University of Washington Information School
Mary Gates Hall, home of the Information School | |
Former names | Department of Library Economy (1911–1916) Library School (1916–1932) Department of Library Science (1932–1935) School of Librarianship (1935–1984) Graduate School of Library and Information Science (1984–2001) |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1911 |
Parent institution | University of Washington |
| Dean | Anind Dey |
| Location | , , U.S. 47°39′17.39″N 122°18′27.68″W / 47.6548306°N 122.3076889°W |
| Website | ischool |
The Information School (abbreviated as iSchool) is the information school of the University of Washington, a public research university in Seattle, Washington. Formerly the Graduate School of Library and Information Sciences since 1984, the Information School changed its focus and name in 2001.
The school offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including a BS in Informatics, a Master of Library Science MLIS degree, a Master of Science in Information Management, a Museology MA, and a PhD in Information Science.