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
- Meg Metcalf, SOIS Alumna featured! Pride in the Library: LGBTQ+ Specialist Shares Her Story | Library of Congress Blog
June 11, 2018 - SOIS Graduates honored at Spring 2018 Recognition Ceremony
May 21, 2018 - SOIS Alum Tim Gleisner (MLIS 1998/CAS 2011) Wins Prestigious 2018 Filby Award
May 18, 2018 - SOIS Foundations of Library and Information Science (INFOST 501) class display their mini-zines
May 17, 2018
Events
- Student & Alumni Reception at ALA – 2018
June 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Show your SOIS Pride! Join us at Summerfest!
June 29 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - PhD Student Orientation Fall 2018
August 21 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Professional Immersion Day – Fall 2018
August 24 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
SOIS Students Compete and Win in Regional Hackathons
Earlier this month, SOIS students put their problem-solving skills to the test at a pair of Milwaukee-area hackathons. The events were hosted by The Commons and Northwestern Mutual. They brought...
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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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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.