University of Maryland College of Information Studies
- University of Maryland College of Information Studies
Infobox_University
name = College of Information Studies
established = 1965
type = Public
faculty =
students = 300 approximately [http://clis.umd.edu/about/ College of Information Studies website] ]
dean = [http://clis.umd.edu/people/preece/index.shtml Dr. Jennifer Preece]
city = College Park
state = Maryland
country = USA
campus = Suburban
nickname = CLIS
website = http://www.clis.umd.edu
The College of Information Studies (CLIS) is a library and information studies located at the University of Maryland, College Park in Maryland, United States. The College offers graduate study leading to the Master of Library Science, the Master of Information Management, and the Doctor of Philosophy.
Ranking
CLIS ranks 13th in the nation, up one position from the last ranking in 1999, according to U.S. News & World Report [US News & World Report: [http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/lib/libindex_brief.php America's Best Graduate Schools 2007] ] . Specific CLIS programs that ranked highly for 2007 include:
* Archives and Preservation – 2nd (1999 rank, 2nd)
* School Media – 3rd (not ranked in 1999)
* Services for Children – 5th (not ranked in 1999)
* Health Librarianship – 5th (1999 rank, 7th)
Notable Alumni
Since 1965, over 5,000 students have earned the MLS from CLIS, and 43 have earned doctorates.External links
[http://clis.umd.edu/ College of Information Studies]
References
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
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