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Alumni Day Spring 2009 - "Libraries and the Inspiration Business: How Can We Make a Difference in the Lives of our Patrons"

On April 17, 2009 Simmons GSLIS hosted its Alumni Day, featuring a special afternoon program honoring the life of Professor Allen Smith. The program included a lecture on the future of reference by Brian Mathews, the user experience librarian at Georgia Tech. His talk was titled, “Libraries and the Inspiration Business: How Can We Make a Difference in the Lives of our Patrons.”

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Kevin MacLeod / Dirt Rhodes
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2009 Advising Day for Summer GSLIS Students - Introduction

On April 8, 2009 Simmons GSLIS held their Advising Day for incoming GSLIS students beginning their program in June of 2009. Throughout the day several faculty members provided important information about the advising process, course offerings, and several campus services. Michelle Cloonan began the day with a brief talk on the importance of education on preservation of our cultural heritage in wake of the recent natural disaster in Italy.

Courses & Registration
Information on required courses.
Forms and Policies
Link to downloadable forms and policies
Financial Aid
Tuition and financial aid information.
Honor Code Policy
Information about signing the required honor code.
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1.15 MB / PDF Format
Kevin MacLeod / Back on Track
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2009 Advising Day for Summer GSLIS Students - Registration and Student Organizations

On April 8, 2009 Simmons GSLIS held their Advising Day for incoming GSLIS students beginning their program in June of 2009. Throughout the day several faculty members provided important information about the advising process, course offerings, and several campus services. Pat Oyler gave an overview of the advising and registration process. Em Claire Knowles talked about how to get involved on campus, including an overview of Simmons GSLIS student organizations.

Courses & Registration
Information on required courses.
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7.8 MB / PDF Format
Kevin MacLeod / Corncob
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2009 Advising Day for Summer GSLIS Students - Course Offerings

On April 8, 2009 Simmons GSLIS held their Advising Day for incoming GSLIS students beginning their program in June of 2009. Throughout the day several faculty members provided important information about the advising process, course offerings, and several campus services. Danny Joudrey gave an overview of course offerings and requirements.

Courses & Registration
Information on required courses.
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2.0 MB / PDF Format
Kevin MacLeod / Double O
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Alumni Day Spring 2009 - Introduction & Keynote Address "Being Bodley's Librarian"

On April 17, 2009 Simmons GSLIS hosted its Alumni Day, featuring a special afternoon program honoring the life of Professor Allen Smith. The morning started of with a welcome from Dean Michèle Cloonan, followed by an awards presentation honoring the 2009 GSLIS Alumni Achievement Award recipient Dr. Sarah Thomas, Class of 1973, Bodley’s librarian and director at Oxford University Library Services. Dr. Thomas then gave the keynote address on “Being Bodley’s Librarian.”

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Remembering Allen Smith
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Kevin MacLeod / Ghost Dance
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