MMLIS at USC

The Final Application Deadline is quickly approaching! Apply by Tuesday, July 14, to start your Master of Management in Library and Information Science at the end of August.

https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/mmlis/apply/

June is Audiobook Appreciation Month! This month celebrates the joy, accessibility, and growing impact of audiobooks. Once limited to cassettes and CDs, audiobooks are now widely available across multiple digital platforms, making it easier for those with print disabilities or busy lifestyles to enjoy books.

https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/audiobook

Happy International Archives Week! The theme for 2026 is Archives for Justice: Rights, Memory & Futures. This year’s theme emphasizes the role that archives play as active infrastructures that sustain justice across time.

https://www.ica.org/international-archives-week/about-international-archives-week/

Summer reading programs offer skills-building, creativity and personal discovery to the communities they serve. What summer reading programs does your local library have?

Getting Creative with Summer Reading Programs Across the country, school and public librarians are creating their own summer reading programs that not only combat the academic slide and keep kids reading but promote book choice and personal connection.

Enrolling in the online MMLIS program at USC allowed Sam Azure to develop skills in access, outreach, education, and accountability, helping her better understand and serve her community’s needs.

https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/mmlis-student-spotlight-sam-azure/

This morning, the Class of 2026 celebrated graduation and honored our student and faculty award winners at USC Bovard College’s Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations to the 2026 Master of Management in Library and Information Science graduates!

USC’s 2026 MMLIS Graduates Encouraged to Lead Others Through Change On Friday, May 15, 2026 Master of Management in Library and Information Science (MMLIS) graduates celebrated their incredible accomplishments and completion of their studies at USC Bovard College’s Commencement ceremony.

The Priority Review Deadline is coming soon! Apply by Tuesday, May 19 to receive priority consideration for the Fall 2026 term.

Apply Now: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/mmlis/apply/

April is School Library Month—a time to celebrate school libraries, school librarians, and the impact they have on students. What school library has meant the most to you?

Books are like a window onto another world – with each new page, they introduce us to new people, new cultures and new ideas. April 23 is UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day, recognizing the power of books to bring us together.