Program Overview

The Library and Information Studies M.A. program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison prepares students for careers in the information professions. The program offers five areas of concentration, including librarianship, archives, data management, information organization, and user experience design. Students complete coursework in core areas, diversity, equity, and inclusion, management, technology, and LIS fundamentals, as well as a practicum and e-portfolio. Graduates are employed in a variety of settings, including libraries, archives, museums, and technology companies.