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The next application deadline is September 1 for January 2010 admission. (After this date, we will still be accepting applications on a space available basis.)
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GSLIS offers a variety of workshops each term. Continuing education programs are open to everyone, including practicing librarians/information professionals, current GSLIS students who wish to earn professional credits while they update skills and knowledge, or potential students who would like to learn more about these areas.
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Since its founding in 1902, Simmons GSLIS has trained more than 600 international students from more than 80 countries around the world. Approximately 30 international students representing nearly as many countries study at GSLIS each year. At the same time, GSLIS students, faculty and staff travel around the globe on a variety of global initiatives. Read more about some of our most recent initiatives in Iraq, Kosovo, Nicaragua and Vietnam.
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ISI Samuel Lazerow Memorial Lecture: Is There a Future for Special Libraries?
November 17, 2009
Kotzen Meeting Center, Simmons College, Boston, MA
Presented by Toby Pearlstein ‘77LS Retired, Director of Global Information Services Abstract 2009 is the 100t... read full details.
Lunchtime Lecture: Melanie Kimball, Ph.D.
December 10, 2009
Simmons College, Palace Road Building, P-207
CHANGE OF DATE: Thursday, December 10th, GSLIS Assistant Professor Melanie Kimball, Ph.D., presents "Teaching Children... read full details.
January 12, 2010
Are you a new library school graduate or mid-career and looking for a change? Are you wondering how to improve your career skills or ready to try a certificate pr... read full details.
LISSA Presents: Bill Barnes, Creator of "Unshelved"
January 19, 2010
Simmons College, Boston, MA
Bill Barnes, creator of the popular comic "Unshelved", will be visiting GSLIS this January. Check out the comic at http://www.unshelve... read full details.
May 6, 2010
Simmons College, Boston, MA
This year, Alumni Day will be Alumni Night, so please mark your calendars for the evening of Thursday, May 6, 2010.
Details will... read full details.
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Featured Profiles
Iris Cotto, ‘06 M.S.
Children's Librarian, Worcester Public Library, Worcester, Massachusetts
"I want Hispanics and other cultural communities in the city to know the library is here for them. Libraries are public places where everyone should feel comfortable."
Marcel LaFlamme, ‘08 M.S
Library Director, Independence Community College, Independence, Kansas
"Whether we're designing a digital library or a literacy program for migrant workers, GSLIS challenges us to apply our classroom training to the workplace—and to the kind of world in which we want to live."
Upcoming Admission Events
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Thu, Dec 03, 2009 GSLIS Information Session, GSLIS West Campus |
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Tue, Dec 08, 2009 GSLIS Information Session, Boston Campus |
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Thu, Jan 14, 2010 GSLIS Information Session, Boston Campus |
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Tue, Jan 26, 2010 GSLIS Information Session, GSLIS West Campus |
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Tue, Feb 09, 2010 GSLIS Information Session, Boston Campus |
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Tue, Feb 23, 2010 GSLIS Information Session, GSLIS West Campus |
