[Asis-l] Simmons GSLIS Ph.D. program now accepting applications for 2008
Caryn Anderson
caryn.anderson at simmons.edu
Tue Dec 4 17:03:46 EST 2007
** Please excuse cross postings **
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of Dean Michèle Cloonan and Professor Candy Schwartz,
Coordinator of Doctoral Studies, I am pleased to announce that Simmons
Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) is now
accepting applications for the 2008 cohort of the Doctor of Philosophy
program. The Ph.D. program is an innovative, rigorous, and simulating
research-based degree program focused on preparing the next generation
of leaders in library and information science education and practice.
Program details: http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/doctoral
PH.D. / LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (LIS)
Have you been inspired by library and information science? Is your brain
itching to pursue LIS concepts much further? Do you find yourself
convinced that if we knew more we could do things better? Have you
enjoyed helping your colleagues learn and grasp the more challenging
concepts of LIS?
The Ph.D. in Library and Information Science (LIS) emphasizes
scholarship, teaching, and service. It is a sophisticated and inspiring
research degree consisting of coursework and faculty-student
collaboration leading to a dissertation and anticipated careers as
faculty members, researchers, and consultants in the information field.
PH.D. / CONCENTRATION IN MANAGERIAL LEADERSHIP IN THE INFORMATION
PROFESSIONS (MLIP)
Are you a mid to senior level manager with a vision for the future of
libraries? Do you believe that libraries need new management and
leadership strategies to thrive? Have you recognized that experience
conducting effective research and analysis adds significant power and
sophistication to leadership abilities? Do you regularly explore
opportunities to strengthen your leadership skills?
In order to be resilient in today’s atmosphere of complexity and change,
libraries need leaders with unique combinations of intellectual and
interpersonal assets. The GSLIS Ph.D. program focused specifically on
managerial leadership in the information professions (MLIP) is a
flexible, innovative doctoral program that nurtures and strengthens the
intellectual and interpersonal assets of students as working managers,
actively involves leading practitioners in shaping the educational
experience, and generates rigorous research to improve the knowledge
base and the practice of managerial leadership.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MOTIVATED INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS
Simmons GSLIS has a 105-year tradition of building exceptional careers
for library and information professionals. We are best known for
delivering a world-class, accredited master’s program, but we have also
been providing the field with superior graduates from our doctoral
program for over thirty years. Simmons GSLIS offers doctoral students
the opportunity to work closely with leading faculty in a collaborative
environment that is enriched by interaction with students, alumni, and a
thriving library and information science community.
Applications and program materials can be found at the program website:
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/doctoral. A variety of attractive financial
support options make this the perfect time to consider a Ph.D. at
Simmons GSLIS.
Applications must be submitted by February 1. Potential Spectrum
Doctoral Fellows must apply by January 1. The American Library
Association Spectrum Doctoral Fellowship provides full tuition support,
stipends, and leadership resources to selected doctoral students
representing diverse populations. Fellowship applications are submitted
directly to the Spectrum program
(http://www.ala.org/ala/diversity/spectrum/phdfellowship/phd.cfm).
We encourage you to circulate this message widely in your networks and
download, share and display the flier about the GSLIS Ph.D. program
available from: http://web.simmons.edu/~phdml/Simmons_GSLIS_PhD.pdf.
Best wishes,
Caryn Anderson
Doctoral Studies Program Manager
GSLIS, Simmons College
300 The Fenway, P-310H
Boston, MA 02115
caryn.anderson at simmons.edu
617.521.2829
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/doctoral/
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