  {"id":80,"date":"2022-07-19T14:34:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T19:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/?post_type=program&#038;p=80"},"modified":"2026-01-28T08:08:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:08:01","slug":"library-and-information-science-information-organization-concentration-online","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/academic-programs\/library-and-information-science-information-organization-concentration-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Library and Information Science: Information Organization Concentration, Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Library and Information Science: Information Organization Concentration, Online                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">MLIS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Explore structuring and managing information resources with an online information organization (IO) concentration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/academic-programs\/library-and-information-science-masters\/\">Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree<\/a>. Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/\">School of Information Studies<\/a>, you can choose elective courses that meet your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This concentration sets you apart in the job market and demonstrates your expertise to potential employers. You\u2019ll learn how to effectively organize and retrieve information in traditional libraries, digital archives or new information fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start Dates:<\/strong> Fall, Spring or Summer<br><strong>Cost per Credit:<\/strong> $800 (Total Cost: $28,800*)<br><strong>Credit Hours: <\/strong>36 (15 credits in information organization required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">*Total cost will vary based on the number of credits transferred into 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    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your existing knowledge, whether from humanities, social sciences or other fields, to gain a holistic perspective on information organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn an official transcript designation that showcases your MLIS information organization concentration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for a wide range of career opportunities by integrating information organization skills with MLIS knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take courses led by industry experts who teach classes in both online and in-person settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-8578\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/12\/Info-Org-750X500.jpg\" \n                alt=\"A student working with an interactive touch screen\" \n 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class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-vk2s-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-vk2s-financial-aid\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>Discover financial aid and scholarships while earning your MLIS degree with an online information organization concentration. Contact Student Financial Services with any questions about funding your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholarship opportunities may increase with academic standing. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/users\/sign_in\">Explore the Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a> regularly as you make progress on your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/\" rel=\"\">Student Financial Services<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/students\/scholarships-tuition-and-fees\/\" rel=\"\">Information Studies Scholarships<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/\" rel=\"\">51ÁÔÆæ Scholarships<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-vk2s-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>To begin 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s online MLIS information organization concentration, you must <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/applygrad\">apply to the MLIS program<\/a> and select your concentration of choice. You can also submit the Concentration <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/students\/faqs-forms-and-policies\/mlis-concentration-declaration-of-intent\/\">Declaration of Intent form<\/a> to add or remove a concentration after admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Online Admissions Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-vk2s-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>Enhance your MLIS degree with a focused study in information organization by completing 15 credits of special coursework. These credits are a part of your degree plan as electives, allowing you to gain expertise in information organization while fulfilling your MLIS requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/information-studies\/library-information-science-organization-mlis\/#requirementstext\" rel=\"\">IO Concentration Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-courses-information-organization-concentration\">Courses &#8211; Information Organization Concentration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take classes ranging from information architecture to metadata, ensuring you graduate ready for an advanced career in the information organization field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Prerequisite Course<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Before declaring an information organization concentration, we recommend you take the following course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INFOST 511: Organization of Information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: INFOST 511 is the prerequisite for all qualifying courses. INFOST 511 is one of the required courses for the MLIS program and does not count toward the 15 credits required for the concentration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Elective Courses<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INFOST 582: Introduction to Data Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 611: Cataloging for Small Libraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 619: Topics in Information Organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 682: Digital Libraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 712: Resource Description for Library Catalogs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 714: Metadata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 717: Information Architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 719: Advanced Topics in Information Organization (with an IO-related topic. May be repeated with a change in topic to 9 credits max.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 750: Arrangement and Description in Archives (prereq: INFOST 650)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 771: Data Curation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 785: Database Management Systems for Information Professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 898: Master&#8217;s Thesis (with an IO topic, directed by an IO faculty member)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 899: MLIS Independent Study (with an IO topic, directed by an IO faculty member)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 990: Fieldwork in Library and Information Science Services (with a focus on IO. Prereqs: all INFOST core courses and relevant IO elective courses.)<br>  or INFOST 759: Fieldwork in Archives and Manuscripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-hands-on-experience\">Get Hands-On Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For students new to the field, we recommend completing a hands-on fieldwork experience of one to three credits, ensuring they gain skills alongside classroom knowledge. While fieldwork is not required, practical experience is a critical component when preparing for a profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Fieldwork Details<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students may ask any Information Studies faculty member in an information organization to be their fieldwork faculty advisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must have their fieldwork placement approved by the information organization concentration coordinator in advance (regardless of the faculty advisor).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fieldwork should generally be done later in a student\u2019s program after relevant elective courses have been completed (e.g., completion of 711 before beginning a fieldwork experience in cataloging).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fieldwork may be taken for one, two or three credits during any one semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A maximum of three credits of fieldwork may be included as part of the 15 credits of electives for the concentration. (An additional three credits may count toward the MLIS but not toward the concentration.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waiving fieldwork does not reduce the required 15 elective credits for the concentration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-vk2s-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The information organization concentration equips you with skills that are in high demand. 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