The Simmons University Library and School of Library and Information Science offers a number of fellowship positions each year that allow selected graduate students to gain valuable research and/or experiential learning. We welcome a new cohort of Library Fellows this semester, selected from the current students in the University’s Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS) program. The Library Fellows will work at the Simmons University Library or the Boston Public Library, depending on their academic and professional interests.
Applications for Fall 2027 Fellowships will open in December 2026.
Ricardo Eslava ’28MS
Boston Public Library Fellow
“I feel much gratitude for being chosen as a Library Fellow. This program allows me to keep advancing professionally after many years of service at the Boston Public Library, and it supports my dream of becoming a librarian. I am eager to combine what I learn from Simmons with my practical experience in serving the public, expand knowledge on various aspects of librarianship, and acquire skills that will enable me to serve the community into the future.”
Natalia Porras ’29MS
User Services Fellow, Simmons University Library
“I am incredibly excited to join the Simmons community as a student and Library Fellow. This opportunity is truly an honor, and allowed me to move to Boston while pursuing graduate education. I look forward to expanding my knowledge in academic librarianship, and learning from the variety of perspectives that students, staff, and faculty bring to campus.”
Kaley Bachelder ’28MS
Boston Public Library Fellow
“I am so excited for this Fellowship as an opportunity to further my career in libraries! Working at the Boston Public Library helped me understand that I want to pursue this line of work, and the chance to continue working here while I pursue my degree is monumental for my learning experience and my sense of comfort and security. I’m looking forward to seeing what goes into running the BPL across so many departments and examples of librarianship.”
Katherine Gunter ’29MS
Archives and Digital Initiatives Fellow, Simmons University Library
Archives Management Concentration
“I'm delighted to be a part of the library fellows program as the Archives and Digital Initiatives Fellow! This fellowship has allowed me to afford the degree I need to pursue a career in archiving, while the practical experience it provides will help me apply what I learn in the classroom. I'm so grateful for the fellowship's multiple facets of support, and I'm looking forward to my work in the University Archives!”