WILIS 2

WILIS 2 (2007-2011) was follow-up study to develop an alumni tracking system aimed at recent graduates that could potentially be used by all LIS programs. The project built on WILIS 1, a comprehensive IMLS funded study of career patterns of graduates of LIS programs in North Carolina. LIS programs have generally lacked the time and resources to systematically survey their graduates. As a result, stakeholders lack an adequate understanding of what happens to LIS graduates. LIS educators, in particular, do not have ongoing data about the extent to which their programs meet students’ expectations, prepare them for the workplace or meet continuing learning needs.  Such an understanding assists in educating and managing the LIS workforce more effectively.

About WILIS 2

WILIS 2 Research Team

WILIS 2 Participating Programs

WILIS 2 Products

WILIS 2 Study Results