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Master of Science

ARL Academy

The ARL Academy is funded by a grant from IMLS. Its purpose is to identify, educate, and give hands-on experience to new talent who can bring a depth of previously gained educational and professional experiences to academic and research libraries. As Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Fellows, these academics and professionals will be immersed, through their MS program, in the core philosophical and theoretical experiences necessady to contribute at professional levels to libraries. Simultaneously, they will earn practical work experience in ARL libraries that will significantly increase their exposure, competence, and marketability upon graduation.

Admission

Candidates for the ARL Academy must first be admitted to GSLIS. (See admission requirements here.) Students who come to Simmons GSLIS with an advanced degree must complete 30 credits of GSLIS coursework to earn the MS degree. The ARL certificate will require an additional 6 credits (3 credits for the internship/fellowship, and 3 for the ARL Academy) for a total of 36 credits. The fellowship is described below and is funded by the grant; each applicant is eligible for additional scholarship assistance from SimmonS College as available.

The GSLIS Dean, in concert with the rest of the ARL Academy Planning Committee, will decide who will be admitted into the ARL program based on the decision of the GSLIS Admission Committee. A total of 15 Simmons GSLIS students will be chosen as Fellow over the three years of the grant (2005-2007).

Criteria

  • Doctorate earned, or in progress
  • Interest in and demonstrable potential for significant contribution to the academic and research library community
  • Ability to commit to two intensive events (a 1.5 hour Webcast and five-day institute)
  • For specific ARL Academy application requirements and program description, please download the complete program description. (PDF Document)  

If you are interested in the program...

Please contact Denise Davis, Assistant Dean for Admission and Recruitment, 617-521-2801 or denise.davis@simmons.edu. 

Contact us

Denise Davis
Assistant Dean for Admission and Recruitment
Room P-111H
617-521-2801

 

 

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