About Information Studies
As Wisconsin’s premier School of Information Studies, we maximize the potential of humans through the power of information and technology.
News
- Publications and Research
March 12, 2020 - SOIS Update: coronavirus
March 12, 2020 - Information studies prof works to address mental illness among librarians
March 2, 2020 - Day in the life of a UWM information science and technology student – meet Shamim Pourdashti
February 5, 2020
Events
- Streamed Online: Explorations in Disruptive Technologies: Democracy and Governance
April 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Explorations in Disruptive Technologies: Safety and Security, Privacy and Ethics
May 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - SOIS Spring 2020 Recognition Ceremony
May 15 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Professional Immersion Day – Fall 2020
August 28 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Publications and Research
SOIS ranks 4th Internationally and 2nd in the U.S./Canada in contributions to LIS Literature. Check out our most recent faculty publications and learn more about the diverse research initiatives at...
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SOIS Update: coronavirus
UWM's Spring Break will be from March 15th to March 29th. This two week period applies to ALL classes, whether originally onsite or online. As of March 29th, 2020, ALL...
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Career Resources
Whether you are a recent graduate just starting your career or an alumni 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 & 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 US 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.