Resources
- Occupational Outlook Handbook for Librariansfrom the Bureau of Labor Statistics
- American Library AssociationFor those looking into Library Science
- So You Think You Want to Be a Librarian?"Here’s the first shocker: most professional-level library positions require a masters in library or information science, most commonly known as 'the M.L.S.' ”
- Directory of ALA-Accredited and Candidate Programs in Library and Information Studies"ALA-accredited master’s programs can be found at colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. These programs offer degrees with names such as Master of Library Science (MLS), Master of Arts, Master of Librarianship, Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), and Master of Science. ALA accreditation indicates that the program has undergone an external review and meets the ALA Committee on Accreditation’s Standards for Accreditation of Master’s Programs in Library and Information Studies ."
Helpful Books in the Library
Making the Most of Your Library Career by Call Number: Z682.35.V62 M33 2014 Third floor SAU LibraryISBN: 9780838911860Publication Date: 2013"This collection of essays from ten from-the-trenches librarians offers practical insights into how to launch and manage your library career. Though everyone's path is different, this book is intended to help you formulate an organized approach to finding your own career path."
A Librarian's Guide to an Uncertain Job Market by Call Number: Third floor SAU Library Z682.35.V62 W66 2011ISBN: 9780838911051Publication Date: 2011
A day in the life: Career options in library and information science by Call Number: Third floor SAU Library D39 2007ISBN: 9781591583646Publication Date: 2007
Straight from the Stacks by Call Number: 020.2373 Kan at the Davenport Main Public LibraryISBN: 0838908659Publication Date: 2003SAU students can ILL this book.
- The Journal of Library History, Philosophy, and Comparative Librarianship.Search this journal for relevant articles
Friendly Advice
Your SAU Librarians will be happy to talk to you about 'Library Science' work. Contact Library Director, librarydirector@sau.edu, for internship possibilities. Library Director: 563-333-6241
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