Save LSU's SLIS Program

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On May 25, 2010, the chancellor of Louisiana State University (LSU) released a statement announcing his recommendation for the closure of and/or elimination of funding for 17 programs and centers at LSU, including the School of Library and Information Science, the ONLY master's degree program to be listed among the 17 up for closure. LSU's School of Library and Information Science is the only school of its kind in Louisiana and graduates at least 70 highly qualified librarians on a yearly basis.

We, the undersigned, oppose the closure of the School of Library and Information Science at Louisiana State University.

2350 Signatures

  • Paul B
    • Zip Code
    • 71104
    • Comments
    • We teachers need librarians!
  • Tara M
    • Zip Code
    • 28334
  • Heidi C
    • Zip Code
    • 33647
  • Ashley M
    • Zip Code
    • 70070
  • Giovanni T
    • Zip Code
    • 70769
    • Comments
    • В
  • Lisa L
    • Zip Code
    • 33803
  • Jenni L
    • Zip Code
    • 28390
  • Nancy D S
    • Zip Code
    • 20109
  • Wendy M
    • Zip Code
    • 70769
  • Tosca G
    • Zip Code
    • 78259
    • Comments
    • I am a three degree alum of LSU, the last one being SLIS. I received a well rounded preparation for librarianship. This profession looks to outsiders as easy to do and learn, but there are many issues and policy making decisions involved, beyond the field of education. Closing this school will be a great loss for the state of Louisiana. The state will have less educated librarians; those that want the professional degree will go out of state with a good chance of finding a higher paying job than they could find in state. This is one decision the state WILL regret.
  • Rebecca Smith T
    • Zip Code
    • 02860
  • Suzanne R
    • Zip Code
    • 28786
    • Comments
    • SAVE LSU SLIS!
  • Julie G
    • Zip Code
    • 30040
  • Amy G
    • Zip Code
    • 02912
    • Comments
    • Geograhic diversity is an important component for library science, and having a successful program in Louisiana helps to provide this diversity. It also provides a library home to those unable to go elsewhere for an education to this very important field.
  • Robert G. G
    • Zip Code
    • 98683
    • Comments
    • Please don't cancel this program
  • Stacy Wiggins R
    • Zip Code
    • 27597
    • Comments
    • 1998 alum
  • Tracy C
  • Scott P
    • Zip Code
    • 29212
  • Elaina L
    • Zip Code
    • 70520
  • Lorrie H
    • Zip Code
    • 71238
    • Comments
    • Did you not take into consideration that this is the only Master program in LA for Library Science?
  • Melanie S
    • Zip Code
    • 37330
  • David E. C
    • Zip Code
    • 71327
  • James D. Wise, M
    • Zip Code
    • 45647
  • Caitlin R
    • Zip Code
    • 43016
    • Comments
    • You NEED this program. The State of Louisiana NEEDS this program.
  • Barbara Green S
    • Zip Code
    • 78248
    • Comments
    • Librarians and libraries are essential today and tomorrow, in Louisiana and across the country. Please keep the SLIS Program going.
  • Stacie L. V. D
    • Zip Code
    • 70706
  • Stefanie K
    • Zip Code
    • 27284
  • Heather S
    • Zip Code
    • 70526
  • Rachael S
    • Zip Code
    • 70123
    • Comments
    • The state of Louisiana cannot afford to lose librarians. The schools need them, the colleges need them, the public needs them! To destroy the only library school in the entire state will directly (and negatively) influence the education levels of the people of Louisiana, and with poor education, we will remain a poor state. Please support us and keep the SLIS Program!
  • Loretta L
    • Zip Code
    • 70714
  • Amy W
    • Zip Code
    • 53211
    • Comments
    • With everything that's gone on in Louisiana, cutting a program that trains home-grown information professionals is a short-sighted decision with long-term negative consequences.
  • Marjorie L
    • Zip Code
    • 70805
  • Maribel D
    • Zip Code
    • 70503
    • Comments
    • please don't cut this program
  • Phillip J O
    • Zip Code
    • 70726
  • Charlene C
    • Zip Code
    • 22153
    • Comments
    • I am a proud graduate of LSU SLIS!
  • Kelly C
    • Zip Code
    • 70816
    • Comments
    • current SLIS student
  • Rebecca P
    • Zip Code
    • 78109
    • Comments
    • The LSU School of Library and Information Science has a very close and beneficial relationship with the LSU Libraries. The libraries provide excellent internships for the SLIS students, and those students in turn assist both the patrons and the regular library staff in countless ways. This relationship is one of the things that makes LSU Libraries the best academic libraries I have used or worked for. The SLIS also turns out highly qualified librarians for libraries all over the nation. The closing of the LSU SLIS would mean a great loss for the world of information resources.
  • James D
    • Zip Code
    • 30606
    • Comments
    • В
  • simone c
  • Kathleen G
    • Zip Code
    • 71909
  • Billie Jo K
    • Zip Code
    • 20155
    • Comments
    • Schools need librarians more now than ever - don't close the library school!
  • Trey L
    • Zip Code
    • 77459
    • Comments
    • Eliminating this program, the only one in the state, would be a huge mistake.
  • Kathleen de la Pena M
    • Comments
    • SLIS is a major contributor for preservation of the heritage of Louisiana, SLIS provides lifelong learning for all the people of the state.
  • Leslie W
    • Zip Code
    • 71107
    • Comments
    • I was hoping to be able to enter this program within the next 1 to 1.5 years.
  • Jayme C
    • Zip Code
    • 70605
  • Karen V
    • Zip Code
    • 77007
  • Linda P
    • Zip Code
    • 55016
  • Kim M
    • Zip Code
    • 70734
  • Brenda J. R
  • Sallie H
    • Zip Code
    • 30340
    • Comments
    • This program got my career of to a great start -- please don't eliminate it!