Master of Library and Information Science
Earn Your Master of Library and Information Science and Make an Impact
Simmons University’s Master of Library and Information Science program equips you to lead in libraries, archives, government agencies, museums, corporations, and beyond. With top-ranked faculty and flexible learning options — online, on campus, or blended — you can customize your education to meet your goals.
Program Concentrations
Archives Management — Ranked #1 for Archives and Preservation by the U.S. News and World Report. Prepare for a career establishing and maintaining archives in libraries, museums, universities, foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
Information Science and Technology — Build expertise in data management, digital libraries, and emerging technologies.
Libraries and Librarianship — Develop skills in library management, instruction, and community engagement, and public, academic, and special libraries.
School Library Teacher — Train for library careers in K-12 schools with a focus on technology integration, curriculum development, and literacy.
Cultural Heritage Informatics — Manage and preserve cultural artifacts across museums and other institutions.
Boost Your Career with a Dual Degree from Simmons
Pair your MS in Library and Information Science with a second graduate degree to grow your expertise and expand your professional opportunities. With support from seasoned faculty, flexible learning options, and unmatched access to leading libraries, cultural institutions, and schools in Boston and beyond, you’ll save time and money while increasing your preparation for a wide range of careers.
LIS + Children’s Literature
Build specialized expertise in developing collections for children and young adults with your MS in Library and Information Science, while deepening your understanding of exceptional literature with an MA in Children’s Literature. Ideal for future youth services librarians, school library teachers, and literature specialists.
LIS + History
Enhance your qualifications for the increasing number of roles in archives, museums, and cultural institutions that require two graduate degrees. With a dual MS in Library and Information Science and MA in History, you’ll gain both historical knowledge and the technical skills needed to preserve and interpret collections.
The course offerings that I had really allowed me to design my education around public libraries, justice principles, intersectionality, intellectual freedom, and how to bring all these concepts together. I'm grateful that my graduate school education has been so useful in my day-to-day work.
— Mary Grahame Hunter ’20 MS
National Recognition
Simmons Library and Information Science programs are highly ranked in U.S. News and World Report.
1st
Archives Management
Our Archives Management concentration is ranked 1st among Archives & Preservation programs.
* U.S. News & World Report, 2025.
9th
Master's in Library and Information Science
The Master's in Library and Information Science is ranked 9th in the nation.
*U.S. News & World Report, 2025.
9th
Services for Children and Youth program
SLIS was ranked 9th for Services for Children and Youth programs.
*U.S. News & World Report, 2025.
Transformative Education, Tailored for You
Simmons University’s flexible Master of Library and Information Science program pairs top-ranked faculty with rigorous academics and real-world experience. Offered online, in blended formats, or on our Boston and Western Massachusetts campuses, the program lets you specialize in areas such as Archives Management, Information Science and Technology, Libraries and Librarianship, School Library Teacher, or Cultural Heritage Informatics — preparing you to thrive in a rapidly evolving field.
Choosing an MS or MLIS
Graduates of Simmons’ Master of Library and Information Science program find rewarding careers in libraries, archives, museums, corporations, and technology firms. Whether you want to become a digital librarian, archivist, user experience researcher, or data assets manager, our program equips you with the skills to organize, analyze, and manage information in innovative ways. With hands-on internships, industry connections, and a robust alumni network, Simmons graduates thrive in top institutions like Harvard University, Fortune 500 companies, and major cultural organizations.