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Simmons University School of Library and Information Science | Top-ranking school of library and information science with campuses in Boston, Greenfield, and Amherst, MA Vision: The Simmons College School of Library and Information Science imagines an interconnected world with a diverse and engaged citizenry empowered by information, cultural heritage, and technology; in which the information disciplines and creativity improve lives; and where literature, knowledge, and collective wisdom are preserved and celebrated.

Keep an eye out for these presentations from SLIS students and alumni at this year’s New England Library Association ann...
10/19/2026

Keep an eye out for these presentations from SLIS students and alumni at this year’s New England Library Association annual meeting, which will take place in Burlington, Vermont, from October 25-27!

Presentations will include research on information literacy and community engagement, and SLIS West students and recent graduates will present project results from coursework on social informatics. SLIS will also be represented at the conference by SLIS West Director Dr. Eric Poulin and Professor and Director of the Libraries and Librarianship Concentration Dr. Danny Joudrey - we look forward to connecting with SLIS alumni at the SLIS both in the exhibit hall!

Visit the conference site here to learn more: https://nela2026.smallworldlabs.com/home

In October 2025, SLIS PhD student and Information Literacy Librarian Joyce Aways led a series of online sessions for fem...
10/14/2026

In October 2025, SLIS PhD student and Information Literacy Librarian Joyce Aways led a series of online sessions for female undergraduate students in Sudan, supporting continuing education amidst ongoing conflict. The sessions, which focused on the use of open education resources to promote information access and empower learners, provided a beacon of hope in dark times.

“The resilience and perseverance these students have shown have humbled me and touched me deeply. They were not only resilient but so driven and focused on building a better future for themselves and their families. Our career as librarians is not a mere desk job; in some cases it can be a calling that allows us to positively impact people’s lives, especially those in distress or war zones,” Aways says. Her presentation, “Learning Without Borders: Empowering Displaced Students Through Open Educational Resources,” will take place October 20, 2:00pm-3:30pm GST (6:00am - 7:30am EDT) as part of Panel 5 in the Forum for Open Research in the Middle East and North Africa.

See the full agenda and register here! https://forumforopenresearch.com/agenda/, https://forumforopenresearch.com/registration/

Congratulations to SLIS faculty members Shengang Wang and Naresh Agarwal on being named recipients in ALISE's Research G...
10/13/2026

Congratulations to SLIS faculty members Shengang Wang and Naresh Agarwal on being named recipients in ALISE's Research Grant Competition!

Congratulations to SLIS PhD candidate Khiana Harris, who was named one of ALISE’s 2026 Leadership Development Grant reci...
10/05/2026

Congratulations to SLIS PhD candidate Khiana Harris, who was named one of ALISE’s 2026 Leadership Development Grant recipients!

The Leadership Development Grant supports emerging LIS educators through participation in the ALISE Emerging Scholars Program, mentorship from leaders in library and information science education, and involvement in organizational and professional activities.

Please join us in congratulating Khiana!

This month, Library Trends and the iSchool at Illinois will be presenting an online symposium expanding upon themes from...
10/02/2026

This month, Library Trends and the iSchool at Illinois will be presenting an online symposium expanding upon themes from 74 (4) “Compelling Tensions in LIS,” guest edited by SLIS Associate Professor Katherine M. Wisser.

The symposium takes place October 29, 12 – 4 CT. Kicking off with a keynote address from Africa Hands, University at Buffalo, the event will include three panel sessions featuring Wisser, issue authors, and special guests.

Panel topics:
- What drives a compelling tension?
- Trauma in Archives: The Compelling Tensions Exposed
- AI and LIS: Irresolvable Tension?

More information and registration at https://go.illinois.edu/LibraryTrendsSymposium.

On Monday, September 28, join SLIS Assistant Professor Don Simmons, Judson Dunham (Elsevier), and McGill University's Sa...
09/26/2026

On Monday, September 28, join SLIS Assistant Professor Don Simmons, Judson Dunham (Elsevier), and McGill University's Sandy Hervieux and Amanda Wheatley in a conversation on librarians' roles in building AI literacy and supporting responsible AI use. In this panel presented by Elsevier and Library Journal, speakers will share their experiences building AI literacy frameworks, teaching AI literacy, and evaluating AI resources for research.

Learn more and register here! https://tr.ee/Qggnz0

We had an amazing time welcoming new and returning SLIS students last weekend at our annual On-Campus Kickoff event!Stud...
09/23/2026

We had an amazing time welcoming new and returning SLIS students last weekend at our annual On-Campus Kickoff event!

Students had the chance to tour campus, learn about opportunities and resources for students, and connect with faculty, fellow students, and SLIS professional organizations. Cheers to a great semester ahead!

SLIS welcomes new Assistant Professor of Practice, Kerista Fiske!With nearly a decade of experience across libraries, ar...
09/21/2026

SLIS welcomes new Assistant Professor of Practice, Kerista Fiske!

With nearly a decade of experience across libraries, archives, museums, and higher education, Fiske brings a strong background in library leadership and archives practice and management. She also has expertise in digital humanities, with a focus on contemporary expressions of ancient and classical iconography. Fiske earned her MLIS at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and also holds a Master of Arts & Museum Studies Certificate from the University of Memphis, TN.

Please join us in welcoming her to SLIS!

The Simmons SLIS Library Fellows program, launched in 2022, focuses on support, opportunities, and mentorship for new LI...
09/18/2026

The Simmons SLIS Library Fellows program, launched in 2022, focuses on support, opportunities, and mentorship for new LIS professionals. The program currently supports nine Fellows, addressing research-identified barriers the diversification of the LIS field by by providing meaningful work experience, financial and tuition support, and dedicated mentoring for professional and career support as students and emerging professionals. The Fellows are staff members at the Simmons University Library and other partner organizations such as the Boston Public Library, Greenfield Community College, and Loyola Notre Dame University, where they develop a critical understanding of the LIS field and refine their own career interests and aspirations. Past fellows have gone on to become librarians, archivists, and administrative professionals, bringing specialized training and experience to make an impact as professionals in the field.

Click here to learn more about the Library Fellows Program and other opportunities for SLIS students! https://www.simmons.edu/graduate/tuition-and-financial-aid/merit-scholarships-and-funding-options/library-and-information-science

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