UWM’s School of Information Studies (SOIS) is committed to shaping the future of library science and information technology by improving the world through innovation and inquiry, connecting humans to the information they use every day.
Our mission is to educate the next generation of library science and information technology professionals by offering a rigorous curriculum that fosters professional knowledge, skills and experiential practice, ethics, critical inquiry and leadership to address the needs of our diverse and global information society. SOIS graduates are prepared not only for the current information and technology services landscape but also for future-ready careers and as-yet-undiscovered environments.
Spotlight Stories
- Student entrepreneurs look to streamline construction projectsSidonie Dessoubret, a junior in information science, and Jeremi Lukos, a junior in architecture and urban planning, won $1,000 in a UWM pitch contest in March for Insite, a platform designed to make construction projects simpler to manage. (UWM Photo/Troye …
- Bachelor of Science in Information Science & Technology Degree Celebrates 25 YearsLuis Vega always loved working with computers when he was growing up, so he gravitated to computer science when he came to UWM. However, he found the courses he was taking were more focused on theory while he was more …
- Love of tech and desire to help draw student to nonprof-ITLauren Rodriguez knew she wanted a major related to technology, so she started her studies at UWM in computer science. “I’ve always been interested in computers and technology, so my major was going to be something related to that,” she …
News
- Student entrepreneurs look to streamline construction projectsSidonie Dessoubret, a junior in information science, and Jeremi Lukos, a junior in architecture and urban planning, won …
- Bachelor of Science in Information Science & Technology Degree Celebrates 25 YearsLuis Vega always loved working with computers when he was growing up, so he gravitated to computer science …
- Love of tech and desire to help draw student to nonprof-ITLauren Rodriguez knew she wanted a major related to technology, so she started her studies at UWM in …
- High school students to learn about tech opportunitiesAn estimated 125 high school students from Milwaukee Public Schools are set to arrive at UWM on Wednesday, …
Events
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Career Resources
Whether you are a recent graduate just starting your career or an alum looking for a change, the School of Information Studies is committed to supporting students and alumni throughout their careers.
Alumni & Giving
SOIS alums make a significant impact in the information profession locally, nationally and internationally. We invite alumni and friends to join us in supporting the next generation of information professionals.
ALA Accredited
Our MLIS program is accredited by the American Library Association and is ranked in the top 15 LIS programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report!
iSchools Member
As a proud member of the iSchools organization, we share an interest in the relationships between information, people and technology and are dedicated to advancing the information field.