What is an iSchool?

Many iSchools have roots in library science, but as sources of information have grown, so have iSchools. Today, iSchools look at information systems, storage, management, technology, interfaces, accessibility, ethics, and much more.

Information Colleges and Schools, also called iSchools, are members of the iSchools Inc. organization, which brings together Information Colleges/Schools dedicated to advancing the information field.

iSchools study how people access and use information, with a core committed to universal access, user-centered design, and applications that benefit individuals and communities. This can apply to information in virtual spaces, such as online communities, social networks, the World Wide Web, and databases – or physical spaces, such as libraries, museums, and archives.

The UMD INFO College is a proud member of the iSchools organization and is known for it’s expertise in: