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slisinform@kent.eduSchool of Library and Information Science
P.O. Box 5190
314 University Library
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Phone: 330-672-2782
Fax: 330-672-7965
Kent Campus
The Kent Campus of Kent State University is located in northeast Ohio in a city of about 28,000 residents on the banks of the Cuyahoga River in Portage County. Yet, "big city" enthusiasts are only a short drive from four major urban centers:
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11 miles east of Akron
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33 miles southeast of Cleveland
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40 miles west of Youngstown
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28 miles north of Canton
Kent State University is easily accessible from all directions via major interstate highways; Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana turnpikes; and two airports, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Akron-Canton Airport, which offer access to the nation and the world. For more information about the campus and community, including area attractions, click here.
The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) is located in the heart of the Kent Campus, on the third floor of the University Library, a 12-story, open-stack library that features a complete learning resource center, new Math Emporium and renowned Special Collections and Archives department.
The school boasts state-of-the-art technology, unique and flexible classroom space, a computer laboratory, student lounge, distance learning and videoconferencing facilities, and wireless Internet access.
Exceptional learning facilities at the SLIS location on the Kent Campus include the following:
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Marantz Picturebook Collection for the Study of Picturebook Art
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Distance Learning and Videoconferencing Facilities
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Student Computer Lab - Hours of Operation
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- All current SLIS students have access to computer equipment in the lab (315). It is open during posted hours each semester, unless it is being used for a class. A scanner also is available in this room. Students using these systems receive student accounts in the Active Directory, file space and the ability to print to the departmental laser printers.
- Student Lounge - Hours of Operation
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- The Kent Campus facility offers a lounge where students can study and relax between classes. Select LIS-related resources also are available in the lounge. The lounge is open during the same hours as the Student Computer Lab.
- The Kent Campus facility offers a lounge where students can study and relax between classes. Select LIS-related resources also are available in the lounge. The lounge is open during the same hours as the Student Computer Lab.
Located directly across Risman Plaza from the Kent Student Center, the University Library gives students easy access to parking, dining service, the University Bookstore, study space and bus transportation.
SLIS administrative and faculty offices are located in close proximity to classroom areas, offering students instruction, advising and administrative assistance in one convenient location. Administrative offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Faculty office hours vary; please see individual faculty listings or your course syllabus for that information.
