Question: Will I be able to get a job as a librarian?
I'm thinking of obtaining my Masters degree in library science but am worried that I won't be able to find a full time job after graduation. I'm willing to move almost anywhere for a really good position.
How hard will it be for me to get a job?
Answer:
Significant Points
Librarians use the latest information technology to perform research, classify materials, and help students and library patrons seek information.
A master's degree in library science is required for most librarian positions, although school librarians also often need to meet State teaching license requirements.
Growth is expected to be as fast as the average and job opportunities are expected to be favorable, as a large number of librarians are likely to retire in the coming decade.
Twenty-five percent of librarians work part time. Public and college librarians often work weekends, evenings, and some holidays. School librarians usually have the same workday and vacation schedules as classroom teachers. Special librarians usually work normal business hours, but in fast-paced industries—such as advertising or legal services—they can work longer hours, when needed
Nature of the Work About this section
The traditional concept of a library is being redefined from a place to access paper records or books to one that also houses the most advanced electronic resources, including the Internet, digital libraries, and remote access to a wide range of information sources. Consequently, librarians, often called information professionals, combine traditional duties with tasks involving quickly changing technology. Librarians help people find information and use it effectively for personal and professional purposes. 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 to oversee the selection and organization of library materials. Librarians manage staff and develop and direct information programs and systems for the public and ensure that information is organized in a manner that meets users' needs.
Employment change. Employment of librarians is expected to grow by 8 percent between 2008 and 2018, which is as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth in the number of librarians will be limited by government budget constraints and the increasing use of electronic resources. Both will result in the hiring of fewer librarians and the replacement of librarians with less costly library technicians.
Jobs for librarians outside traditional settings will grow the fastest over the decade. Nontraditional librarian jobs include working as information brokers and working for private corporations, nonprofit organizations, and consulting firms. Many companies are turning to librarians because of their research and organizational skills and their knowledge of computer databases and library automation systems. Librarians can review vast amounts of information and analyze, evaluate, and organize it according to a company's specific needs. Librarians also are hired by organizations to set up information on the Internet. Librarians working in these settings may be classified as systems analysts, database specialists and trainers, webmasters or Web developers, or local area network (LAN) coordinators.
Library science is the study of information and ways to archive it for retrieval by others in institutions and/or on the Internet. The field prepares you to become a librarian in a public or private institution. You can receive a bachelor's degree in library science as well as a master's degree; and there are various entry- and advanced-level jobs available in the field.
Library science is the study of information and ways to archive it for retrieval by others in institutions and/or on the Internet. The field prepares you to become a librarian in a public or private institution. You can receive a bachelor's degree in library science as well as a master's degree; and there are various entry- and advanced-level jobs available in the field.
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