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
- UWM students working on front lines of coronavirus battle
June 25, 2020 - Alum in the News: Karen Pundsack reflects on how library resilience transfers from one disaster to another
May 1, 2020 - Alumni Update: Jennifer Chamberlain (MLIS 2003) Named WiLS’ new Executive Director
April 27, 2020 - Abigail Phillips: Milwaukee Library Professor Offers Creative Outlet For Librarians Struggling With Mental Illness
April 22, 2020
Events
- Professional Immersion Day – Fall 2020
August 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm - New Graduate Student Orientation (Online)
August 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm - ALA Student Chapter Virtual Coffee Hour
September 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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...
Learn More
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...
Learn More
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.