consulting,Greenwood, Indiana, and Adjunct Lecturer (parttime), School of Library and Information ScienceCollins, Catherine Davis, M.S. (SimmonsCollege, 1979), Adjunct Lecturer (part time),School of Library and Information ScienceCourtright, Christina, B.A. (University ofCalifornia–Santa Cruz, 1978) Adjunct Lecturer(part time), School of Library and InformationScienceD’Eliso, Mary, M.L.S. (Indiana University, 1989),Children’s Librarian, Monroe County PublicLibrary, Indiana, and Adjunct Lecturer (part time),School of Library and Information Science

Day, Dorothy A., Specialist in L.I.S. (IndianaUniversity, 1993), Adjunct Lecturer (part time),School of Library and Information ScienceEiszner, John, B.S. (Purdue University, 1987),Lead Analyst/Programmer, University Informationand Technology Services, IUPUI, and AdjunctLecturer (part time), School of Library andInformation ScienceGray-Overtoom, Paula E., M.L.S. (IndianaUniversity, 1997), Automation Librarian, MonroeCounty Public Library, Indiana, and AdjunctLecturer (part time), School of Library andInformation ScienceHathaway, Laurence E., M.L.I.S. (University ofTexas–Austin, 1987), Director, CrawfordsvilleDistrict Public Library, and Adjunct Lecturer (parttime), School of Library and Information ScienceHolman, Stephanie A., M.L.S. (IndianaUniversity, 1989), Children’s Librarian, EllettsvilleBranch, Monroe County Public Library, Indiana,and Adjunct Lecturer (part time), School of Libraryand Information ScienceHoskin, Adele, M.B.A. (Indiana University,1976), Adjunct Lecturer (part time), School ofLibrary and Information ScienceJackson, Susan, Ph.D. (University of NorthCarolina, 1986), Head, Adult Services Department,Monroe County Public Library, and AdjunctLecturer (part time), School of Library andInformation ScienceKyker, Penelope R., M.L.S. (Indiana University,1978), Information Services Librarian, IndianaState University Library, and Adjunct Lecturer(part time), School of Library and InformationScienceLaBarre, Kathryn, M.L.S. (Indiana University,2000), Adjunct Lecturer (part time) School ofLibrary and Information ScienceLindseth, Erik, Ph.D. (Edinburgh University,1992), Adjunct Lecturer (part time), School ofLibrary and Information ScienceMartinson, Anna, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1996), Adjunct Lecturer (part time), School ofLibrary and Information ScienceMcReynolds, Krystal, M.L.S. (IndianaUniversity, 1998), Adjunct Lecturer (part time),School of Library and Information ScienceMills, Linda, M.L.S. (Indiana University, 1977),Library Media Specialist, Greensburg CommunitySchools, Indiana, and Adjunct Lecturer (part time),School of Library and Information SciencePearson, Wanda, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1983), Director, Brownsburg Public Library,Indiana, and Adjunct Lecturer (part time), Schoolof Library and Information ScienceRay, Sumitra das, M.L.I.S. (University ofTexas–Austin, 1995), Adjunct Lecturer (part time),School of Library and Information Science

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Schlene, Vickie, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1984), Adjunct Lecturer (part time), School ofLibrary and Information ScienceSkutnik, Samantha, M.L.S. (Indiana University,1992), Automated Services Librarian, ButlerUniversity, Indianapolis, Indiana, and AdjunctLecturer (part time), School of Library andInformation ScienceSnyder, Herbert W., Ph.D. (Syracuse University,1992), Assistant Professor, Fort Lewis College,Durango, Colorado, and Adjunct Lecturer (parttime) School of Library and Information ScienceThomas, Michael M., M.B.A. (University ofIndianapolis, 1986), Information SystemsManager, Barth Electric Co., Inc., Indianapolis,and Adjunct Lecturer (part time) School of Libraryand Information ScienceValiyi, Khashayar, Technical ServicesCoordinator, Center fr Learning and Teaching,IUPUI, and Adjunct Lecturer (part time) School ofLibrary and Information Science

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Indiana UniversityWhen you become a student at IndianaUniversity, you join an academic communityinternationally known for the excellence anddiversity of its programs. With 1,013 degreeprograms, the university attracts students fromall 50 states and around the world. The full-time faculty numbers more than 4,000 andincludes members of many academic societiessuch as the American Academy of Arts andSciences, the American Philosophical Society,and the National Academy of Sciences.

Indiana University was founded atBloomington in 1820 and is one of the oldestand largest institutions of higher education inthe Midwest. It serves 92,000 students on eightcampuses. The residential campus atBloomington and the urban center atIndianapolis form the core of the university.Campuses in Gary, Fort Wayne, Kokomo, NewAlbany, Richmond, and South Bend joinBloomington and Indianapolis in bringing aneducation of high quality within reach of all ofIndiana’s citizens.

General PoliciesEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policyof Indiana UniversityIndiana University pledges itself to continueits commitment to the achievement of equalopportunity within the university andthroughout American society as a whole. Inthis regard, Indiana University will recruit,hire, promote, educate, and provide services topersons based upon their individualqualifications. Indiana University prohibitsdiscrimination based on arbitraryconsideration of such characteristics as age,color, disability, ethnicity, gender, maritalstatus, national origin, race, religion, sexualorientation, or veteran status.

Indiana University shall take affirmativeaction, positive and extraordinary, toovercome the discriminatory effects oftraditional policies and procedures withregard to the disabled, minorities, women, andVietnam-era veterans.

An Affirmative Action office on each campusmonitors the university’s policies and assistsindividuals who have questions or problemsrelated to discrimination.

Special AssistanceFor people who have disabilities and needspecial assistance, special arrangements canbe made to accommodate most needs. InBloomington, contact Disabled Student Servicesat (812) 855-7578; at IUPUI, contact AdaptiveEducational Services at (317) 274-3241.

Confidentiality of Student RecordsIn accordance with federal statutes andregulations, student records are confidentialand available for disclosure to persons otherthan the student only under stated conditions.

Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesA statement of students’ rights andresponsibilities is published in a handbook,Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, andConduct, which contains a description of dueprocess hearings in the event of disciplinaryaction.

Degree Requirements Students areresponsible for understanding all requirementsfor graduation and for completing them by thetime they expect to graduate. Informationabout a specific school or division can befound in the front section of the bulletin forthat school.

Requests for deviation from department,program, or school requirements may begranted only by written approval from therespective chairperson, director, or dean (or adesignated administrative representative).Disposition at each level is final.

Rules DeterminingResident andNonresident StudentStatus for IndianaUniversity Fee Purposes These Rules establish the policy under whichstudents shall be classified as residents ornonresidents upon all campuses of IndianaUniversity for University fee purposes.Nonresident students shall pay a nonresidentfee in addition to fees paid by a residentstudent.

These Rules shall take effect February 1, 1974;provided, that no person properly classified asa resident student before February 1, 1974,shall be adversely affected by this Rule, if he orshe attended the University before that dateand while he or she remains continuouslyenrolled in the University.1. ‘‘Residence’’ as the term, or any of its

variations (e.g., ‘‘resided’’), as used in thecontext of these Rules, means the placewhere an individual has his or herpermanent home, at which he or sheremains when not called elsewhere forlabor, studies, or other special ortemporary purposes, and to which he orshe returns in seasons of repose. It is theplace a person has voluntarily fixed as apermanent habitation for himself orherself with an intent to remain in suchplace for an indefinite period. A person at

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—————————1Invocation of the provision in Rule 2(a) that appliesto cases of divorce or separation requires appropriatelegal documentation.2Rules 2(b) and 2(c) apply only to unemancipatedpersons under 21 years of age.

any one time has but one residence, and aresidence cannot be lost until another isgained. (a) A person entering the state from

another state or country does not atthat time acquire residence for thepurpose of these Rules, but except asprovided in Rule 2(c)1, such person must be a resident for 12 months in order to qualify as a resident studentfor fee purposes.

(b) Physical presence in Indiana for thepredominant purpose of attending acollege, university, or other institutionof higher education, shall not becounted in determining the 12-monthperiod of residence; nor shall absencefrom Indiana for such purposedeprive a person of resident studentstatus.

2. A person shall be classified as a ‘‘residentstudent’’ if he or she has continuouslyresided in Indiana for at least 12consecutive months immediatelypreceding the first scheduled day ofclasses of the semester or other session inwhich the individual registers in theUniversity, subject to the exception in (c)1

below. (a) The residence of an unemancipated

person under 21 years of age followsthat of the parents or of a legalguardian who has actual custody ofsuch person or administers theproperty of such person. In the case ofdivorce or separation, if either parentmeets the residence requirements,such person will be considered aresident.2

(b) If such person comes from anotherstate or country for the predominantpurpose of attending the University,he or she shall not be admitted toresident student status upon the basisof the residence of a guardian in fact,except upon appeal to the StandingCommittee on Residence in each case.1

(c) Such person may be classified as aresident student without meeting the12-month residence requirementwithin Indiana if his or her presencein Indiana results from theestablishment by his or her parents oftheir residence within the state and ifhe or she proves that the move waspredominantly for reasons other thanto enable such person to becomeentitled to the status of ‘‘residentstudent.’’1

(d) When it shall appear that the parentsof a person properly classified as a‘‘resident student’’ undersubparagraph (c) above have removedtheir residence from Indiana, suchperson shall then be reclassified to thestatus of nonresident; provided, thatno such reclassification shall beeffective until the beginning of asemester next following such removal.

(e) A person once properly classified as aresident student shall be deemed toremain a resident student so long asremaining continuously enrolled inthe University until such person’sdegree shall have been earned, subjectto the provisions of subparagraph (d)above.

3. The foreign citizenship of a person shallnot be a factor in determining residentstudent status if such person has legalcapacity to remain permanently in theUnited States.

4. A person classified as a nonresidentstudent may show that he or she is exemptany one time has but one residence, and aresidence cannot be lost until another isgained. (a) A person entering the state from

another state or country does not atthat time acquire residence for thepurpose of these rules, but except asfrom paying the nonresident fee byclear and convincing evidence that heor she has been a resident (see Rule 1above) of Indiana for the 12 monthsprior to the first scheduled day ofclasses of the semester in which his orher fee status is to be changed. Such astudent will be allowed to present hisor her evidence only after theexpiration of 12 months from theResidence Qualifying Date, i.e., thedate upon which the studentcommenced the 12-month period forresidence. The following factors willbe considered relevant in evaluating arequested change in a student’snonresident status and in evaluatingwhether his or her physical presencein Indiana is for the predominantpurpose of attending a college,university, or other institution ofhigher education. The existence of oneor more of these factors will notrequire a finding of resident studentstatus, nor shall the non-existence ofone or more require a finding ofnonresident student status. All factors

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will be considered in combination,and ordinarily resident student statuswill not result from the doing of actswhich are required or routinely doneby sojourners in the state or which aremerely auxiliary to the fulfillment ofeducational purposes.

(a) The residence of a student’s parents orguardians.

(b) The situs of the source of the student’sincome.

(c) To whom a student pays his or hertaxes, including property taxes.

(d) The state in which a student’sautomobile is registered.

(e) The state issuing the student’s driver’slicense.

(f) Where the student is registered tovote.

(g) The marriage of the student to aresident of Indiana.

(h) Ownership of property in Indiana andoutside of Indiana.

(i) The residence claimed by the studenton loan applications, federal incometax returns, and other documents.

(j) The place of the student’s summeremployment, attendance at summerschool, or vacation.

(k) The student’s future plans includingcommitted place of futureemployment or future studies.

(l) Admission to a licensed profession inIndiana.

(m) Membership in civic, community, andother organizations in Indiana orelsewhere.

(n) All present and intended futureconnections or contacts outside ofIndiana.

(o) The facts and documents pertaining tothe person’s past and existing statusas a student.

(p) Parents’ tax returns and otherinformation, particularly whenemancipation is claimed.

5. The fact that a person pays taxes and votesin the state does not in itself establishresidence, but will be considered ashereinbefore set forth.

6. The Registrar or the person fulfilling thoseduties on each campus shall classify eachstudent as resident or nonresident andmay require proof of all relevant facts. Theburden of proof is upon the studentmaking a claim to a resident studentstatus.

7. A Standing Committee on Residence shallbe appointed by the President of theUniversity and shall include two studentsfrom among such as may be nominated bythe student body presidents of one or

more of the campuses of the university. Iffewer than four are nominated, thePresident may appoint from amongstudents not nominated.

8. A student who is not satisfied by thedetermination of the Registrar has theright to lodge a written appeal with theStanding Committee on Residence within30 days of receipt of written notice of theRegistrar’s determination, whichCommittee shall review the appeal in afair manner and shall afford to the studenta personal hearing upon written request.A student may be represented by counselat such hearing. The Committee shallreport its determination to the student inwriting. If no appeal is taken within thetime provided herein, the decision of theRegistrar shall be final and binding.

9. The Standing Committee on Residence isauthorized to classify a student as aresident student, though not meeting thespecific requirements herein set forth, ifsuch student’s situation presents unusualcircumstances and the individualclassification is within the general scopeof these Rules. The decision of theCommittee shall be final and shall bedeemed equivalent to a decision of theTrustees of Indiana University.

10. A student or prospective student whoshall knowingly provide false informationor shall refuse to provide or shall concealinformation for the purpose of improperlyachieving resident student status shall besubject to the full range of penalties,including expulsion, provided for by theUniversity, as well as to such otherpunishment which may be provided forby law.

11. A student who does not pay additionalmonies which may be due because of hisor her classification as a nonresidentstudent within 30 days after demand, shallthereupon be indefinitely suspended.

12. A student or prospective student who failsto request resident student status within aparticular semester or session and topursue a timely appeal (see Rule 8) to theStanding Committee on Residence shall bedeemed to have waived any allegedoverpayment of fees for that semester orsession.

13. If any provision of these Rules or theapplication thereof to any person orcircumstance is held invalid, the invaliditydoes not affect other provisions orapplications of these Rules which can begiven effect without the invalid provisionor application, and to this end theprovisions of these Rules are severable.

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Fees The instructional fees listed here were approved at the May 2000 meeting of the Trustees ofIndiana University. Fees are subject to change by action of the trustees. For up-to-dateinformation about fees in effect at registration time, see the campus Schedule of Classes.

Certain courses and programs requiring studios, laboratories, microscopes, computers, or otherspecial equipment may involve special fees in addition to the instructional fee. Applied music,student teaching, and some physical education courses also carry additional fees. See the campusSchedule of Classes for a list of such courses and programs.

Fees for Indiana University campuses other than Bloomington and Indianapolis are published inthe bulletin of the specific campus.

INSTRUCTIONAL FEES Indiana Resident Nonresident

Bloomington Campus

Undergraduate1 $1,951.20 flat fee/semester $6,479.05 flat fee/ semesterfor 12 to 17 credit hours for 12 to 17 credit hours

$121.80/credit hour $404.90/credit hour under 12 or over 17 under 12 or over 17

Graduate and Professional1Business–M.B.A. Program2 $4,674.55/semester $9,349.10/semester Business3 $292.25/credit hour $584.70/credit hour Law $255.10/credit hour $654.25/credit hour Library and Information Science $178.35 $519.50Optometry $206.55/credit hour $573.55/credit hour Public and Environmental Affairs— $204.10/credit hour $553.35/credit hour

M.P.A. and M.S.E.S. ProgramsOther $168.60/credit hour $491.15/credit hour

Independent Study (Correspondence) $99.60/credit hour $99.60/credit hour Dissertation research (G901)4 $150.00/semester $150.00/semesterAuditing (no credit) $25.00/credit hour $25.00/credit hourDistance Education Special Courses5 for

Schools of Education; and Health, Physical Education, and Recreation:

GraduateUndergraduate Same as rate for on-campus instruction in respective category

Indianapolis Campus

Undergraduate1 $119.00/credit hour $370.25/credit hour Graduate and Professional1

Business–M.B.A. Program $270.00/credit hour $540.00/credit hour Business–M.P.A. Program $200.00/credit hour $400.00/credit hourDentistry $13,166.00/year $28,196.00/year Engineering $178.25/credit hour $509.60/credit hourLaw $246.80/credit hour $599.40/credit hour Medicine $13,908.00/year $31,847.00/year Nursing $163.90/credit hour $472.85/credit hour Social Work $167.00/credit hour $481.50/credit hour Master of Accountancy $200.00/credit hour $400.00/credit hourOther $163.90/credit hour $472.85/credit hour

Dissertation research (G901)4 $100.00/semester $100.00/semesterAuditing (no credit) Applicable credit hour rate Applicable credit hour rateDistance Education Special Coursesfor Allied Health Histotechnology:

Graduate and Undergraduate Same as rate for on-campus instruction in respective category

—————————1 Includes credit courses in the School of Continuing Studies. 2 M.B.A. students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours of business courses will be assessed a flat rate. Enrollmentin any courses other than business will be assessed on a per-credit-hour basis. 3 Graduate business credit hour rates apply to (a) M.B.A. students enrolled in fewer than 9 credit hours ofbusiness courses, and (b) students enrolled in a doctoral business program. 4 To keep their candidacies active, doctoral students with 90 credit hours or more and Master of Fine Arts studentswith 60 credit hours or more may enroll in G901 for a flat fee of $150. Also, they must have completed all graduatedegree requirements except for the dissertation or final project/performance. Enrollment in G901 is limited to sixtimes. Students who do not meet these criteria pay the applicable credit hour rate for dissertation research.5In addition to instructional fee rates, course fees of $90.00 for Education, $75.00 for HPER, and $50.00 forLibrary and Information Science will be assessed.

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INCIDENTAL FEES6 Bloomington Campus Indianapolis Campus

Application for admission Domestic, undergraduate $40.00 $35.00 Domestic, graduate $45.00 $55.00International $45.00 $55.00

Deferment service charge7 $24.00 $22.00Health service fee8 $76.50/semester

$32.80/summer I $43.70/summer II

Late payment charge9 $10.00-$50.00/month $11.00/month Late program change10 $21.00/course added $19.00/course added

or droppedLate registration11 $54 to $94/semester $40.00 to $100.00/

$54.00/summer session semester $40.00 to $65.00/summer session

Student activity fee12 $26.77 or $24.25 or $44.10/$53.55/semester semester $13.37 or $26.77/summer $27.70/semester forsession Athletic Development

Technology fee, fall or spring semesters13

Undergraduate $25.00, $50.00, $100.00 $27.85, $55.70, $83.55 Graduate/professional,

nondegree students $12.00, $25.00, $50.00 (varies)Technology fee, summer sessions14

Undergraduate $25.00, $50.00 $27.85, $41.75Graduate/professional,

nondegree students $12.00, $25.00 (varies)Transcripts $9.00 $7.00University Division services fee $25.00/semesterBusiness Undergraduate program fee $200.00/semester

—————————6Applicable to both in-state and out-of-state students. 7Fee is assessed if deferred billing option is elected.8The health fee is assessed each semester/session on the Bursar’s bill for all day and evening students enrolledin more than 3 credit hours. Eligible individuals not covered by the health fee will be seen on a fee-for-servicebasis.9Any payment due by you to the university that is not received by the due date is subject to a monthly late feebased on a sliding scale of at least $10.00 (for fees of $200.00 to $999.99) and as much as $50.00 (for $5,000.00 ormore). The late fee will continue to be assessed monthly until the account is restored to good standing.10After drop/add period (100 percent refund period), students will be assessed $21.00 in Bloomington and$19.00 in Indianapolis for each added course, section change, change of arranged hours, or credit/audit change.On the Bloomington campus, students will also be assessed for each dropped course.11A late registration fee will be assessed any student who does not register during the scheduled registrationperiod. On the Bloomington campus, the fee is $54.00 for students who register by the last Friday before classesbegin and increases by $10.00 on the Monday of each successive week to a maximum of $94.00. On theIndianapolis campus, a $40.00 late registration fee is in effect upon conclusion of registration through the end ofthe first week of classes, increasing by $25.00 the first week, $20.00 the second week, and $15.00 the third weekto a maximum of $100.00. In Indianapolis summer sessions, a late registration fee of $40.00 is assessed the firstweek, and $65.00 the second week and thereafter. 12Bloomington students enrolled in 3 or fewer credit hours during the fall and spring semesters pay amandatory student activity fee of $26.77. Students enrolled in more than 3 credit hours pay $53.55. Summer-session students pay a fee per session according to the number of credit hours in which they are enrolled: 3 orfewer credit hours, $13.37; more than 3 credit hours, $26.77. At Indianapolis, the student activity fee for 1 to 8credit hours is $24.25 per semester. Students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours pay $44.10 per semester.Indianapolis students are also charged a $27.70 Athletic Development fee each semester.13A technology fee will be assessed according to the number of enrolled credit hours as follows: 3 credit hoursor fewer; greater than 3 through 6 credit hours; greater than 6 credit hours.14At Indianapolis, a technology fee is assessed for summer sessions according to the number of enrolled credithours as follows: 3 or fewer credit hours; greater than 3 credit hours. At Bloomington, summer-session studentsare assessed half the regular-semester technology fee, based on the number of credit hours as follows: 3 credithours or fewer; greater than 3 credit hours.

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Course Fee Refund Schedule Time of Withdrawal Refund

9- through 16-week classesDuring 1st week of classes 100% During 2nd week of classes 75% During 3rd week of classes 50% During 4th week of classes 25% During 5th week of classes

and thereafter None

5- through 8-week classesDuring 1st week of classes 100% During 2nd week of classes 50% During 3rd week of classes

and thereafter None

2- through 4-week classes During the 1st and 2nd day of classes 100% During 3rd and 4th day of classes 50% During 5th day of classes

and thereafter None

Time of Withdrawal Refund

1-week (or less) classesDuring 1st day of classes 100% During 2nd day of classes 50% During 3rd day of classes

and thereafter None The refund policy applies to credit hour feesand all course-related fees.

Procedure See the Schedule of Classes for moreinformation about how to withdraw fromclasses.

Student Financial Assistance Students canobtain information about financial assistancethrough the financial aid office, through thestudent employment office, or through theirschools and departments. For courses taken inBloomington, contact the Office of StudentFinancial Assistance or Human ResourcesManagement for information about faculty/staff fee courtesy; for courses taken at IUPUI,contact the Office of Student Financial AidServices.

Veterans BenefitsEligible students will receive veterans benefits according to the following scale, which is based onthe number of credit hours in which the student is enrolled.

Bloomington and IUPUI Bloomington

Undergraduate Fall/Spring IUPUI Bloomington and IUPUIBenefits Semesters1 Summer I1 Summer I Summer II1

full 12 or more 6 4 6 three-quarters 9-11 4-5 3 4-5 one-half 6-8 3 2 3 tuition only fewer than 6 1-2 1 1-2

Graduate Benefits full 8 or more 4 4 4 three-quarters 6-7 3 3 3 one-half 4-5 2 2 2 tuition only fewer than 4 1 1 1

It is the responsibility of the veteran or veterandependent to sign up for benefits eachsemester or summer session of enrollment. It isalso the responsibility of the veteran or veterandependent on the Bloomington campus tonotify the Office of Veterans Affairs of anyschedule change that may increase or decreasethe amount of benefits allowed. Veterans andveteran dependents on the IUPUI campusshould notify the Office of the Registrar.

Veterans with service-connected disabilitiesmay qualify for the Department of VeteransAffairs Vocational Rehabilitation Program.They should contact their regional VA officefor eligibility information.

At IUPUI, veterans and veteran dependentsmust notify their veteran benefitrepresentative in the Office of the Registrar inperson at the time of registration.

—————————1 Students on the IUPUI campus who are takingSummer I or II classes lasting more than six weeksshould check with a VA representative in the Officeof the Registrar for positive verification of theirbenefit status.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY School of Library and Information ScienceVisitors are always welcome at the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science.The administrative offices are open throughout the year from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday throughFriday.

If you wish to receive an application form for admission to one of the programs listed below,please complete the form below and return it to the School of Library and Information Science,Indiana University, Main Library 011, 1320 E. Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-3907.

Please print all information.

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________ Zip _______________________

Type of application desired:

□ M.L.S. □ M.I.S. □ Specialist (post-master’s degree) □ Ph.D.

Indiana University Bulletins You may want to explore other schools of Indiana University. The following is a complete list ofour bulletins. Please write directly to the individual unit or campus for its bulletin.

Indiana University Bloomington College of Arts and Sciences Kelley School of Business1

School of Continuing Studies2

School of Education1

School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation School of Informatics1

School of Journalism Division of Labor StudiesSchool of Law—Bloomington3

School of Library and Information Science School of Music School of Optometry School of Public and Environmental Affairs1

University Division4

University Graduate School

*Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis * School of Allied Health Sciences * Kelley School of Business1

* School of Continuing Studies2

* School of Dentistry School of Education1

School of Engineering and Technology (Purdue University) Herron School of ArtSchool of Journalism

* Division of Labor Studies* School of Law—Indianapolis3

School of Liberal Arts * School of Medicine

Military Science Program* School of Nursing1

School of Physical Education * School of Public and Environmental Affairs1

School of Science (Purdue University) * School of Social Work * University College

University Graduate School

Indiana University East (Richmond) Indiana University–Purdue University Fort WayneIndiana University Kokomo Indiana University Northwest (Gary) Indiana University South BendIndiana University Southeast (New Albany)

—————————1Two bulletins are issued: graduate and undergraduate. Undergraduate information about the Schools ofBusiness and Nursing at IUPUI is found in the IUPUI campus bulletin.2 Bulletins on the General Studies Degree Program and the Independent Study Program are available from thisschool. 3There are two Indiana University schools of law. Be sure to specify whether you want a bulletin of theBloomington or Indianapolis school.4Available only to admitted University Division students.*IUPUI produces one campus bulletin including information about all schools listed here. Schools marked withan asterisk (*) also produce separate bulletins.

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