School of Information Science Moves Up in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings for library science programs across the United States. The School of Information Science in the College of Communication and Information has several ranked programs including ranking No. 17 overall, No. 3 in Health Librarianship, No. 11 in School Library Media and No. 12 in Services for Children and Youth.

Overall, the School of Information Science has risen in rank across the board from the previous rankings, moving up from No. 20, to No.17. Additionally, Health Librarianship moved from No. 4 to No. 3 in the past year.

“We are extremely pleased with the new U.S. News & World Report rankings of Library Science programs and their areas of specialization,” Dr. Jeff Huber, Director of the School of Information Science said.

For the first time, the School of Information Science placed in the School Library Media, and in the Services for Children and Youth categories.

“While the rankings are based on a perception survey, perceptions among Library Science programs, and students interested in these programs, directly impact student recruitment and retention.” Huber said. Huber added that rankings can also be seen as  a measure of faculty members’ achievements in these areas.

To learn more about the University of Kentucky’s overall graduate school rankings, click here.