Time At SLIS Coming To An End

Posted May 14, 2026 by Mary Kassman

My time at Simmons is coming to an end with graduation this Friday! It feels like just yesterday that I was moving to Boston to start grad school. Looking back on my time at Simmons, I have learned so much, met so many amazing people, and have been able to flourish professionally.

I truly enjoyed every single class I took and they have shaped me into the information professional I am. They provided me with a strong foundation from which to build my career and I feel confident in taking on whatever comes next for me. My time at SLIS would not have been what it is without our amazing faculty! Every professor is passionate about what they do, and it reflects in their teaching, support, and encouragement. Special thanks to my faculty advisor,  Mollie Metievier for being an amazing mentor and teacher! Whether it be my 438 field placement, creating a preservation plan for the University’s art collection, or digitizing a collection for the University’s archive, I am forever grateful for the hands-on opportunities this program has provided me. I came into the program with no prior experience, and SLIS really allowed me to get the hands-on experience I was looking for.

My advice to incoming MLIS students would be to maximize your resources. Connect with your professors, attend events, browse the jobline, and utilize our strong Alumni network! Simmons SLIS has so many great opportunities waiting for you, so make sure you reach out and grab them!