Located on the top floor of the The University of Alabama's main library, the School of Library and Information Studies is small enough to allow students and faculty to know one another, and expansive enough to provide students with depth and breadth in their studies and internship experiences. SLIS is a part of the College of Communication and Information Sciences and has strong facilities and a substantial infrastructure supporting its diverse programs.

Through the MLIS program, SLIS prepares the next generation of library and information professionals to utilize and develop the exciting new array of information technology tools. More importantly, this new generation of professionals will be given the ability to manage this technology, to create a vision, and to articulate this vision in leadership roles. These abilities will enable our MLIS graduates to continue the tradition of service for which the profession is known.

In addition to attending classes at the main campus, students living in north Alabama, southeast Tennessee, and northwest Georgia can pursue the MLIS by completing coursework at the UA Gadsden Center located in Gadsden, AL. One core course each semester is also offered in Birmingham, AL on the Samford University campus.

The MFA program graduates book artists proficient in the technical, intellectual and artistic facets of creating hand-made books. The program allows students to develop and hone technical knowledge of all facets of bookmaking, both historical and contemporary, an understanding of the historical evolution of the book, and the skills to express their creative and artistic vision.

To apply, please visit the Graduate School website for instructions and online application forms.

School of Library and Information Studies
513 Gorgas Library
Box 870252
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0252
Voice: 205-348-4610
Fax: 205-348-3746
info@slis.ua.edu