INFORMATION/LIBRARY SCIENCE - Student Affairs

1 STRATEGIESWhat can I do with this degree? SCIENCEACADEMIC LIBRARIESU niversities and collegesSCHOOL LIBRARIES AND MEDIA CENTERST eachingAdministrationTechnical ServicesService to Faculty and StudentsReferenceCirculationTechnical ServicesAcquisitionsCatalogingSystem AutomationSpecial CollectionsMedia ServicesTeachingAdministration/Managemen tResearchPublishingK-12 SchoolsPublic and privatePublic school districtsMany states require a master's degree in libraryscience and a specialty certification. Some statesalso require teaching certification or studentteaching in a library /media or volunteer experience related to childrenand teaching is help teachers develop curricula, prepare lessonunits, team teach or provide staff usually include non-print media; mediacenter may house computer familiar with various to work both independently and with a master's degree in library or informationscience from a program accredited by the Ameri-can library Association (ALA).

2 Any bachelor's degree in liberal arts is good prepara-tion. Classes in communications, foreignlanguages, business management, computerscience and statistics can be undergraduate degree is useful whenworking with particular specialties such as art excellent computer work one-on-one with students and faculty orteach and present seminars. Others may work inmore technically-oriented positions such assystems design or database experience in business and management towork in part-time in a college or university library toexperience library work ServicesReferenceInformation and Referral ServicesYouth ServicesSpecial CollectionsTechnical ServicesAcquisitionsSerials ManagementCollection DevelopmentCatalogingSystem AutomationPreservationAdministrationMedi calLegalCorporateGovernmentScience/Techn icalArts/MusicCommunicationsPublishingNe wspapersTelecommunicationsAdvertising and MarketingAREASEMPLOYERSSTRATEGIES(Inform ation/ library SCIENCE , Page 2)

3 PUBLIC LIBRARIESC entral librariesLibrary branchesLibrary services to jails, retirement homes,hospitals, a broad liberal arts background and earn amaster's degree in library or information sci-ences from an ALA accredited many computer courses. Should enjoyworking with new librarians specialize in a particular subjectarea, such as government collections or technol-ogy, or a particular type of materials, such asmaps or , a flair for drama, a positive attitude andan enjoyment of children are important for thoseworking in youth services. May coordinateevents and plan programs for youth of all courses in child development and LIBRARIES AND INFORMATIONCENTERSL arge hospitals, medical schoolsLaw firms, law schools, bar associationsLarge corporationsIndustrial and scientific collectionsResearch labsLocal.

4 State and federal government agenciesNonprofit organizationsPublic librariesColleges and universitiesArt schoolsMuseums and art institutionsGalleriesHistorical societiesPublishing housesAdvertising and public relations agenciesNews organizations and electronic mediaPicture servicesMotion picture studiosTelevision stationsTrade and professional associationsEarn a master's degree in library or informationscience from an accredited positions require a bachelor's degree in a fieldrelated to the collection topic, business, SCIENCE , art, etc. Some require graduate degreein the field; such as many law librarians have thejuris of foreign languages may be required incertain collections librarians generally have inter-ests, skills, and knowledge related to work with particular populations in skills in research and a solid background ininformation collections exist on a countless array oftopics, not all are included here.

5 ( INFORMATION/LIBRARY SCIENCE , Page 3)AREASEMPLOYERSINFORMATION SYSTEMS/TECHNOLOGYD esign/DevelopmentManagement/OperationDat abase AdministrationComputer SupportNetwork AdministrationProgrammingSystems AnalystTrainingLibrariesPublic, academic and specialData processing centersCorporationsResearch centersGovernmentUniversitiesProfessiona ls involved in information systems helporganizations with the storage, retrieval, andmanagement of records or information andincorporate and support information technologyinto an undergraduate degree in management informa-tion systems (MIS) or computer SCIENCE is thepreferred background before earning a master'sin information a strong computer background in program-ming skills using several languages, variousoperating systems, database management,software and employment opportunities through pro-duct-related certification or by earning CertifiedComputing Professional (CCP) status conferredby the Institute for Certification of ComputingProfessionals to those who pass an examinationand meet various related experience through internships, co-opsor part-time excellent written and oral communicationskills.

6 May work with technical and non-techni-cal to work well in a SERVICESI nformation service agenciesResearch centersSelf-employed/consultingLarge corporationsProvide information research and services tocorporations, writers or individuals needinginformation or references on a excellent research, writing and organiza-tional in an industry or subject area may undergraduate curriculum with coursesin business to gain an understanding of market-ing ( INFORMATION/LIBRARY SCIENCE , Page 4)AREASEMPLOYERSSTRATEGIESP repared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1998)UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA EmployerELECTRONIC PUBLISHINGD atabase producersDistributors of electronic publicationsElectronic publishersSelf-employedCreate and distribute publications in writing skills through classes in English,journalism or technical advanced World Wide Web page design information Qualifications important to the field include theability to work well with people, good writtenand oral communication skills, intelligenceand curiosity.

7 Research and computer skills,an eye for detail and a general love oflearning are also essential. Understanding trends in media, computers/technology, and publishing is important tosuccess in profession. Virtually any undergraduate degree can offergood preparation for graduate programs. Supplement undergraduate curriculum withcourses in communications, media, compu-ters, business or technology. Some areas ofinformation or library SCIENCE may requirerelated bachelor's or master's degrees. Choose master's degree programs in library orinformation SCIENCE that are accredited bythe American library Association to maxi-mize employment opportunities. A doctorate, either or DLS, may berequired for research and university teachingin information SCIENCE programs or to reachthe highest levels of library administration.

8 Currently most library SCIENCE professionalswork in school and academic libraries, butemployment opportunities are growing mostfor information scientists in untraditionalsettings such as corporations, consultingfirms and information brokers and in settingsinvolving information on the Internet.