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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.

Top 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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