UWM’s School of Information Studies (SOIS) is committed to shaping the future of library science and information technology by improving the world through innovation and inquiry, connecting humans to the information they use every day.
Our mission is to educate the next generation of library science and information technology professionals by offering a rigorous curriculum that fosters professional knowledge, skills and experiential practice, ethics, critical inquiry and leadership to address the needs of our diverse and global information society. SOIS graduates are prepared not only for the current information and technology services landscape but also for future-ready careers and as-yet-undiscovered environments.
Maxim explored many IT focuses with the help of his teacher and mentor Jason Dietenberger and landed a technology internship at Eppstein Uhen Architects.
Learn more about Maxim’s experience at UWM!
Spotlight Stories
- AI is Reshaping the World. Builders WantedArtificial intelligence is reshaping how the world builds software. But here’s the problem: most people still can’t build anything with it, according to Michel Zam, a teaching faculty member in the School of Information Studies at UWM. It’s not because they lack ideas, he said, but because the tools — and the way …
- SOIS Researchers Receive Award for Paper Exploring Student Use of Artificial IntelligenceBy Al Dickenson The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee School of Information Studies is pleased to announce two faculty researchers, Dr. Wonchan Choi and Dr. Hyerin Bak, recently won an award for a paper published in 2024. The Association for …
- UWM Instructor’s Nonprof-IT Brings Alumni Support Full CircleThe School of Information Studies' Nonprof-IT program continues to make an impact as former students return to mentor the next generation of information professionals. Founded by lecturer Adam Hudson, the program pairs UWM students with local nonprofits in need of …
News
- AI is Reshaping the World. Builders WantedArtificial intelligence is reshaping how the world builds software. But here’s the problem: most people still can’t build anything with it, according to Michel Zam, …
- Interdiciplinary Graduate Students Unite through ArtOn April 8th, graduate students from across UWM came together for Art Speaks: A Graduate Symposium Across Disciplines.Nadia …
- Dr. Sarah Beth Nelson on How Brave Spaces Support Free Speech and DiversitySchool of Information Studies Assistant Professor Dr. Sarah Beth Nelson recently participated in an EveryLibrary Institute webinar series, discussing her recent publication …
- SOIS Researchers Publish Resource Guide on Ethical AI and LibrarianshipSchool of Information Studies Assistant Professor Dr. Wan-Chen Lee, along with Doctoral Candidates Juliana Hirt and Manan Luo, …
Events
- May6May 6, 2026, 10:00am - 3:00pm
- May12May 12, 2026, 9:00am - 10:30am
- May15May 15, 2026, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
- Jul13July 13, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Dec7December 7, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Career Resources
Whether you are a recent graduate just starting your career or an alum 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 and 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 U.S. 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.
