School of Library & Information Studies

Why choose TWU for Library and Information Studies?

TWU SLIS has been educating librarians and information professionals since its founding in 1928 and has maintained continuous accreditation from the American Library Association since 1936/37.

SLIS offers the Master of Library Science degree, school librarian certification, and many other specialized certificate programs to prepare professionals for careers in a variety of libraries and other information environments.

All SLIS programs are offered online in a highly interactive learning environment. 

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SLIS Info Sessions

In-Person Info Session

Join SLIS for an in-person information session this November at Blagg-Huey Library. 

If interested in becoming a librarian, this is your opportunity to meet with faculty and staff from the School of Library and Information Studies to learn more about master's and certificate programs.

Enjoy light refreshments and a drawing for a swag bag. If you can't make it, see information on our Virtual Open Houses below.

Virtual Open House

Learn about all of our online master’s degrees and certificate programs in a general Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027. Program-specific Virtual Open House sessions include:

• Master’s degree with school librarian certification: March 17, 2027
• Community information librarianship program: April 21, 2027

More information on SLIS Virtual Open Houses

New Student Orientation Webinar

SLIS Director Gretchen Hoffman, PhD, will walk you through the basic information essential for a successful beginning of your program of study and be available for any questions. PLUS, you have a chance to win a free LS 5083 textbook!

The next New Student Orientation Webinar for Spring 2027 admits is 7-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 via Zoom. 

More information on New Student Orientation Webinar

For all other SLIS events, visit our events page.

Upcoming SLIS Events

Affordable and Flexible

• Our program has the most affordable tuition rate among LIS programs in the Southwest.
• Small class sizes – with no more than 25 students per class – provides quality learning and interaction with your professors.
• All SLIS programs are offered online, giving you schedule flexibility.

Award-Winning Faculty

Our accomplished faculty hold prestigious appointments to national organizations and have received grants in partnership with the Dallas Public Library and the Texas Library Association.

• Professor and Department Director Gretchen Hoffman, PhD, received the "Most Promising New Textbook" award (college-level) from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association for her first textbook publication, Organizing Library Collections: Theory and Practice.

Many of our students and graduates have been named ALA Spectrum Scholars, Emerging Leaders and won teacher of the year awards.

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