LIS Careers
Professional Development
There is a tremendous diversity in the kinds of employment and the variety of jobs available to holders of the MLIS degree that range from traditional library to corporate settings. The knowledge and proficiency gained through information studies are excellent preparation for a broad range of careers including:
- Academic Librarian
- Adult Services Librarian
- Archivist
- AV Librarian
- Cataloging Librarian
- Collection Development Librarian
- Community College Librarian
- Consulting Project Manager for OCLC
- Corporate Librarian
- Cybrarian
- Database Manager
- Education Services Coordinator
- Head Librarian
- Information Entrepreneur
- Law Librarian
- Library of Congress Librarian
- News Librarian
- Public Librarian
- Public Services Librarian
- Rare Book Cataloger
- School Library Media Coordinator
- Sci-Tech Librarian
- Serials and Documents Librarian
- Special Librarian
- Systems Administrator
- Technical Services Librarian
- Youth Services Librarian
LIS Career Outlook
US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook:
This link to the librarian page gives details about nature of work, working conditions, training, other qualifications and advancement, employment, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations. bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm
ALA Careers in Libraries:
American Library Association’s website is designed for those new to the profession. One can learn about the characteristics and values of a librarian, possible careers, preparation for the job, and available scholarships and financial assistance information. http://www.ala.org/ala/hrdr/librarycareerssite/home.htm
School Librarianship as a Career:
This resource from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is an informative tool that shows the roles and responsibilities of the school library media specialist as well as information on job hunting and ideas for recruitment. link to AASL
