I have a questions for a smarty pants librarian type:
I think I am going to get my masters in Library Science, and in my research, I found that WNC has an on line program. Is this okay? Do I have to go to a 'name' school to be employable?
I went online and I found myself very employable, but I also went to a name school. However, most of the country is in need of librarians so as long as the school is accredited you should be fine. US News hasn't ranked library programs since 1999, so that list is so out of date it it not even worth purchasing. I do know offhand though Chappel Hill is one of the best if not the best in the country. I'm not sure if they have an online program.
Also, if you have any inkling of techinal skills or like the quiet a little more than you like people you may want to consider cataloging/technical services in the library world. You'd still be a librarian, but tech services/catalogers are in high demand. They're kinda like the accounts of library world and not that many folks want to be one, therefore jobs for catalogers are rather easy to get.
Three of our staff members have done the online programs through UT and they've all had no problem getting jobs. I did some of my program online, and it wasn't really all that bad.
The only drawback I see about UNC is that UNC-Chapel Hill, and Duke, and another NC school all have very well-known and very big library programs. That means that the market in NC for librarians is kinda flooded. Meaning you guys may have to relocate after you finish your degree.
Good luck and seriously, if you want to talk about it...I'm happy to help.
Thanks guys. NCCU has an online program and they are accredited, so maybe I can try there. I really need in state tuition.
I am hoping to be a school librarian so I have Henry hours. Maybe that isn't very likely, huh? I need to do more research before I jump into something. I have lately been struck by the fear that I will be working menial jobs that I hate for the rest of my life because I chose to get a lit. degree, lol. Ugh.
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I think I am going to get my masters in Library Science, and in my research, I found that WNC has an on line program. Is this okay? Do I have to go to a 'name' school to be employable?
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This shows accredited online programs.
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/elearning/tables/lib_reg_prof.htm
Also here is an ALA accredited list of all schools:
http://www.ala.org/ala/accreditation/lisdirb/Alphaaccred.htm
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Also, if you have any inkling of techinal skills or like the quiet a little more than you like people you may want to consider cataloging/technical services in the library world. You'd still be a librarian, but tech services/catalogers are in high demand. They're kinda like the accounts of library world and not that many folks want to be one, therefore jobs for catalogers are rather easy to get.
Three of our staff members have done the online programs through UT and they've all had no problem getting jobs. I did some of my program online, and it wasn't really all that bad.
The only drawback I see about UNC is that UNC-Chapel Hill, and Duke, and another NC school all have very well-known and very big library programs. That means that the market in NC for librarians is kinda flooded. Meaning you guys may have to relocate after you finish your degree.
Good luck and seriously, if you want to talk about it...I'm happy to help.
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I am hoping to be a school librarian so I have Henry hours. Maybe that isn't very likely, huh? I need to do more research before I jump into something. I have lately been struck by the fear that I will be working menial jobs that I hate for the rest of my life because I chose to get a lit. degree, lol. Ugh.
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