University Of Toronto Faculty Of Information
The Faculty of Information (or the iSchool at the University of Toronto) is a graduate school that offers the following programs: a Master of Information (MI), a Master of Museum Studies (MMSt), and a PhD in Information Studies, as well as diploma courses. As a member of the iSchool movement, the Faculty of Information takes an interdisciplinary approach to information studies, building on its traditional strengths in library and information science, complemented by research and teaching in archives, museum studies, information systems and design, critical information studies, culture and technology, knowledge management, digital humanities, the history of books, and other related fields. It is located on St. George Campus, in the Claude Bissell building, at 140 St. George Street, which is attached to the John P. Robarts Research Library and the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library.
| University of Toronto Faculty of Information | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1928 |
| Type | Professional School |
| Dean | Seamus Ross |
| Academic staff | 56 (Full-time and Adjunct) |
| Students | 565 |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | iSchool Caucus |
| Website | www.ischool.utoronto.ca |
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