{"id":16498,"date":"2021-02-11T16:14:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T21:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/?page_id=16498"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:10:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:10:48","slug":"mlis-track-information-equity-diverse-communities-and-critical-leadership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-information-equity-diverse-communities-and-critical-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"MLIS Track: Information Equity, Diverse Communities, and Critical Librarianship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MLIS Track: Information Equity, Diverse Communities, and Critical Librarianship<\/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<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/course-descriptions\/\" title=\"\">LSC Course descriptions<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-course-schedules\/\" title=\"\">Course Schedules<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>The MLIS track in Information Equity, Diverse Communities, and Critical Librarianship is a 12-credit graduate program that enables librarians and other information professionals to acquire foundational knowledge, skills, and competencies required for a diversifying workplace. This track teaches social justice approaches for libraries and information institutes; critical theoretical foundations for understanding information equity and critical thinking skills around anti-racism, race, gender, sexuality, class, disability, and immigration in libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following courses comprise the track:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Courses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>LSC 502<\/strong><\/strong> (3 credits)<strong> <\/strong>Lead, Manage, &amp; Connect Lib &amp; Info Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>LSC 504<\/strong> <\/strong>(3 credits)<strong> <\/strong>Searching for Answers: Meeting Users\u2019 Information Needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>LSC 505<\/strong> <\/strong>(3 credits)<strong> <\/strong>Organization of Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>LSC 508<\/strong> <\/strong>(3 credits)<strong> <\/strong>Introduction to Information Science and Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>LSC 595<\/strong> <\/strong>(3 credits) Apply and Reflect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LSC 525<\/strong> (3 credits) Multiculturalism in Libraries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diverse Communities<\/strong> (Select 2 from the list)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LSC 511<\/strong> (3 credits) Critical Disability Approaches in Library and Information Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 512<\/strong> (3 credits) Immigrant and Migrant Information Contexts and Practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 517<\/strong> (3 credits) Community Relations for Libraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 519<\/strong> (3 credits) Advocacy for Libraries\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Critical Librarianship<\/strong> (Select 1 from the list)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LSC 513<\/strong> (3 credits) Social Justice in Children\u2019s and Young Adult Literature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 515<\/strong> (3 credits) Information Ethics and Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 516<\/strong> (3 credits) Information and Culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Electives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 credits (6 credits from career-related courses in other online accelerated graduate programs with the approval of your advisor and program.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Total = 36 credits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Optional Tracks<\/h1>\n\n<p>Student may choose to specialize in an area of interest. Tracks will have additional required courses and specific electives from which students can choose. Visit each track page to learn more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height 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\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-digital-media\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/keaneyblue-slice-e1619794540145.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Digital Media<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-school-library-media\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/keaneyblue-slice-e1619794540145.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>School Library Media<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-libraries-leadership-and-transforming-communities\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/keaneyblue-slice-e1619794540145.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Libraries, Leadership, and Transforming Communities<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-information-equity-diverse-communities-and-critical-leadership\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/keaneyblue-slice-e1619794540145.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Information Equity, Diverse Communities,\nand Critical Librarianship<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-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>Lauren Mandel, Ph.D.<\/strong><br>Program Director, Libraries, Leadership, and Transforming Communities <br>Track Coordinator &amp; Associate Professor<br>Graduate School of Library and Information Studies<br><a href=\"mailto:lauren_mandel@uri.edu\">lauren_mandel@uri.edu<\/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>MLIS Track: Information Equity, Diverse Communities, and Critical Librarianship The MLIS track in Information Equity, Diverse Communities, and Critical Librarianship is a 12-credit graduate program that enables librarians and other information professionals to acquire foundational knowledge, skills, and competencies required for a diversifying workplace. 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