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
- SOIS Signs Articulation Agreement with Hong Kong University School of Professional and Continuing Education (KHUSPACE)
April 16, 2019 - Joyce, Julia, and the development of public library systems
April 8, 2019 - Dr. Michael Zimmer and co-authors Win 2019 Lee Dirks Award for Best Paper
April 5, 2019 - The Battle Against Fake News
March 20, 2019
Events
- Annual Student Research Day Spring 2019
April 26 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm - PhD Presentation: Dr. Grant Campbell
May 1 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - KOrg Brown Bag Presentation: Dr. Grant Campbell
May 2 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Research Presentation: Dr. Maurice Dawson
May 3 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
SOIS Student Research Day
SOIS undergraduate and graduate students (including Ph.D students) will showcase their research work at the annual Student Research Day - April 26th. Participation will take the form of papers and...
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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.