Librarian jobs

What are you most passionate about? Do things like art, biology, business, or technology captivate your interest? Becoming a librarian is a great career choice if you like helping others and also have a love for reading.

The term "librarian" refers to a professional who works in a range of institutions, such as museums, hospitals, corporations, public libraries, colleges, universities, and schools. Librarians are responsible for doing research, teaching, and connecting individuals to various technological resources as part of their jobs. Librarians are responsible for the creation of websites, the digitization of archives, and the management of social media. The goal of the job that librarians do is to link individuals of all ages to information, learning, and the community around them.

Financial Results and Prospects

The individual's credentials, as well as the nature, size, and location of the library, all have a role in determining the salary range for librarians and other library personnel. In 2018, the typical annual salary for librarians was 59,050 dollars, as stated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It has also been revealed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that job opportunities for librarians are anticipated to increase by 6 percent between the years 2018 and 2028. (This growth rate is comparable to the standard growth rate experienced by all vocations.)

Visit the Occupational Employment Statistics website for the most recent salary information for librarians at the national, state, and local levels.

Education

It is required to have a master's degree in library science (MLS), ideally earned from a school that is recognized by the American Library Association (ALA), for the majority of librarian employment in the majority of public, academic, and special libraries. Even though they do not need an MLS, school librarians still need to fulfill the state's criteria for teaching.

Selecting an American Library Association-Approved Program

For professional work in libraries, the great majority of companies demand a master's degree from an institution that is recognized by the ALA. Earning a degree from a school that has been recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) increases job mobility and gives more freedom. There are several schools and institutions in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico that offer master's degree programs that have earned ALA accreditation.

In the ALA's Directory of ALA-Accredited Master's Library and Information Studies, you can find further information on how to choose a library science program as well as a list of schools that have received accreditation.

The variety of occupations available in libraries expands in tandem with the expansion of library services. It is no longer the case that librarians are the sole professionals employed in libraries. Web developers, knowledge managers, and other types of IT workers often find work in libraries. There are a variety of specialized jobs available at libraries, some of which include youth workers, security officers, archivists, book conservators, school liaisons, social workers, and nonprofit managers for Friends group organizations.

A directory of schools that have been accredited by the ALA

There is further information on the educational requirements, work environment, and career outlook for librarians and library employees that can be found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook for Librarians that is maintained by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Emerging Trends

MLIS Skills in the Workplace is the title of a study that was compiled by the School of Library and Information Science at San José State University. This is an annual review and analysis of the most recent developments in the field of careers for information workers. This paper examines the job prospects available to persons who have earned a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree. [Note: MLIS stands for Master of Library and Information Science.] The research suggests that, in addition to the title of Librarian, the following list of typical job titles is illustrative of the different ways in which information gained from libraries is being employed in a variety of professional fields:

Application Developer

Emerging Technology Librarian

Archivist

Information Technology Specialist

Collection Care Technician

Knowledge Center Head of Operations

Communications Specialist/Writer

Library Product Manager

Conflicts Analyst

Litigation Intelligence Analyst

Curator of Oral History

Production and Marketing Specialist

Digital Initiatives Program Manager

Technology Hub Administrator

Document/Data Control Analyst

Workflow Analyst/Programmer

Analyst and Programmer of Workflow