New Bloggers Joining Us!

Posted September 25, 2025 by Lindsey Clarke

Hello Readers!

We are lucky enough to have many new bloggers joining our team. Today I am introducing two of them to you. Please welcome – Brooke Thomson and Will Romey!

A little about Brooke:

I’m Brooke, a first year Simmons MLIS student with a concentration in Archives Management. I come from Tampa, FL and this is my first time living out of state! I’m really excited to get to know Boston and Simmons University. Many students come into this program with some practical library, archival, or museum experience already under their belts—I have none, so I’d like to share my journey with other students who may relate to that. Before coming to Boston, I got my BA from Florida State University in Creative Writing and History. Storytelling is something I’m passionate about, so it tracks that I’m also a total geek! When I’m not too busy, I like to obsess over TV shows and movies, read fantasy novels, and window-shop the merch at BoxLunch. Two things on my Boston bucket-list are: getting a Boston Public Library passport and seeing a Bruins game!

A little about Will:

I’m a first year, first semester student at SLIS West. I’m on the archives management track, and am particularly interested in audio preservation, and the history and present of local beer cultures. I’m excited about bringing my past experiences and skills to an academic setting, and connecting with people who are passionate about information studies. When I’m not reading for school, I can be found on a bike, behind a bar, or exploring Western Massachusetts’ bookstores.

Something fun: I managed an independent radio station’s progressive talk programming for several years, which required similar caffeination levels as grad school. Fortunately, a decade of barista experience has left me enthusiastic about making great coffee at home.

We look forward to seeing their blogs roll in soon!