[Asis-l] Simmons SLIS Ph.D. Program in Library and Information Science

[Rong Tang]

Dear all,

Happy New Year!

Simmons School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) is actively
recruiting prospective doctoral students. SLIS has an established
reputation for producing leaders in professional service at local, national
and international levels. Students benefit from an extensive alumni
community (and the New England LIS community) that enriches the doctoral
experience. Our program emphasizes scholarship, teaching, and service and
prepares students for research and faculty positions.

In this flexible Ph.D. program, students work with their faculty advisors
to tailor the program to their scholarly interests and career goals. The
course of study includes a combination of required and elective courses,
independent study, workshops, and guided experiences. During the program,
students are able to investigate a variety of dissertation topics within
library and information science, as well as within information professions.

Doctoral studies can be conducted at various intersections of setting,
audience, and activity. Some examples of study areas which build on
strengths among SLIS faculty
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include:


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   Archives, Digital Archives, and Preservation Management
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   Information literacy and Information Services
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   Information Organization and Metadata
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   Information Behavior, Usability, and User Experience Research
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   Social Justice, Diversity in LIS Profession
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   Social and Community Informatics



Graduates of the Simmons SLIS Ph.D. program:

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   Demonstrate in-depth familiarity with scholarship in the field of
   library, archival,  and information science;


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   Articulate prominent theories in the field of library, archival, and
   information sciences;


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   Identify researchable problems and applies relevant research studies,
   research designs, and methodologies to tasks requiring problem-solving and
   critical thinking;


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   Analyze and present information, including research proposals and
   findings, clearly and accurately in a variety of formats;


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   Conduct qualitative, quantitative or mixed method research studies by
   engaging in reflective inquiry, performing data collection and analysis,
   composing research reports, and producing publications and a dissertation;


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   Engage in teaching activities, develop appropriate unit- or course-level
   student learning outcomes, and plan and implement learning experiences that
   assist students to achieve those outcomes; and


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   Lead service activities for local, national, or international
   professional associations and communities.


The SLIS Ph.D. program offers tuition coverage for coursework to top
students every year. In addition, students may be offered paid teaching
assistant or research assistant positions. For the 2018-2019 academic year,
one Doctoral Fellowship will be awarded to a full-time student. This
fellowship will include tuition coverage and a paid research assistantship.

We are pleased to accept applications through January 15, 2018. Please
visit our website for details on how to apply:

http://www.simmons.edu/academics/graduate-programs/library-and-information-science-phd

Best Regards,

Rong
-- 
Rong Tang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
School of Library and Information Science
Director, Simmons Usability Lab
Director, SLIS Ph.D. Program
Simmons College

Director for External Relations, Association for Library and Information
Science Education
rong.tang at simmons.edu
1-617-521-2880