Thinking about a masters in library and information studies? The U.S. News & Report rankings break out the best programs. At the top is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Syracuse University. Lists are also available by specialty, including archives and preservation, health librarianship, information systems, music librarianship, school library media and services for children and youth. Rankings are based on the results of a fall survey sent to deans, program directors, and faculty of accredited programs. U.S. News & World Report

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