Let’s Talk About The Library
(The following information was taken from Chicago State University where I completed my Masters In Library and Information Studies degree and fron the American Library Association (ALA) website.)
Let’s Talk About The Library
(The following information was taken from Chicago State University where I completed my Masters In Library and Information Studies degree and fron the American Library Association (ALA) website.)
What Is Library Science?
Library science is a multidisciplinary field of study that focuses on the practices and management of libraries. Librarianship is the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information. The typical coursework to expect may include courses such as:
Information Science and Technology
Information and Communities
Librarianship and Professionalism
Organization of Information
Introduction to Library and Information Studies
Research Methods
Information Sources and Services
Information Technologies
Administration and Management
Public Libraries
Academic Libraries
School Media Centers
Special Libraries and Information Centers
Career Possibilities Of People With
Library Science Degrees
A degree in Library and Information Science prepares individuals to be future archivists, librarians, records managers and teachers
who work in private/public/state college, libraries and schools, government institutions, historical societies, hospitals, law offices, major corporations, museums, religious institutions and
research facilities.
Librarianship
Academic librarian
Digital services librarian
Law librarian
Medical librarian
Reference librarian
School librarian
Archiving
Archivist Research, organize, and preserve historical documents, art, and other materials
Digital archivist Create and maintain digital archives
Editing
Editor
Other careers
Communications outreach coordinator
Information officer
Library technician
Marketing and communications specialist
Research analyst
Teaching assistant