[Asis-l] UW-Milwaukee, SOIS - Certificate of Advanced Studies – Digital Library Scholarship

[Iris Xie]

School of Information Studies 
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee 

Certificate of Advanced Studies – Digital Library Scholarship 

Award Amount:   $5,000 (distributed between two semesters toward tuition ) 

Description:   This scholarship is awarded to individuals with a Master of Library and Information Science degree (MLIS) or a Master's degree in a closely related field such as history, educational technology or computer science , who want to update their knowledge and develop a specialty relating to the acquisition, organization, storing and dissemination and maintenance of digital collections and services. 

Number of Awards:   Five awarded annually. This award is subject to availability of funds. 

Eligibility Criteria: Academic merit based on graduate performance. Incoming students only. 

Application Procedure: All incoming students admitted to the CAS Digital Libraries are considered. 

Application Deadline:  None 

Stipulations: Recipients must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate credits per semester during the first academic year and finish the program within three years. 


ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Certificate of Advanced Study – Digital Libraries 

  

    • Digital library program can be completed either online or onsite 
    • Courses emphasize state of the art theory, technology and practical knowledge and skills 
    • Opportunities to work with professionals in real settings 
    • Digital Libraries Scholarship program $5,000 available for eligible incoming students. 
    • Flexible admission deadlines and speedy application process 
    • Attentive support from faculty and staff 



For more information, please check http://www4.uwm.edu/sois/programs/cas/dl/index.cfm 

If you have any question, please contact the Director of the Program Dr. Iris Xie ( hiris at uwm.edu ) 


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Iris Xie, Ph.D. 
Director of Ph.D. Program & Professor 
School of Information Studies 
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 
Phone:(414)229-6835 Fax:(414)229-6699 
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