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The School of Information Studies (SIS) at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ is a dynamic teaching and research unit engaged in the education of information professionals and scholars. At the School, we educate individuals who make a difference in the management and design of information resources, services, and systems from a human-centred perspective, and find better ways to organize, access, disseminate, use, and preserve information and recorded knowledge. As the pioneer school of its kind in Canada, SIS has been offering programs at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ since 1897, with continuous accreditation by the American Library Association (ALA) since 1929. The School offers a Master of Information Studies (M.I.St.), post-M.I.St. certificate and diploma programs, and a Ph.D. in Information Studies.
Information Studies is the name assigned to a wide-ranging discipline. Faculty members are all engaged in the broad research area of Human-Information Interaction (HII), which includes our core research areas of Human-Computer Interaction, Information Behaviour and Services, and Information and Knowledge Management, with projects in areas such as: data mining, digital curation, information classification, information preservation, knowledge management, multisensory information, and user experience.
For complete information about the School of Information Studies, please see our website at www.mcgill.ca/sis.
For complete information about our programs, please see the Programs & courses section of our website.
Master of Information Studies (M.I.St.); Information Studies (Non-Thesis) (48 credits) | |
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The Master of Information Studies is a 48-credit non-thesis program, accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). This program is designed to prepare graduates for the broad field of Information Studies. Courses are offered in areas of specialization including: Archival Studies, Information and Computer Technologies, Knowledge Management, and Library Studies, among others. The program begins with a set of common courses followed by two streams: students may chose either a stream comprised of courses in areas of specialization, or another stream to conduct a major research project. The program provides the intellectual foundation for careers as information professionals; fosters competencies in managing information and knowledge resources; promotes the appropriate use of technology in meeting information needs; promotes research in information studies; advocates access to information as a fundamental human right; and educates service-oriented professionals. | |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Information Studies | |
The Ph.D. in Information Studies provides an opportunity for exceptional candidates to study interdisciplinary research topics at the doctoral level. The program offers a thorough grounding in both current theory and methods of research to ensure that students develop knowledge and critical awareness of relevant theories, principles, and methods in Information Studies and acquire the expertise to conduct and promote scholarly research in the context of Information Studies. The program begins with a set of common courses and proceeds to specialization through dissertation topics focused on areas of expertise that are supported by the research interests of current faculty members. Students develop scholarly and innovative expertise in Human-Information Interaction (HII) in one of three research areas: Human-Computer Interaction; Information Behaviour and Services; and Information and Knowledge Management. The program prepares graduates for a wide range of settings in research, teaching, and senior administrative positions, in Quebec, Canada, and internationally; contributes to the development of knowledge and to teaching/learning in Information Studies; and builds national and international visibility of Information Studies from a research perspective. | |
Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Studies (15 credits) | |
The Graduate Certificate 15-credit program is designed to assist library and information professionals currently holding an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited (or equivalent) master's degree to update their qualifications for advanced responsibility. The program may be completed in one or two academic terms, or on a part-time basis to a maximum of five years. | |
Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies (30 credits) | |
The Graduate Diploma 30-credit program provides professional librarians and information specialists currently holding an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited (or equivalent) master's degree with formal opportunities to update, specialize, and redirect their careers for advanced responsibility. For those considering admission into the doctoral program, it will provide an opportunity to further develop their research interests. The program may be completed in one calendar year, or on a part-time basis to a maximum of five years. |
Master of Information Studies (M.I.St.)
Ph.D. in Information Studies
An applicant with a master's degree in Library and Information Studies (or equivalent) will normally be admitted to Ph.D. 2.
An applicant with a master's degree in another field may be considered for admission to Ph.D. 2, but may need to register for courses to upgrade background knowledge in library and information studies.
An applicant who holds only a bachelor’s degree from ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ or an approved institution in Information Studies (or equivalent) in exceptional circumstances may be admitted to Ph.D. 1.
A CGPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is required.
Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Studies
Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies
Detailed graduate application procedures and ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
Ph.D. applicants are encouraged to review the Faculty and Research sections of the School's website to assist in identifying possible dissertation supervisors and to become familiar with the School's research areas before applying to the program. Questions can be addressed to the Ph.D. Program Director.
The application deadlines listed here are set by the School of Information Studies and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
M.I.St., Graduate Certificate, and Graduate Diploma | ||
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Canadian | International | Special/Exchange/Visiting |
Fall: Mar. 1 | Fall: Feb. 15 | Fall: Contact the School's Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator |
Winter: N/A | Winter: N/A | Winter: Contact the School's Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator |
Summer: N/A | Summer: N/A | Summer: Contact the School's Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator |
Ph.D. | ||
Canadian | International | Special/Exchange/Visiting |
Fall: Jan. 15 | Fall: Jan. 15 | Fall: Contact the School's Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator |
Winter: N/A | Winter: N/A | Winter: Contact the School's Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator |
Summer: N/A | Summer: N/A | Summer: Contact the School's Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator |
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete application are considered only as time and space permit.
Director |
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France Bouthillier |
Professor |
Colleen Cook; B.A., M.L.S.(Texas-Austin), M.A., Ph.D.(Texas A & M) (Trenholme Dean of Libraries, ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ) |
Associate Professors |
Joan Bartlett; B.Sc., M.L.S., Ph.D.(Tor.) |
Jamshid Beheshti; B.A.(S. Fraser), M.L.S., Ph.D.(W. Ont.) |
France Bouthillier; B.Ed.(UQAM), M.B.S.I.(Montr.), Ph.D.(Tor.) |
Kimiz Dalkir; B.Sc., M.B.A.(McG.), Ph.D.(C'dia) |
Benjamin Fung; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(S. Fraser) |
Catherine Guastavino; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc.(Aix-Marseille), Ph.D.(Paris) |
Eun Park; B.A.(Pusan), M.L.I.S.(Ill.), M.B.A.(Pitt.), Ph.D.(Calif.-LA) |
Assistant Professors |
M. Max Evans; B.S.(N. Illinois), M.I.St., Ph.D.(Tor.) |
Ilja Frissen; M.A., Ph.D.(Tilburg) |
Charles-Antoine Julien; B.Eng., M.Sc.(Montr.), Ph.D.(McG.) |
Elaine Ménard; B.A., M.A., M.S.I., Ph.D.(Montr.) |
Karyn Moffatt; B.A.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Br. Col.) |
Adjunct Professor |
Joy Bennett; B.A., M.A.(C'dia), M.L.I.S.(McG.), Ph.D.(C'dia) |
Associate Members |
Gordon Burr; B.A., M.L.I.S.(McG.), Senior Archivist, Records Management, ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Archives |
Pierre Pluye; M.D.(Toulouse), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.), Dept. of Family Medicine, ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ |
Richard Virr; B.A.(Tulane), M.A.(Qu.), Ph.D.(McG.), Curator of Manuscripts, Rare Books and Special Collections Division, ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Libraries |
Affiliate Members |
Charles Cole; B.A., M.L.I.S.(McG.), Ph.D.(Sheff.) |
Frances Groen; B.A., B.L.S.(Tor.), M.A.(Pitt.), Trenholme Director Emerita of Libraries, ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ |
Part-Time Instructors |
Nathalie Belanger; LL.B., D.D.N.(Montr.), M.L.I.S.(McG.) |
Nathalie Blanchard; B.A., B.F.A.(C'dia), M.L.I.S.(McG.) |
Heather Brydon; B.Ed.(Saint-Boniface), M.L.I.S.(McG.) |
Catherine Jenner; B.A., LL.B., M.L.S.(Tor.), B.C.L.(Montr.) |
Jessica Lange; B.Mus.(W.Ont.), M.L.I.S.(McG.) (Management Liaison Librarian, ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Libraries) |
Justin Soles; B.A., M.L.I.S.(McG.) |
David Weigl; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Edin.) |
The Master of Information Studies consists of a 48-credit non-thesis program, accredited by the American Library Association. This program is designed to prepare graduates for the broad field of information studies and has two streams: Course-based and Research Project. The program: provides the intellectual foundation for careers as information professionals;...
For more information, see Master of Information Studies (M.I.St.); Information Studies (Non-Thesis) (48 credits).
The Ph.D. program provides an opportunity to study interdisciplinary research topics within the field of library and information studies at the doctoral level. Students develop scholarly and innovative expertise in one of the four research areas within information studies: a) information-seeking behaviour; b) human-computer interaction; c) information resources in...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Information Studies.
For more information, see Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Studies (15 credits).
For more information, see Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies (30 credits).