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
- Elementary teacher finds new career as award-winning school librarian
January 27, 2021 - Professional Immersion Day Moves Online
August 31, 2020 - Improving the public’s understanding of COVID-19 data in charts and graphs
August 14, 2020 - Dietmar Wolfram Appointed Senior Associate Dean of the School of Information Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
August 10, 2020
Events
- Research Presentation Series: Engaging Program Officers
March 17 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - SOIS Coffee Talk with the Deans
March 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Call for Spring 2021 Virtual Research Day Proposals
March 31 - - Archives Program Info Session – March 31, 2021
March 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 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
The UW-Milwaukee campus is closely monitoring the rapidly changing environment surrounding COVID-19. For the latest updates on UWM’s Fall Semester Reopening, visit the UWM website. Additional information and FAQ's related...
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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.