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Posted by Ayla on October 15, 2003, at 1:24:20
Hey there! How ya doing today? Well I've really been thinking about it and I think I really do want to be a librarian. So I am ready to start looking into it but it's really overwhelming and I don't really know where to begin. At my local community college I have about 4 math classes to take before I could start working towards my goal (degree??) I don't really know what level of education is required for this. So any info. would be MUCH appreciated. Thanks so much,
Ayla
Posted by fallsfall on October 15, 2003, at 16:20:12
In reply to Question for ya fallsfall, posted by Ayla on October 15, 2003, at 1:24:20
Libraries are awesome places to work.
Libraries employ people of various levels. The gold standard is the MLS (Master's of Library Science) - so that takes 4 years for the Bachelor's degree and another 2 for the Master's. If you don't want to do all that, they employ people from High School diploma on up to do various things.
I have a Master's degree in Math (I am a computer scientist). When I am out on disability for depression I start getting back into the world by volunteering at the library. Last time I was hired as a parttime children's librarian, and tomorrow I will apply for a parttime position doing cataloging and technology stuff. Those kinds of positions don't pay a lot if you don't have and MLS. But they really are fun.
There are lots of different kinds of libraries - public, public school, university, corporations have libraries, too. So you can end up choosing what kinds of people you will work with.
Go to a college search site and find a school that has an MLS program so you can see what kinds of things you teach. Then you may have a better idea of what kind of work you want to do.
Good luck - let me know what you think!
Posted by Ayla on October 15, 2003, at 16:50:40
In reply to Libraries » Ayla, posted by fallsfall on October 15, 2003, at 16:20:12
Hi there! Good afternoon! Well last night I did a bit of research and found out about the MLS and there are lots of schools that offer this online. I don't know if they are fibbing or what but it says it takes 1-2 years that way. So tell me what you think about that. I think I will do it anyway though even if it does take 4. I am very excited about this I don't know if it's the meds. kicking in or what but it feels really clear and I feel focused. For the 1st. time I am not 2nd guessing myself. Yay I'm gonna be a librarian!!! Thanks for listening since I've just decided what to do with my life it's nice to have someone to share it with. Also thanks for the info., very helpful :)
Thanks again,
Ayla
Posted by HannahW on October 15, 2003, at 22:26:16
In reply to Re: Libraries » fallsfall, posted by Ayla on October 15, 2003, at 16:50:40
Good for you, Ayla! Having direction is a wonderful motivator.
The web sites you saw for getting a degree in 1-2 years most likely assumed that you are starting out with a bachelor's degree. Or if it was for a bachelor's, usually they assume you are starting out with the equivalent of an associates degree.
A couple of things to think about--
Once you finish up the first two years of college (all the basic, general requirements), there are lots of different ways to earn your degree, other than the traditional way. (Although, personally, if you CAN do it the traditional way, I would highly recommend it just for the experience.) For example, my husband had his first two years finished through a community college. Then he went to a local private college which had a program which met only one night per week for 15 months. Then he was done!
Four math classes can seem like a lot, but don't be discouraged. You don't have to finish them before you can start taking other classes that you find more interesting. You just have to take them some time before you graduate. I'm taking classes online at Regis University. They have an accelerated format where the semesters are only 8 weeks instead of 16. You might look into something like that.
Congratulations on making an important decision! If you went in the direction of being a school librarian, I know they're in pretty high demand. It seems no one majors in library science anymore.
Posted by fallsfall on October 16, 2003, at 6:16:24
In reply to Re: Libraries, posted by HannahW on October 15, 2003, at 22:26:16
Ayla,
I'm so glad you are excited. Libraries are so interesting and really a lot of fun.
If you can find even 2 hours a week to volunteer you can get a taste of things, and meet some people who can help you understand the field better.
You go, girl!
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