The key to preparing for graduate work in library and information science is a broad and demanding liberal arts education. Such an education develops the skills that will be needed for graduate study: critical thinking, reading and comprehending difficult material, writing and speaking clearly, and conducting thorough research using sources thoughtfully and effectively.

All students considering careers in academic, public, or special (e.g., corporate, law, or medical) libraries, K-12 media centers, archival or special collections work, information science, or museum studies should contact the pre-LIS advisors.