School of Information

Our vision is to reimagine information and technology to design more equitable, resilient and diverse futures.

Our programs prepare students to become librarians, archivists, museum technologists, user experience professionals, and data mavens, among other career options. With roots tracing back to 1890, we pride ourselves on being a student-centered environment that blends theory with practice. At the School of Information, you will:

Participate in a vibrant academic community—All of our programs feature face-to-face teaching and learning in our cutting-edge technology-enabled classrooms and labs. Our active student groups further enrich student life by organizing guest lectures, workshops, tours, site visits, and other networking events that help to deepen and expand your professional network.

Learn from a faculty of recognized scholars and practitioners—Our full-time faculty are recognized scholars and researchers across the field of information, including digital archives, linked open data, information management, pedagogy and instructional technologies, information policy, data visualization, digital humanities, human-computer interaction, museum studies, and emerging information technologies. Our part-time faculty represent NYC’s top practitioners and are recognized as leaders in their areas of expertise.

Develop deep connections to New York City’s diverse professional communities—We are proud to be the only School of Information in New York City. Our convenient location gives students unparalleled opportunities to connect with the city’s dynamic information community and obtain professional positions in NYC’s leading cultural institutions, nonprofits, start-ups, media companies, design firms, and other organizations in the rapidly expanding information and technology sectors.

Take advantage of experiential and participatory learning opportunities—Through our close working relationships with NYC’s cultural institutions across libraries, archives, museums, nonprofits, and the information sector, such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, The Frick Collection, MoMA, The New York and Brooklyn Public Libraries, and many others, students get to work on a range of hands-on projects and can choose from a wide range of wonderful internship sites.

MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS

• MS Library and Information Science

• MS Museums and Digital Culture

• MS Information Experience Design

• MS Data Analytics and Visualization
  

ADVANCED CERTIFICATES

The School of Information offers Advanced Certificate programs that are open to individuals who already hold a master’s degree (restrictions apply) or to students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at the School of Information.

• Archives, Advanced Certificate

• Conservation and Digital Curation, Advanced Certificate

• Digital Humanities, Advanced Certificate

• Spatial Analysis and Design, Advanced Certificate

• User Experience, Advanced Certificate

• Children's and Young Adult Library Services, Advanced Certificate

COURSES

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Dean
Anthony Cocciolo, EdD
acocciol@pratt.edu

Assistant Dean
Quinn Lai
qlai@pratt.edu

Assistant Director of Academic Programs & Services
Meredith Brull
mbrull@pratt.edu

Administrative and Operations Manager
Nene Villalobos
avilla22@pratt.edu

Office
Tel: 212.647.7682
Fax: 212.367.2492
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