What training is involved on job?
- Librarians participate in continuing education and training to stay up to date with new information systems and technology.
How does a person in this career spend their hours?
- Librarians use the latest information technology to perform research, classify materials, and help students and library patrons seek information.
- Librarians prepare new materials, classifying them by subject matter and describing books and other library materials to make them easy to find
What does it pay? on commission or steady?
- Steady;Median annual earnings of librarians in May 2006 were $49,060.
- About 1 in 4 librarians are a member of a union or are covered under a union contract.
Do a lot of people have this career?
- Despite slower-than-average projected employment growth, job opportunities are still expected to be favorable because a large number of librarians are expected to retire in the coming decade.Would I have to live somewhere specific to do this career?
How much time would be be devoted to this career? Would it be full time or part time?
- Depends on the library and position;
What skills are desired to be successful?
- They must have knowledge of a wide variety of scholarly and public information sources and must follow trends related to publishing, computers, and the media in order to oversee the selection and organization of library materials.
What education do I need?
- A master’s degree in library science is the main qualification for most librarian positions, although school librarians often need experience as teachers to meet State licensing requirements.
- Entry into a library science graduate program requires a bachelor’s degree, but any undergraduate major is acceptable.
What are some schools with good programs for achieving this career?
- Many colleges and universities offer library science programs, but employers often prefer graduates of the 56 schools accredited by the American Library Association. Most programs take 1 year to complete; some take 2. A typical graduate program includes courses in the foundations of library and information science, such as the history of books and printing, intellectual freedom and censorship, and the role of libraries and information in society.
How would I find job openings in this area?
What kind of insurance is available?
- Couldn't find... depends on the company?
How much traveling might be involved?
What would be the potential dress code? (casual, dressy, uniforms?)
What if I get sick or injured and can't work for awhile? (Or what if I ever start having children? Will my job still be there then?)
What kind of job security is there overall?
- Depends on your performance
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