In addition to college-wide benefits, the following resources are offered to all GSLIS Alumni.
New England Jobline
All Simmons GSLIS alumni are granted access to the New England Jobline, a service of Simmons GSLIS. The Jobline broadcasts available positions in the many library related areas. You can search the Jobline and other career resources at http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/jobs/. On the Jobline, you can also post an announcement looking for student interns to assist you with any professional projects.
GSLIS Technology Lab and Workshops
http://www.facebook.com/gslislab
Continuing Education Discount
GSLIS Alumni Board
The GSLIS Alumni Board sponsors several events per year to connect alumni. Career panels and networking events are scheduled for the spring and fall, as well as the annual Alumni and Professional Development Day. Please feel free to contact the GSLIS Alumni Board by email at gslisalumboard@simmons.edu to get involved.
Audit courses
GSLIS Alumni have the opportunity to audit graduate courses on a space-available non-credit basis for $400 or an undergraduate course for $25. You can learn more on our Policies page at http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/resources/forms/policies.php
GSLIS InfoLink
InfoLink is a monthly newsletter produced for the GSLIS community of students, faculty, staff and alums, released seven times a year. Each issue includes a feature article focused on a vital aspect of the LIS profession. Subscribe by emailing your contact information to infolink@simmons.edu. Please let us know whether you'd like to receive it in print or electronically. You can access InfoLink at http://gslis.simmons.edu/infolink.
Beatley Library
GSLIS graduates can take advantage of the Beatley Library resources, including the latest electronic resources (onsite access only). You can also access Reference Services by contacting the GSLIS Librarian and other Library reference staff. Please feel free to make an appointment with GSLIS librarian Linda Watkins to discuss the library resources. Call (617) 521-2824 or email linda.watkins@simmons.edu.
Mentoring
The Mentoring Program assists students by providing insights into competencies required in various professional areas, assessing current skill sets and suggesting possible projects and activities for enhancements, and setting up the beginnings of a professional network. To inquire about becoming a mentor, please contact Assistant Dean Em Claire Knowles via phone (617) 521-2798 or email knowles@simmons.edu.
Work with Admissions
GSLIS Admissions would love to have your help in recruiting future GSLIS students, as a GSLIS Alumni Ambassador. There are several ways you can get involved, including speaking on an alumni panel at monthly information sessions, being available to email with prospective students to answer any questions, and to be an alumni representative at to off-campus recruiting fairs. You can contact the Admissions office at gslisadm@simmons.edu or by calling (617)-2868. You can also visit them online at http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/admission/.
Discounted publications
GSLIS Alumni are able to receive personal subscription discounts for all Information Today publications. Download an order form online at http://www.simmons.edu/enews/alumnet/harris/GSLIS%20information%20today.pdf.
If you have any questions regarding these benefits, please contact GSLIS
gslis@simmons.edu * (617) 521-2869