Library Science

Career Reference Collection

Click on a book title to locate its IUCAT record (IUCAT is the library's online catalog).

• Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types

  Describes careers in libraries, book publishing, magazine/newspaper publishing, research, etc. Gives preparation advice, daily duties, and suggestions for further reading.

• Career Opportunities in Library and Information Science

  Library trends, including the role of technology, are explained. A listing of various public and private organizations who hire library specialists is included.

• Straight from the Stacks: A Firsthand Guide to Careers in Library and Information Science

  Includes job descriptions for public, school media, academic, special, medical and law librarians.

Online Resources

To simultaneously search the websites listed below, Search the Library Science Page with the search box at the bottom of the page.

• American Association of Law Libraries

  Answers to frequently asked questions about law librarianship.

• American Library Association Education & Careers

  Links to information about library careers, training programs, placement services, and job listings from the American Library Association.

• Library Job Postings on the Internet

  Provides links to state and local library associations and career resources.

• Lisjobs.com

  Guide to online resources for librarians and information professionals. Provides job listings, which can be searched by state, and informative articles.

• Make the Library Your Career!

  From the University Library at California State University, Long Beach, this is subject guide to a career in librarianship. Includes general information, graduate school listings, specialties, and job opportunities.

• Medical Library Association Careers

  Career resources for those interested in medical librarianship.

• MLS Career Paths

  From the IU School of Library and Information Science, identifies career paths in librarianship and provides coursework, qualifications, and outlook information.

• School of Library and Information Science

  Information about the library science program at Indiana University, Bloomington.

• Special Libraries Association: Career Center

  Job postings, salary information, and informative articles on careers in special libraries.

Additional Resources

Library Science majors may also wish to view the Education and Museums web pages.

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