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If you enjoy a fast-paced job where you are called upon to
use the latest technology and learn new things every day,
then librarianship may the job for you. Below are links to
sites with more information.
If you would like to set up a time to speak to a Librarian
about Librarianship as a career, please contact
Julie Elliott.
American
Library Association--Education and Career Page: Includes
links to additional sites about librarianship, alternate careers
for people with a master's degree in Library Science, and
importantly, a listing of accredited
Library Science master's programs (most Libraries will
require you to have a master's in Library Science from an
accredited program).
Become a Librarian!:
Site created by the Central Jersey Library Cooperative includes
a section where Library Science distance education programs
are rated, a "library game of the month", and testimonials
from librarians in all areas of the field.
Indiana University
School of Library and Information Science (Indianapolis):
Link to home page of the IUPUI graduate program, this
site also includes information about the university's distance
education program for commuting Library Science students.
Indiana University
School of Library and Information Science (Bloomington):
Site includes link to application online, admissions requirements,
and more.
Librarianship:
A Career as Diverse as You Are: Article published in the
Black Collegian Online tells of ALA president Carla
Hayden's reflections on being a librarian and includes information
about the Spectrum
Initiative Scholarships for Students of Color.
LibraryCareers.org
LibraryCareers.org is a service of the American Library Association designed to promote interest, awareness, and information about careers in libraries.
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Ten Reasons to Become a Librarian: Article published in
American Libraries Online is a fun look at why librarians
love what they do.
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