Emporia State University was founded in 1863 and offers graduate students top quality programs taught by ESU’s distinguished, student-centered faculty. Our degree programs are leading edge, affordable and many can be completed entirely online, allowing you to complete your degree on your terms, from anywhere you are and on your schedule. Founded in 1902, the ESU School of Library and Information Management (SLIM) offers ALA-accredited Master of Library Science (MLS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees as well as several certificate programs: Archives Studies; Informatics; Information, Technology, and Scientific Literacy; Leadership and Administration in Information Organizations; and Youth Services. SLIM also offers School Library Media Licensure. SLIM students learn in a combination of weekend, blended, and online courses that work with your schedule. Cohort locations include: Denver, CO; Emporia, KS; Overland Park, KS; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Sioux Falls, SD. Join SLIM’s rich legacy of excellence and gain a worldwide network of alumni and students to further your career goals!