University of North Texas

The University of North Texas, in partnership with the Brigham Young University–Hawaii, will support a three-year master’s in library and information science degree program to continue to increase the number of degreed library professionals for the geographically dispersed US Affiliated Pacific Islands. The IMLS LEAP-II project will educate twelve more indigenous librarians and information stewards with skills in curation and preservation of digital projects and collections with an emphasis on digital content management. Students will receive tuition, travel support, a computer, and association dues and will complete enhanced enrichment activities including professional development programs, library and museum tours, individual mentors, and specialized workshops on advanced digital technologies and information literacy.