Wayne State School of Information Sciences’ MLIS Degree Receives Continued ALA Accreditation

From Wayne St. University:

The Wayne State University School of Information Sciences (SIS) has been granted renewed accreditation from the Committee on Accreditation of the American Library Association (ALA). The school’s master of library and information science (MLIS) degree has been accredited continuously by the ALA since 1967, with the most recent continuing accreditation granted in 2017.

“The MLIS degree plays an important role in providing professional librarians for all types of libraries,” said Paul Bracke, dean of the School of Information Sciences and University Libraries. “Our online program offers students the flexibility to choose from multiple paths and concentrations while pursuing their master’s degree at their own pace.

“I can’t stress how important it is to receive the continued accreditation. It guarantees students in the program an education that meets the standards set by the American Library Association, while allowing us to remain accessible to students globally. This is important for graduates who seek employment because the ALA-accredited MLIS degree provides recognition to employers about the caliber of the graduates of accredited programs.”

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Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Laurie M. Lauzon Clabo, Ph.D., said that continuous accreditation since 1967 is strong validation of the quality of the program.

“Accreditation for nearly 60 years is a testament to the outstanding work of the faculty, students and staff in our School of Information Sciences,” said Clabo. “Wayne State’s mission to share and advance knowledge is lived out every day as MLIS students prepare for critical careers in libraries, archives, schools, health care instituti

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