Who chooses Simmons for graduate education in library and information science? People like you. For starters, we're all passionate about books, especially the ideas and ideals that books convey.
GSLIS people are explorers. As library and information professionals, they are driven to discover — and compelled by a desire to help others find answers. Moreover, a Simmons GSLIS education is guided by one of the first principles of American philosophy: that open and unfettered access to information is the bedrock of democracy. That's why alumni, faculty, and students are often on the front lines of social justice, working to defend First Amendment rights or overcome the "digital divide" that separates those with access to information from those without it.
Library and information professionals have become indispensable resources in the ever-changing social economy of the 21st century. As a result, many people are entering the profession, often moving from other careers in search of more meaningful and stimulating work. Indeed, nearly 60 percent of GSLIS students come from other disciplines.
Alumni Profiles
Title: Estelle Jussim Award for the Visual Arts
Title: The Kenneth R. Shaffer Outstanding Achievement Award
Title: Public Relations/Instruction Librarian, Loyola/Notre Dame Library (Baltimore, MD)
Title: Children's Librarian, Worcester Public Library (Worcester, Massachusetts)
Title: GSLIS Western Campus Leadership Award
Title: Veterans History Project (VHP) Archivist, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), New Britain, CT
Title: The Student Chapter of the American society for Information Science and Technology Outstanding Information Science Award
Title: Director, Learning Resource Center, Independence Community College (Independence, KS)
Title: Associate Director of Information Systems, YouthBuild USA
Title: Doctoral Student
Title: Estelle Jussim Award Winner
Title: GSLIS Western Campus Leadership Award
Title: Kenneth R. Shaffer Award Winner
Title: Reference Librarian, Springfield Technical Community College Library










