Office of Advancement

Building a Tradition of Excellence

GSLIS has come a long way since its beginnings in 1893. As the first library school in the Midwest and a pioneer in online degree programs, we provide strong leadership in our discipline and educate outstanding information professionals.

GSLIS Brilliant Futures Campaign (End Date: 6/30/2011)

Transforming the Future

GSLIS is an iSchool and a world leader in library and information science education, research, and practice. As information output increases at an exponential rate, GSLIS educates professionals who can help others manage information and connect with resources and technology to achieve their goals. The foundation laid by Katharine Sharp is a strong one that has been expanded and shaped to fit the needs of the future.

The Importance of Private Giving

GSLIS continues its strong tradition of academic excellence through partnerships with alumni that maintain and establish scholarships, fellowships, endowed chairs, professorships, faculty research, centers, and building spaces. The importance of private giving is critical to our success and number one national ranking. With your help through the Brilliant Futures Campaign, we can continue to support the innovative programs that produce graduates who assume leadership positions and become ambassadors to the world.

Campaign Funding Priorities

• Scholarships/Fellowships - $2 million
• Professorship - $1 million
• Chair - $2 million
• New Multi-Disciplinary Programs - $2 million
• Re-engineering of Library Education Experiment Program (LEEP) - $1 million
• Faculty Research - $1.8 million
• Expanding Research Collections - $200,000
• Support for GSLIS Research Centers - $5 million

Total Campaign Goal - $15,000,000

We invite you to help continue GSLIS's tradition of excellence and innovation by providing support for future students and faculty. Through your support, we can continue to transform information into knowledge. Please join us as we create Brilliant Futures.

Office of Advancement

The Office of Advancement is proud to serve the needs of GSLIS alumni, students and faculty. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

"Diana Stroud"-dstroud, at illinois.edu-
Assistant Dean for Advancement
The Graduate School of Library and Information Science
501 E. Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 244-9577

"Sharon Johnson"-sdjohnso, at illinois.edu-
Associate Director for Advancement
The Graduate School of Library and Information Science
501 E. Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 244-6473

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