The School of Information Studies is committed to offering opportunities for professionals and the wider community to update their skills and knowledge through advanced and continuing education courses, workshops, and programs offered nationally and internationally.

The SOIS Professional Development Institute offers a broad selection of seminars and workshops on the cutting edge of the new information topics and technologies that are integral to the information revolution.The topics vary according to the needs of information specialist: ranging from traditional topics like grant writing and funding alternatives to very current topics like legal issues, public accesss to resources, and information technology.