Overview

As the first institution in Wisconsin to provide a fully online Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the School of Information Studies have extensive experience delivering high-quality distance education. The curriculum teaches you how to apply library and information science principles, utilize innovative tools and understand the importance of research in the field.

Careers

Upon graduating from the Library and Information Science program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee , you’ll hold a versatile skill set in information management, digital technologies and user services, opening doors to roles that go beyond traditional librarianship.

Explore potential career opportunities through current positions our alumni have acquired, like:

Chief Operating Officer – Abundant Health Acquisition, Milwaukee

Data Intelligence Program Lead – Alation, Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Deputy Director – Racine Public Library

Digital Projects & Technologies Librarian – University of Toronto

Head of Collections Services – Kenosha Public Library

Head of Knowledge Management & Digital Assets – Milwaukee Art Museum

Librarian, Women’s, Gender, & LGBTQIA+ Studies Specialist – Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Metadata Services Coordinator – University of Houston

Music and Fine Arts Cataloging Librarian – University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

Principal Taxonomist – Guitar Center, Thousand Oaks, California

School Library Media Specialist – Whitefish Bay

Social Sciences Librarian – Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Supervisory Librarian – National Forest Service Library, Madison, Wisconsin

Web Editorial Producer – Trek Bicycle, Waterloo, Wisconsin

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Organization of Information

Information Access and Retrieval

Research Methods in Information Studies

Information Literacy Instruction

School Library Media Programs and Resources

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Library Science View 109 other Masters in Library Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25024 USD / year

≈ 25024 USD / year

Funding

UWM supports many of our graduate students through teaching, project and research assistantships, which are offered directly by the program. UWM offers additional scholarship opportunities through our Scholarship Portal.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Funding

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Available Scholarships

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