SCHOOL OF …

                                                        SCHOOL OF
                                        Information Studies
                                 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee



                                       Letter of Recommendation

TO THE APPLICANT:

        For the convenience of the person completing this form, you should include a stamped envelope addressed to:
                                                  Admissions Coordinator
                                            Univeristy of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
                                               School of Information Studies
                                                       P.O. Box 413
                                                  Milwaukee, WI 53201.

Date:

           I waive my rights to examine the following               I do not waive my right to examine the
           letter of recommendation.                                following letter of recommendation.


           Applicant's Name - Printed or typed                      Applicant's signature

Address:


             City                                  State                     Zip

E-mail Address:        ___________________________________________________________________


Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student or his parents has access to
all files pertaining to the student with the exception of those documents to which he has waived the right of access.




TO THE PERSON WRITING A REFERENCE LETTER:

Your statement is an important part of the process for the applicant's admission to the School of Information Studies.
State the basis of your acquaintance with the applicant. Include no reference to the applicant's race, creed or national
origin. Please be candid in your comments about the applicant's ability, motivation, and potential for success in the
library and information management profession.

Completion of a separate letter of recommendation on behalf of this applicant is appreciated.




                                                           (over)
Please rate the applicant in all categories of the following checklist. (Check One)

                                     Top            Above                             Below            No
                                     10%            Average         Average           Average          Information


            Capacity for
            graduate study


            Ability to work
            independently


            Interest in other
            people


            Intellectual
            curiosity


            Responsibility



            Ability to work
            under pressure


            Ability to
            communicate


            Ability to express
            self in writing


            Relationship with
            supervisors


            Relationship with
            co-workers




Recommender's Signature:
Recommender's Name:                                                               I recommend, without qualification
Position or Title:
                                                                                  I recommend
Institution Name:
Institution Address:                                                              I recommend, with some reservation

                                                                                  I do not recommend

City                             State                   Zip

Phone Number: (        )

Email Address: ________________________________________