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Knowledge River is currently accepting applications for our next cohort
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What is Knowledge River?

Knowledge River, at the University of Arizona's School of Information Resources and Library Science (SIRLS), is concerned with the special information interests
and needs of Hispanics and Native Americans. Knowledge River offers students the opportunity to attain a Master's Degree in Information Resources and Library
Science and develop special areas of expertise, enhanced by our unique multicultural learning community.

Since its inception six years ago, Knowledge River has become a leader in graduate professional education of Hispanic and Native American librarians and
information specialists. When the current cohort graduates, more than 100 Hispanic and Native American librarians will have entered the field though Knowledge River.

Apply now to be in our next class!

Cohort seven begins with one introductory class (IRLS504) requiring a one-week residency (August 1-7, 2008) in Tucson. Full-time semester attendance in Tucson is required in Fall 08 and Spring 09. Most students complete the 36-credit
degree with an additional summer and/or fall semester.

Support offered to KR scholars includes tuition and fees for IRLS 504, a graduate assistantship for Fall 08 and Spring 09, (usually involving 20 hours of work per week in a library), customized academic advising and support, and peer support from fellow students. Additional funds for completing the degree are usually available on a competitive basis.

Knowledge River Scholars must be accepted for admission into the SIRLS graduate program by submitting application materials no later than February 1, 2008. Application information and materials are available on our
website: http://knowledgeriver.arizona.edu.

Please do not hesitate to ask us any questions you may have regarding Knowledge River, application procedures, academic requirements, financial aid, etc. For more information, contact us at kriver@mail.sbs.arizona.edu, or call (520) 621-3958.