Department of Information Culture and Data Stewardship

For more than 120 years, the University of Pittsburgh has been educating the professionals to lead in the information age: librarians, information and knowledge managers, archivists, and digital-content managers. As the nature and form of data and information evolves and becomes more complex with each passing year, the education of its managers becomes increasingly vital.

The Information Culture and Data Stewardship (ICDS) Department offers two graduate degree programs and several areas of focus designed to prepare students for careers in this critical profession. The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree, recognized internationally, is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).

The Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science program prepares students for advanced work in research, teaching, and administration. The program provides students opportunities to gain the skills in teaching and research appropriate for careers at major research universities, teaching institutions, and knowledge organizations.

ICDS faculty, students, and alumni drive the Department’s reputation in a top-tier research University. Students engage in challenging course work, experiential learning, and opportunities to interact with alumni and professional associations to build the skill set they need to succeed as a leader in the information professions.

Academic Integrity

All students in the School of Computing and Information are expected to follow the Academic Integrity Policy of the School.

Grievance Procedures

Students who believe that a decision about their academic program has been made based on incomplete or incorrect information may appeal the decision. To do this, students should prepare a letter that outlines their position and provide evidence to support their claim that the decision was inappropriate. Students should send their letters to the ICDS Chair, after securing the endorsement of their advisors. The ICDS Chair may either reject or approve the appeal for grievances pertaining to department-level policies. In some instances, the ICDS Chair will forward it to the Dean of the School for consideration. Students should make their appeals within thirty days of the date of notification of any decision.

Glossary

ICDS - Department of Information Culture and Data Stewardship
School - School of Computing and Information
GPA - Grade Point Average

Programs

Doctoral

Library and Information Science, PhD

Master’s

Library and Information Science, MLIS

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