Wayne State University School of Information Sciences

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Wayne State University School of Information Sciences

We prepare information professionals for exciting careers in a rapidly evolving field.

Located in Detroit's vibrant cultural district, we offer graduate programs for both new students and experienced professionals seeking advanced
education.

05/27/2026

Erica Krink started her library career shelving books as an undergraduate. She graduated from Wayne State this spring with dual master's degrees in history and library and information science and she also delivered remarks as our student virtual commencement speaker. Learn more about her in her full student spotlight: https://loom.ly/SehpAj4

05/26/2026

Wayne State SIS alumna Michelle Stackpoole isn't your typical school librarian. At Monteith Elementary in Grosse Pointe, she's choreographed dances to The Temptations for Black History Month, turned Aesop's Fables into a full performance, and shown up dressed as Elton John — all to get kids excited about reading and learning! A professional actress and singer with credits ranging from commercial work to directing this summer's Addams Family production, Stackpoole brings the same creativity to her library that she brings to the stage. Read her story here: https://loom.ly/Hbw1Wwc

05/20/2026

Sierra Onickel is a forensic photographer at the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office and an MLIS student at Wayne State SIS-- and the connection between those two things is more direct than it might seem! In her role, she helps maintain and digitize the office's archive of black and white 35mm film negatives going back to the 1970s. That work sparked her interest in archival studies, which eventually led her to SIS and a graduate certificate in Archival Administration. She's completing her practicum later this year and plans to pursue museum or special collections work after graduating in 2027. Read her full story here: https://loom.ly/1D7-lgc

05/19/2026

He played alongside legends and was called a "superb master of any and every stringed instrument made," yet Ted Lucas remained one of Detroit's best-kept secrets-- until now. SIS alum and Academic Services Officer Mike Dutkewych curated Third Man Records' new boxed set bringing Lucas' music to the audience it always deserved. Read the full story in the Detroit Free Press or USA Today. https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2026/05/15/ted-lucas-third-man-records-album-tribute-show/90078690007/

05/06/2026

Fall 2026 practicum applications are due June 1!

SIS practicums are 2–3 credit courses that place you in real information environments. Students have completed practicums at the Library of Congress, the Detroit Institute of Arts, K-12 schools, archives, and more, all while working alongside professionals in the field.

Four tracks are available:

Library Services
Archival Administration & Digital Content Management
Information Management
School Library Media

Questions? Email [email protected] or visit https://sis.wayne.edu/students/classes/practicum

04/28/2026

Missed Beyond Barriers 2026 or want to revisit the conversation? The full recording of "Centering Social Justice in L/IS" is now available on YouTube: https://loom.ly/SgeqQAw

04/27/2026

Join us for the SIS Annual Career Fair! This hybrid event brings together students, alumni and employers for a full day of networking, career advising and recruiting opportunities.

May 5 | Undergraduate Library and Online
🕙 Employer Meet and Greet | 10–11:30am
Allied Vaughn, Detroit Public Library, The Library Network, Motown Museum, Rocket, University of Michigan Libraries and WSU Libraries

🕙 Career Advising | 11:45am–12:45pm
How to Market Yourself for Your Ideal Job — cover letters, knowing your skills and connecting with the right employers

🕙 Alumni Advice + Recruiting | 1–3pm
Alumni Panel and Rocket/Fowlerville Public Library Recruiting
RSVP here: https://loom.ly/YMPeHDU

04/23/2026

School of Information Sciences students in the organization, Future Librarians for Inclusivity and Diversity recently visited the Library of Michigan for a guided tour of their collections! Take a look at all the cool things they got to see!

04/21/2026

Sensory-Friendly Library Spaces with Penn State Libraries
April 28, 7-8pmEST

The ALA student chapter will be joined by Brett Spencer and Dawn Amsberry for a discussion covering the definitions, philosophy, and history of neurodiversity and sensory social justice in libraries. They will offer practical examples of how they implemented these ideas through sensory rooms and programs at two Penn State campuses. They will also take you on a tour of their virtual sensory room: please bring a laptop or tablet if you would like to try out some of the virtual fidgets!

Zoom link:
https://loom.ly/ly1jWK0

04/16/2026

You're invited to The Hafla, a joyful multicultural pre-commencement celebration honoring WSU graduates and their families. "Hafla" is Arabic for party, and that's exactly what this is. If you're graduating from any WSU undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral/professional program in Fall, Winter, or Spring 2025-2026, this celebration is for you, no matter your background or identity.

Wednesday, April 29 | 4 to 6 p.m.
WSU Student Center Ballroom, 2nd Floor
RSVP by April 20 at events.wayne.edu/2026/04/29/the-hafla-pre-commencement-celebration-2026-105307

What to expect:
Speakers and graduate recognition, 4 to 5 p.m.
Coffee and baklava reception, 5 to 6 p.m.
What to wear:
Graduates: Cap and gown, cultural attire encouraged
Guests: Cultural, semi-formal, or business formal

Accessible venue with elevators, reflection rooms, and lactation rooms available. Parking in Structures 2 and 5 or street parking. For accommodations, contact [email protected] or note it on your RSVP.

This event is a celebration of academic achievement open to all WSU graduates and guests. No degrees will be conferred.

Address

106 Kresge Library
Detroit, MI
48202

Telephone

+13135772523

Website

http://sis.wayne.edu/

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