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Course Reserves Gets an Upgrade!

Returning students and faculty will notice something different about course reserves this fall. We have launched a new system that streamlines the process of creating reserve lists for faculty, and gives students various options to organize and keep track of...

History of Convocation Exhibit at the College Archives

The Convocation ceremony at Simmons College has traditionally served as the official welcoming of students and faculty into the new academic year. Simmons Convocation began as a dedication to the College's founder, John Simmons. In honor of this year's Convocation...

Welcome to the New Library Website!

Looks like you found the right place!  The Simmons Library is excited to announce the unveiling of our re-designed website.  Let us share with you some new features you might want to check out now that you're here: Discipline specific...

Don't Answer Your Phone During a Job Interview

Did you know that July is cell phone etiquette month? Of course you already know that cell phone etiquette is an important consideration in the work place; you shouldn't text while talking to your boss or have your phone ring...

Enjoy a Recently Published Beatley Diversions Book, Such as "Rat" or "Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog"

Beatley Library's featured Diversions this week include Island Beneath the Sea; My Name Is Mary Sutter; Never Look Away; Rat; Ripe; The Simpsons; Spoken from the Heart; and Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog. __ Island Beneath the...

The In's and Out's of LinkedIn

By now you've probably heard of LinkedIn and maybe you even have an account, but do you really know the in's and out's of connecting with people and job hunting via LinkedIn? Do you know the difference between first, second,...

Find a New Favorite Beatley Diversions Book, Such as "The Imperfectionists" or "The Promise: President Obama, Year One"

Beatley Library's featured Diversions this week include Blood Harvest; Anthropology of an American Girl; Girl in Translation; The Imperfectionists; The Cello Suites; The Gardner Heist; George, Nicholas and Wilhelm; and The Promise: President Obama, Year One. __ Blood Harvest by...

Check Out Recent Beatley Diversions Books, Including "The Lacuna" and "The Facebook Effect"

Beatley Library's featured Diversions this week include The Lacuna; Romancing Miss Bronte; The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest; Blackout; Blockade Billy; The Facebook Effect; Looking for Calvin and Hobbes; and Hello Kitty Must Die. __ The Lacuna by Barbara...

Career Resource Library - GSLIS Job Search Resources & Professional Networking

Swing by the Library classroom (LIB-225) and discover where to hunt for LIS specific job banks, paraprofessional postings, internship resources, networking opportunities, and job market trend information. This workshop will provide you with the skills and resources needed to conduct...

Read a Great New Diversions Collection Book, Such as "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand" or "The Professor and Other Writings"

Beatley Library's featured Diversions this week include Major Pettigrew's Last Stand; True Confections; Solar; The Double Comfort Safari Club; The Happiness Project; Literary Hoaxes; The Professor and Other Writings; and Traveling with Pomegranates. __ Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen...