Department

The Department of Archival, Library & Information Studies (ALIS) is located within the School of Administrative, Economics & Social Sciences of the University of West Attica. ALIS has the longest history in Greek LIS education; it was established in 1977 and operated under the name “Library Science & Information Systems” at the Technical Educational Institute of Athens until 2018.

Mission

The Department’s mission is to educate the archivists, librarians, and information scientists of tomorrow and equip them with knowledge and skills that meet the needs of the labour market. From a broader perspective, ALIS aims to prepare students to contribute to the evolution of the interdisciplinary field of information management and the consolidation of the social, cultural, and educational role of information organizations.

Vision

ALIS aspires to maintain a leading role in archival and LIS education and research. By providing a transformative educational experience that builds critical and creative thinking, the Department ambitions to inspire the new generation of information professionals to make a difference in society. At the same time, it seeks to contribute to the digital transformation and strengthen the social role of libraries, archives and museums, especially by supporting the management and promotion of their information assets.

Values

ALIS operates irrevocably under the following values:

• Academic freedom
• Quality and effectiveness
• Innovation
• Excellence
• Collaboration
• Inclusion
• Professionalism and integrity
• Transparency

Administrative Structure

The Department is governed by the Assembly comprising all faculty members, a representative of the laboratory teaching staff and student representatives.

The administrative structure of the Department is: