Simmons SLIS

Join the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and panelists from Simmons University School of Library and Information Science on Wednesday, June 10, from 2-3 PM (EST) for “Core Connections: Emerging Trends in Public Library Services,” an online panel session on current and emerging trends in public library services.

This event, moderated by MBLC Consultant for Special Populations Allyson Dowds and featuring SLIS Associate Professor of Practice Cynthia Landrum, Assistant Professor Don Simmons, and Professor Amy Pattee, will explore real-world examples, challenges, and forward-looking strategies that are helping libraries respond to shifting community expectations and strengthen staff support.

Registration is required for this event. Learn more and register here! https://mblc.libcal.com/event/15526552

Join us in Chicago for the annual Simmons SLIS alumni reception at this year’s ALA Annual Conference! This year’s reception will be held at Fatpour Tap Works on Saturday, June 27, from 6-8 PM. See below for the full event details and link to RSVP—we hope to see you there!

Saturday, June 27
6-8 PM

Fatpour Tap Works
2206 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

�RSVP here!➡️ tinyurl.com/2026ALA-Reception