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
- Day in the life of a UWM information science and technology student – meet Shamim Pourdashti
February 5, 2020 - “Fighting and Framing Fake News” – New Chapter by Drs. Maria Haigh & Tom Haigh in The SAGE Handbook of Propaganda
January 27, 2020 - SOIS Student Jessica Rardin Receives Tyler Smith Internship
January 23, 2020 - Call for Virtual Research Day Proposals
January 5, 2020
Events
- Explorations in Disruptive Technologies: Health Care
March 4 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Research Brown Bag Series: Professional Principles and Ethical Entanglements: Libraries and Archives in the Trump Era
March 25 @ 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm - Call for Virtual Research Day Proposals
March 31 - - Presentation by: Dr. Carol Tilley
April 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Faculty Publications and Research
The School of Information Studies 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...
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SOIS Alums Honored As Library Journal’s 2019 Movers & Shakers
Each year, the Library Journal honors "The People Shaping the Future of Libraries" in their Movers & Shakers edition. This year, four alums from UW-Milwaukee's School of Information Studies are...
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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.