1. Web-Based Information Science Education (WISE) Initiative
In 2004, the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at UIUC in partnership with Syracuse University received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to develop an online education consortium emphasizing quality metrics, faculty development, and course share.
Currently, 15 institutions in 5 countries (US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia) are formal consortium members.

2. WISE Coursesharing
Offer spaces in online courses to students from other schools
Once approved to enroll, the student registers at his/her home school but takes the course offered by another university
Student must adapt to differences in technology and pedagogy

3. WISE+: Partnerships with Professional Associations
Example: Course in theological librarianship
American Theological Library Association
developed course
recruited instructor
advertised course
GSLIS
hired instructor
registered students
supported online delivery of course

4. Benefits of WISE/WISE+
WISE: students gain access to specialized courses from other universities, broaden their experience with online learning
WISE+: model for professional schools to partner with professional associations for mutual benefit—support education for special areas within the profession

5. Examples of WISE+ Courses
Theological librarianship (American Theological Library Assoc.)
Music librarianship (Music Library Assoc.)
Gaming in libraries (American Library Assoc.)
Services to Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities (American Indian Library Assoc.; REFORMA)
Law Librarianship (American Assoc. of Law Libraries)