[nabs-l] any library science majors

[Ashley Bramlett]

Justin,

good point. I've been told I'm good at research but it doesn't feel like it 
when I'm dealing with print sources.
Not all librarians provide reference services. I like history. part of me 
thought that if I got a  MLS degree that I could work in a history museum.
I also like the idea of running children's programs at a library, being a 
children's librarian.
In public libraries, the youth librarian does look for information, 
providing reference services to the public. But I do not know to what extent 
they do reference services.
Its just a thought I had since I have been told I'd make a good librarian or 
teacher. Maybe I can be a library assistant, meaning I'd work in a library 
without that MLS.
I just hope to get a entry level job meanwhile using my communication 
skills.

Ashley


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No, but there is going to be a very high amount of research and information 
gathering, because you will have to be able to find things for other people 
in databases after they've tried to and failed.
Some of that is knowing the databases and how to search, but you've got 
alot of that to do.  I have friends who have gone through that major.
It's a great field.
Justin

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Hi all,

I’m contemplating my career and have not ruled out grad school. But there is 
more work including reading and research in grad school which has kept me 
away so far.

I’ve thought about being a librarian. Are there any masters of library 
science degree seekers here?

I’ve never heard of a blind librarian either. I know some librarians work in 
talking books or adaptive technology areas, but they are sighted.
I’d be interested to know about your studies getting a MLS.
what school are you at? What types of classes do you have and how many 
credits is the program?
Thanks.

Ashley
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