The University of Maryland College of Information Studies (UMD INFO College) is a top-ranked research and teaching college where faculty, staff, and students are passionate about using information and technology to break down barriers and create exciting new possibilities.

Learn More

Research

Expanding the frontiers how information and technology is accessed, used, and leveraged to empower individuals and communities.  

Discover Our Research

 

Partners

Working with community, academic, and industry partners to create information science solutions and create learning and career opportunities for students.

Explore How to Partner

Academics

Offering Bachelor, Master, PhD, and Certificate programs to prepare the next generation of information professionals and researchers. 

Explore Programs

 

Alumni

Supporting new generations of students through scholarships, internships, and connections while enjoying networking and other benefits.

Get Involved

Recent INFO News

From left, Drs. Amanda Lazar, J. Bern Jordan, and Hernisa Kacorri. Photo by Craig Taylor.

From left, Drs. Amanda Lazar, J. Bern Jordan, and Hernisa Kacorri. Photo by Craig Taylor.

News Release: New R&D Projects to Move the Needle on Making Mainstream Tech Accessible for People Living with Disabilities

January 23, 2024 | INFO Staff

Led by Drs. J. Bern Jordan, Hernisa Kacorri, and Amanda Lazar at the UMD INFO College in partnership with Raising the Floor-US

Photo of a person using a computer and tablet.

Closing the Digital Divide: Marylanders Online Offers Tech Tools and Support to Thousands Across the State

January 22, 2024 | Julie Slivka | UMD Extension

A program led by the UMD Extension and UMD INFO College

Graphic image of people in a classroom both physically and virtually

Image courtesy of ALA LibLearnX

UMD INFO Faculty and Students Lead Presentations at the 2024 ALA LibLearnX Conference

January 18, 2024 | INFO Staff

Library practitioners, leaders, and researchers from around the country will gather at this annual event

Photo of the Maryland Flag

UMD MLIS Alumni Receive Multiple Maryland School Librarian of the Year Awards

January 18, 2024 | INFO Staff

Donna Mignardi and Sheri Anita Massey are awarded in 2020 and 2023, respectively

View All News