{"id":15926,"date":"2021-02-09T10:24:41","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T15:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/?page_id=15926"},"modified":"2025-12-29T10:44:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T15:44:43","slug":"mlis-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/mlis-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"MLIS Accreditation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accreditation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Master of Library and Info Studies\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-master-of-library-and-info-studies\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-16570\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-16570\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18711\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-18711\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17935\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17935\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/mlis-tuition-fees-scholarships\/\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17176\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17176\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/mlis-admission\/\">Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17182\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17182\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-16555\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-16555\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/mlis-accreditation\/\">Accreditation<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32851\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32851\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/school-library-media-teaching-certification-program\/\">SLM Teaching Certification<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32448\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32448\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/discover-uri-online\/\">Discover URI Online<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"65\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/ALA-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15911\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/NCATE-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15914\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.958333333333333;width:327px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped 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accredited by the <strong>American Library Association (ALA)<\/strong> and our School Library Media program is approved by the <strong>Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)<\/strong> and the <strong>Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"assessment\">Assessment Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/GSLIS-RetentionRatesTime-toDegreeCompletionEmploymentRates-Jan2026.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/GSLIS-RetentionRatesTime-toDegreeCompletionEmploymentRates-January2025.pdf\">Retention Rates, Time to Degree Completion, Employment Rates<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-tabs  \">\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Mission<\/h1>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our mission at the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies is to produce the next generation of library leaders.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Vision<\/h1>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our vision at the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies is to ensure a thriving, innovative program that prepares students to serve and transform communities.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Values<\/h1>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Prepare.<\/em><\/strong><br>Relevant, meaningful coursework, intellectual inquiry, and a comprehensive partnership in advising are central for students\u2019 academic, personal, and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Care.<\/em><\/strong><br>Thriving learning communities are built on equity, accessibility, mutual respect, support, and a strong work ethic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Share.<\/em><\/strong><br>Research and scholarship, networking, leading, and advocating as library and information professionals are essential actions to positively impact our global and local communities.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Strategic Plan<\/h1>\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/URI-GSLIS-Strategic-Plan-2023-2028-for-publication.pdf\">GSLIS Strategic Plan<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (Approved 09\/2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/Screenshot-2023-11-08-at-2.40.54\u202fPM-784x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/Screenshot-2023-11-08-at-2.40.54\u202fPM-784x1024.jpg 784w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/Screenshot-2023-11-08-at-2.40.54\u202fPM-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/Screenshot-2023-11-08-at-2.40.54\u202fPM-768x1003.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/Screenshot-2023-11-08-at-2.40.54\u202fPM-364x476.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/Screenshot-2023-11-08-at-2.40.54\u202fPM-500x653.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/Screenshot-2023-11-08-at-2.40.54\u202fPM.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Goals<\/h1>\n\n<p><strong>Our Programs<\/strong>.<br>Expand our impact by sustainably growing the student population, areas of study, and funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Students<\/strong>.<br>Prioritize a student-focused, personalized education experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Faculty. <\/strong><br>Maintain excellence in faculty contributions in research, teaching, and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Larger Community. <\/strong><br>Continue to increase visibility and collaboration with the broader university and professional communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/GSLIS_GoalsOutcomes_RevisedApprovedMay14-2020.pdf\">GSLIS Educational Goals and Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (Approved 05\/14\/2020).<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Get in touch.<\/h1>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>URI Online Student Support Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>401.874.5280<br><a href=\"mailto:online@uri.edu\">online@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Director <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Lauren Mandel<br><\/strong>Associate Professor, Director<br>Graduate School of Library and Information Studies<br><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/meet\/lauren-mandel\/\">Meet Dr. Lauren Mandel<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-promo-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo   micro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/\" class=\"cl-promo-micro-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-micro-content\"><h1>Learn anywhere with us.<\/h1><span class=\"cl-promo-micro-text-link\">URI Online Home<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accreditation GSLIS is fully accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and our School Library Media program is approved by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). 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