MLIS
- Degree Programs
- Master's
of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
- Coordinated
Master's Degree Programs
In collaboration with several other academic
units of the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee,
the School of Information Studies offers students
the opportunity to obtain two Master's degrees
concurrently: one in Library and Information
Science and one in a subject area.
The number of degree credits needed for each
of the coordinated programs is usually 12
less than the sum of the two programs if they
were not taken simultaneously. All degree
requirements of each component must be satisfied.
The Master's of Library and Information Science
(MLIS) component of each of the coordinated
programs includes 30 credits of SOIS courses,
including the core courses. The remaining
15 credits of the SOIS courses are selected
from the School's offerings in accordance
with the student's goals in the coordinated
degree program.
Archival Studies
Description: The Archival Studies Concentration emphasizes a symbiosis of theoretical and practical archival experiences. Students who specialize in the Archival Studies Concentration are qualified for careers in a wide variety of settings, including: archives, libraries, manuscript repositories, special collections, records management agencies, private corporations, government agencies, and religious organizations.
Archival Studies Concentration: Declaration of Intent ( pdf | .doc )
Career opportunities:
Archivist, Librarian, Information Manager, Records Manager, Special Collections Librarian, Manuscript Curator, Preservation Specialist.
For the Concentration in Archival Studies, students take 15 credits of coursework in archives as electives within the overall MLIS program.
Required Courses are:
650 An Introduction to Modern Archives Administration
759* Fieldwork in Archives and Manuscripts
*Exception: If a student is working in an archival repository and can show sufficient archival experience, he/she may request permission to substitute an additional selected course for SOIS
Students must take THREE of the following courses in Archives and Records Management:
655 Information and Records Management
656 Electronic Document and Records Management
735 The Academic Library
750 Arrangement and Description in Archives
752 Archival Outreach: Programs and Services
753 Preserving Information Media
758 Seminar in Modern Archives Administration
832 Government Information Sources and Services
861 Seminar in Intellectual Freedom
862 Legal Issues for Library and Information Managers
891 Technology Issues in Archives
891 Appraisal and Collection Development for Archives and Manuscripts
999 Independent Research
Information Law, Policy
and Ethics Concentration
Description: This concentration
introduces students to critical areas of law,
policy, and ethics as they impact the LIS field
and profession. Courses are designed to provide
specialization in the area of sociomatics, with
a focus on additional decision-making and analytical
skills for information and technology-rich environments.
The broader context of information issues is also
developed with society at large.
Career opportunities:
Chief Information Officer or other managerial
position, Government Compliance Officer, Legislative
Specialist, Ethics Officer, Chief Privacy Officer,
Chief Ethics Officer
Curriculum:
738 Introduction to Legal Bibliography
661 Ethics & the Information Society
660 Information Policy
691 Information for Development
861 Seminar in Intellectual Freedom
862 Legal Issues for Library and Information Managers
Information Technology
(IT) Concentration |
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Description: The IT
concentration offers general and specialized knowledge
of information technologies that is essential
to the field of library and information science.
Emphasizing the use, implementation, management
and evaluation of information technologies for
a wide range of organizations. The IT track will
prepare students to work in a diverse marketplace.
Career opportunities:
Curriculum:
The curriculum of IT concentration consists of
the following elective courses in addition to
the five core courses:
632 Digital Competencies for Information Professionals
682 Digital Libraries
671 Information Storage and Retrieval
670 Production & Utilization of Instructional Technologies
691 Special Topics in Information Science
789 Electronic Networking and Information Services
785 Database Management Systems for Information Professionals
787 Library Automation
788 Information Systems: Analysis and Design
733 Advanced Topics in Information Retrieval
891 Advanced Topics in Library and Information
Science
Organization of Information
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Description: The concentration in organization of information prepares students for careers in cataloging, indexing, metadata, archival organization, or records management.
Career opportunities:
Database designer, Digital librarian, Human factor specialist, Technical Services Librarian /systems librarian, Web designer/information architect, Taxonomist.
Curriculum:
Students pursuing a concentration in Organization of Information should take the required course, 511 Organization of Information; at least two electives selected from 716, 711, 714, 655, 750; at least one offering of 791 Advanced Topics in the Organization of Information; and a fieldwork. Other requirements for the MLIS degree also apply.
Courses include:
511 Organization of Information (required)
716 Indexing and Abstracting
711 Cataloging and Classification
714 Metadata
655 Information and Records Management
750 Arrangement and Description in Archives
791 Advanced Topics in the Organization of Information
May include specialized skill-acquisition, issues or theory topics (e.g. Cataloging and Organizing Digital Resources, Cross-cultural Issues in Organization of Information, Classification Theory). Prerequisites vary with topic.
990 Fieldwork in Library and Information Science Services
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759 Fieldwork in Archives and Manuscripts with a focus on organization of information
Related courses include:
780 Special Topics in Information Science: XML for Libraries
787 Library Automation
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