he School of Information Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh now offers its highly-ranked Archives, Preservation, and Records Management specialization to students in the FastTrack MLIS Program. This on-line MLIS program employs user-friendly distance technology to mirror the classroom environment – giving students online access to the same courses and experiences as the ALA-accredited on-campus program. This specialization, ranked 4th in US News and World Report, will offer students the opportunity to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in:

• Records and recordkeeping systems

• Electronic records management

• Archival appraisal and access

• The history and evolution of recordkeeping systems

• Digital preservation

• Preservation management of library and archives collections

For more information about the FastTrack MLIS program, please visit www.ischool.pitt.edu/fasttrack/. Or contact the School of Information Sciences at ftinfo@sis.pitt.edu.