Library and Information Science: Cultural Heritage Informatics + History
Do you love history? Preserve it for future generations
You are passionate about cultural heritage in all forms, including rare books, manuscripts, archives, art objects, and digital information. Simmons offers an exciting opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS): Cultural Heritage Informatics + History (MA).
This dual degree provides foundational knowledge in library science within the context of United States history, politics, and culture. It builds on Simmons’ top-rated programs in library and information science and archives management.
Thanks to our Boston location in historic New England, you will have access to resources uncommon elsewhere in the country. You may choose to conduct research projects at nearby world-renowned libraries and institutions. Our faculty members, established experts, will help you achieve your career goals.
Why earn a dual degree in Library and Information Science and History?
There is an increasing focus on preserving cultural heritage for future generations. Many employers seek out information professionals with advanced communication, historical research, technology, and project management skills. This dual degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge to successfully build, organize, and preserve cultural heritage collections.
What can you do with a dual degree in MSLIS: Cultural Heritage Informatics and History?
Simmons’ dual Master of Arts in History and the Master of Science in Library and Information Science — focusing on cultural heritage informatics — prepares you for careers at heritage institutions.
Common settings of our graduates include archives, colleges and universities, museums and cultural heritage sites, historical societies, library special collections, public libraries, foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
Spotlight on our Students and Alums
Specializing in Visual Literacy and Women’s Military History
Aurora Daniel ’26MSMA had the honor of serving as the president of the Library and Information Science Student Association, the student government for Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science while pursuing her Masters in Library and Information Science and Master of Arts in History.
SLIS Student Receives Josephine Forman Scholarship
School of Library and Information Science Student Rai Terry ’26MS was named the 2025 recipient of the Josephine Forman Scholarship.
Centering Native Stories and Decolonizing Archives
Sage Loyema Innerarity ’25MS, Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California, reflects on her time as a Simmons graduate student — living in Boston, finding community, and taking advantage of professional development opportunities.
Simmons Library and Information Science Student and Indigenous Archives Enthusiast Receives Mosaic Scholarship
Graduate student Sage Loyema Innerarity ‘25MS, a citizen of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California, is the 2024 recipient of the Mosaic Scholarship given by the Society of American Archivists.
Meet Sage Loyema Innerarity ’25MS: Emerging Trailblazer in Tribal Archives
This fall, Sage Loyema Innerarity, a citizen of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California, began graduate studies at the Simmons School of Library and Information Science. Working in cooperation with Indigenous individuals, she builds and preserves tribal archives. Innerarity spoke with us about the importance of community, Native literature, and remembrance.
Ifill Graduate Students’ Thesis Presentations: Abolition, Women’s Social Movements, and Southern Baking
On December 15, 2021, Ifill College students from the Graduate programs in History and Gender & Cultural Studies presented their research at the virtual fall 2021 Colloquia. Thirteen students shared their work in front of peers, faculty, family, and friends...
Our Faculty
Peter Botticelli
Associate Professor and Director, Cultural Heritage Informatics Concentration
Sarah Leonard
Associate Professor and Department Chair of History, and Graduate History Program Director
Heather Hole
Professor, disciplines of Museum Studies and Art History
Donia Conn
Associate Professor of Practice
Steve Berry
Associate Professor