Welcome
Welcome to the oldest school of library and information
studies in the western half of the United States.
Founded in 1902, the School of Library and Information
Management, better known as SLIM, serves a twelve
state area with weekend intensive classes in Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Kansas City, and Emporia. SLIM also offers online courses. Tradition and
innovation form the foundation of a friendly and
supportive learning environment with a reputation
for graduating outstanding library leaders and information
professionals.
SLIM at a Glance
Accredited by the American Library Association.
Classes are held on weekends. The typical student
is in class four to six weekends per semester.
New students may start the MLS program in Emporia or Portland every fall semester. New students may start the MLS program in Overland Park every spring semester and in Denver or Salt Lake City every other spring semester. Click here for more information about starting the MLS program in Emporia or Overland Park. For more information about starting the MLS program in Denver, Portland, or Salt Lake City, click here.
More than 3,300 alumni across the country and around the world make
a great job search network.
SLIM received an IMLS grant for more than $800,000 to fund the Emporia Diversity Initiative.
