Program Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's M.A. in Library and Information Studies prepares graduates for careers in information services, offering specializations in librarianship, archives, data management, information organization, and user experience design. Students gain hands-on experience through a required field practicum and can pursue optional specializations in strategic innovation, leadership, double degrees, or a School Library Media Specialist License. Graduates are equipped for a wide range of careers in libraries, archives, information management, user experience design, and other fields.