MMLIS at USC

08/24/2026

Libraries are powerful catalysts for global change. At the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum, the American Library Association highlighted how libraries advance sustainable development, equitable access to information, digital inclusion, education and community resilience.

The American Library Association participated in the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum at United Nations headquarters in New York.

08/07/2026

Meet our MMLIS Ambassadors! Nyrza Castro completed her MMLIS in May. She was one of the founding members of the American Library Association Student Chapter at USC, and is a Library Branch Manager for Library Systems and Services. Learn more about our Ambassador Program on the Bovard College website.

https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/mmlis/ambassador-program/

07/20/2026

Applications are now open for Spring 2027. Apply today to begin your next chapter and start classes in January.

https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/mmlis/apply/

07/20/2026

Modern librarianship requires finding innovative solutions for local communities. Our MMLIS faculty empower students to explore futurist strategies that will support their local communities.

https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/mmlis/faculty/barbara-alvarez/

07/17/2026

Los Angeles Public Library continues to celebrate its centennial! In this podcast series, LAPL shares a variety of topics that make the expansive library system so unique.

Browse podcasts that include author interviews, book recommendations, local history, LAPL news and more.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day to our MMLIS students and faculty!

06/23/2026

The Final Application Deadline is quickly approaching! Apply by Tuesday, July 14, to start your Master of Management in Library and Information Science at the end of August.

https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/mmlis/apply/

06/18/2026

June is Audiobook Appreciation Month! This month celebrates the joy, accessibility, and growing impact of audiobooks. Once limited to cassettes and CDs, audiobooks are now widely available across multiple digital platforms, making it easier for those with print disabilities or busy lifestyles to enjoy books.

https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/audiobook

06/09/2026

Happy International Archives Week! The theme for 2026 is Archives for Justice: Rights, Memory & Futures. This year’s theme emphasizes the role that archives play as active infrastructures that sustain justice across time.

https://www.ica.org/international-archives-week/about-international-archives-week/

06/05/2026

Summer reading programs offer skills-building, creativity and personal discovery to the communities they serve. What summer reading programs does your local library have?

Across the country, school and public librarians are creating their own summer reading programs that not only combat the academic slide and keep kids reading but promote book choice and personal connection.