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University of Maryland

College of Information Studies

4105 Hornbake
College Park, MD 20742-4345
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Contact

Dr. Bruce Ambacher
Visiting Professor
Phone: 301-405-2043
Fax: 301-314-9045

Degrees/Certificates Offered

  • MLS & MA in History (HiLS) A dual program sponsored by the College of Information Studies and the History Dept. that is chiefly intended for students headed for careers in archives and public history.
  • MLS (contains an Archives, Records, and Information Management specialty within the program)
  • PhD in Information Studies (contains an Archives, Records, and Information Management specialty within the program)

Programs Offered

On Campus

Program Philosophy

Our Archives/Records/Information Management specialty is part of our MLS degree. It is intended to prepare students for the most demanding, challenging, and also rewarding archival and records management careers. Courses include coverage of such topics as manuscripts and preservation but also range to electronic records and knowledge management. The program discusses theory and principles but also conveys information about how successful archival and records management programs function. We also stress practicum and field study, taking advantage of our location in close proximity to some of the nation's most prominent archival institutions and programs (the National Archives and Records Administration's Archives II facility is located on our campus).

Facilities

Physical classrooms, computer labs, reference library.

Practicum/Internships/Assistantships Offered?

Research

Students can do research in the College's research library and in nearby institutions, including NARA, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian Institution.

Faculty Information

Full-time Faculty: 3
Adjunct Faculty: 6

Courses Offered

Student Chapter: University of Maryland, College Park