Information, Library, and Research Sciences (ILRS)

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School of Education | Information, Library, and Research Sciences (ILRS)

The Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences (ILRS) prepares students to use information, research, technology, and learning design to address real-world challenges.

Through rigorous, applied programs and opportunities to connect learning with practice, ILRS students build the knowledge and professional skills to serve communities, organizations, schools, and information settings.

Explore our Programs

Choose from flexible programs in information science, instructional technology, educational research, and library and information science.

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Educational Research Methodology (ERM)

Build skills in data analysis, evaluation, and research design to support decision-making in education, government, nonprofit, and other organizational settings.

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Information Science (BSIS)

Prepare to organize, analyze, and use information and technology to solve problems in organizations and communities.

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Informatics & Analytics (MSIA)

Develop expertise in information systems, data, and emerging technologies that shape how information is organized, analyzed, and used.

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Instructional Technology and Design (ITD)

Design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning experiences and technologies for education, training, and professional development.

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Library & Information Science (MLIS)

Prepare to connect people, communities, and organizations with the information, technology, and services they need.

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Why ILRS?

ILRS is a place for students who are curious about how people learn, how information is used, and how research and technology can help solve real problems. Our programs combine rigorous study with opportunities to apply what you learn in professional and community settings.

What You’ll Gain

  • Interdisciplinary learning — Connect information, research, technology, and learning design.
  • Practical preparation — Build knowledge and skills you can apply in professional settings.
  • Flexible pathways — Explore undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and licensure options that fit your goals.
  • Research with purpose — Use data, evaluation, and inquiry to inform decisions and improve practice.
  • Meaningful impact — Prepare to serve learners, communities, organizations, and information users in a changing world.

What our Students are Saying…

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    Spartan Voices: Elijah Little

    Elijah Little is an Information Science major from Hamlet, N.C., and expects to graduate in May of 2026.

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Explore our Impact

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    Find Your STEM, Shape Your Future Camp Inspires Middle School Girls at UNCG

    Through funding from the American Association of University Women, the Find Your STEM, Shape Your Future camp welcomed 32 rising seventh, eighth, and ninth grade girls…

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ILRS Research & Publications

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    Mapping Vaccine Discourse Through Data

    Dr. Aaron Beveridge – Publication Spotlight: Featuring recent faculty research and scholarly impact.

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Meet Our ILRS Faculty

DEPARTMENT OF Information, Library, and Research Sciences (ILRS)

ilrs@uncg.edu

336.334.3477


Location:
School of Education Building, Room 446

Mailing Address:
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402