I am a Library Assistant II and I really love the atmosphere and working and helping the patrons. I do not have any type of education for this so if anyone was looking to do something similar but didn’t get a chance to go to school you can still work within the library!
100%! Job listings vary greatly by location (/any number of factors) - I lived close to my MLIS, so there were always students to fill library assistant positions and make them more competitive for those interested in applying without a background in library sciences 😊 so glad you love your job!
hi dear i need to take some suggestions for this work..i dnt have any experience hut i want to work as an librarian.i live in sydney.i need help regarding this
@@soothingocean1667 hi, same here. I live in Sydney too and was looking forward to work as a librarian. But I don't mind starting as a library assistant either. This video is actually part of my job hunting research.
I’d love to volunteer in my local library to get some bookish experience, but I definitely hadn’t thought about all the other bits. It’s interesting to hear your experience 😂
Thank you so much for this kind comment! I pulled together a few different videos I've done on librarianship, MLIS, and Simmons in a playlist titled "librarian-ing" on my channel. Please let me know if there's anything specific I can address and I'll be happy to in a future video :)
So happy to find another librarian's channel.😀 I'm finishing my first year in my MLIS in Montreal. I also met people who didn't have any experience in the library fields before entering the program. I worked in a public library for about 3 years and it inspired me to do a MLIS. I'm currently working in a medical archives center during my masters. :) Thank you for saying that the love of reading is great, but it doesn't define our job that is about management most of the time (at least, for me).
Congrats on finishing up your first year of MLIS! I totally agree that management is of huge importance in our field. Hope you (and your medical archives position, wowza) are doing well during the current insanity 💖
Thank you for sharing this fun video. I have been working in the College of Microneisa-FSM Library for over 29 years. The best job I have ever landed for it is fun and I love every minute of being working in the library. I love reading and this very compliments my career as I read those materials related to the library and archives profession. By listening and watching your video have given me ideas how to further my career. Thank you.
I'm so glad to gear that Joey! I have a few other videos up about my experience at Simmons and general librarian stuff, if you'd like to check those out? Feel free to leave me any questions to answer in my next one!
It's definitely an unexpected curveball! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll be able to safely get back to job hunting and enjoying all aspects of libraries soon 💕
Mainly, I got experience working as a “library assistant.” Mainly, this term was used to describe anyone working in the library who didn’t already have their MLIS and primarily went to students pursuing their masters (since the towns where I worked were in close proximity to a great program). Other experiences you might be able to get include an internship through one of your classes, working for professors, or volunteering through different clubs at your program (for ex: prison book drives were big volunteering days at Simmons and the club that organized them were actively supporting libraries for incarcerated users year-round). Hope this helps!
I've loved books and working with kids since forever. I was a library aid in middle school and also volunteered at my local library for a long time, in addition to volunteering in a school library and working with kids on learning to read. I am actually doing my master's in occupational therapy right now, but I am looking at a possible backup plan in case things don't work out. I'd like to be an elementary school librarian if I change majors.
I've been practicing librarianship for 7 years in an academic community here in the Philippines. I would appreciate it if you could make videos about employers or schools that offer scholarships for MLIS so that we can qualify as full-time librarians in the US
I’ve volunteered at a public library before and I really want to find a library assistant job but because I don’t have a degree I’ve been turned down many times. I definitely need to do more research but this video was a really helpful start thank you!
Knowing that you enjoy the library environment as a volunteer is already a huge step! Requirements for a degree vary from town to town or state to state (I'm on the East Coast), so it could help if you're able to try your applications in a wider area. Working as a student (should you decide to pursue a degree!) is also much easier. Good luck with your librarianship!
Thank you for such an informative video! I am about to start a MLIS in September and your videos are so exciting and helpful to me. I do love people in addition to books. I was wondering, would you recommend any like "technical" books as an introduction to the masters? Some book that you found particularly helpful/interesting. Many people complain about the content of these MLIS being boring (even though they love the librarian job, they hated the masters). What is your opinion about this? :)
Congrats on starting your degree! I didn't do much prep-reading for mu courses beyond assigned books and articles, but have heard great things about Sacred Stacks by Nancy Maxwell and The Library Book by Susan Orlean. If you haven't looked through it yet, this reddit has some super helpful links www.reddit.com/r/Libraries/comments/1zzuax/best_books_to_prep_for_my_mlis_program/ I'm so excited for you as you start on this journey! I think the best way to not find the content boring is to intern/work through your Masters so that you have real-world application to pull from!
I’m going back to school to finish my associates and move forward from there. I found a job posting as a Librarian assistant. Any advice on how to set up the perfect resume to get hired?
Congrats on going back to school! I think the ~perfect~ resume changes for each job (I know it's time consuming). If you use keywords from their posting in your resume as well as your cover letter, it might help you stand out! Be sure to highlight your most relevant experience, but if you have space to feature things you're pursuing in school (specific classes or clubs that you're part of) this can also lead to fun ice-breaker questions during your interview! One of my early job interviewers cracked up when they saw that I was part of a swing dancing group... and that tidbit was strategically (read: accidentally) placed next to my second-language fluency. Both therefore came up in the interview and helped make me stick out! I hope this helps and would also recommend looking up some templates for the organization of your information online. Google docs have some nice options, and there are plenty of cool, creative examples out there:)
This idea of degree to be librarian has baffled me at age 12 when file cards were used. Most people in 70 80s weren't familiarized with them not saying people were dumb, it's that they were aggravating., it was hard for my school librarian, thank God she had me, I was a book shelfer, card filler,broom pusher, trashcan emptier,duster , after two years at 16 i was better that her😂, but she was very pretty. I couldn't wait to see my librarian back then and miss her all the time that was good days. Nothing electronic distracting people pure physical, social and verbal understanding learning interactions where chalk ruled and it's a powerful toolkit for when life around you is going crazy for wifi, cruise control and air-conditioning and you'll know that , and not become a technological crashed zombie . I have good memories and wisdom thank God
Hi! I'm in my sophomore year of college as an undergraduate and I am double majoring in political science and public policy. Having not liked the public policy side of things, I'm looking into other fields. I took a career quiz offered by my university, which is why I am now looking into library science. The field seems interesting and I'm excited to learn more about it! However, I was curious if you have any thoughts regarding what bachelor degree(s) make sense for working towards a MLIS later on. I'm looking into my school's information science program, but I'm not sure if it makes sense continuing poli sci if I decide to switch career paths? I've really enjoyed political science, but I'm not sure that it can be applied to library science. Do you have any insight? Otherwise, I appreciate the video! It was very helpful.
Hi! When it comes to undergraduate degrees, I’ve met librarians who followed every possible path. Personally, I have a BA in English and a minor in Irish Studies 🤷🏼♀️ I have friends who did history and went on to work in archives and others who studied computer science and are now cataloguers. There are even ways to take your undergrad degree (or a masters) and apply it directly to your job as a librarian - for example, by becoming a subject librarian in a university. There are librarian/information professional positions with the UN and governing bodies. You could look into doing a summer internship through USAJobs, even! Part of what makes this field so interesting is the diversity of information application 😊 I’m not sure if that answers your question exactly, but hope you’re feeling excited for this possible change in plans!
@@randomlibrarian This helps, thank you! I suppose I wanted to ask because I feel that the "obvious" choice for a librarian would be something more like english or english lit. Of course, I now know that is not the case.
Hi don't have any certificate or diploma in library science but i would like to work in a library. I asked to work in schools as volunteer trainees but they didn't care. How can i do it. 😢 i am a Srilankan
Thank you for this video! I'm starting my MLIS in the fall and my advisor recently told me I need to work on a CV website for librarianship. Do you have any tips with this? I'm struggling to find librarian-specific website tips for reference. Thank you!!
Hi Mia! I haven’t had to make one but would suggest taking a look at lib guides from university libraries - they’re often chock full of great references 😊 good luck!
Hallo, I have a questions , in my country it is necessary studied 4 years in university to became a librarian it is like a bachelor in librarianship, so in your country it is necessary get a any kind of degree and after study Master degree in Library and Information Science to became a librarian ?
I love hearing about how librarianship is different worldwide, thank you for commenting! While there are a few schools that offer a bachelor in librarianship, the gold-standard for librarian positions is the MLIS. For the most part, the degree is often listed as a requirement or a preference on library job applications.
Hi! So looking for a major job change wanting to leave the high stress corporate business world and looking to be happy. Long story short... looking to find out how to become a library media specialist for elementary or private schools. I am locate in VA any advance on where to start? Thanks 😊
How exciting- congrats on getting started! I'd suggest looking up/reaching out to a few schools in your area to best assess their requirements for such a position 😊 That way you'll be able to decide on a program (likely a hybrid/specialized school media MLIS degree) with your ideal job in mind. Good luck!
Hi! :) Thanks so much for all this information! Curious - what other ways were your professors using their MLIS and what other career paths are there? I have interest in working in museums/archives as well. Was everyone able to customize their degree/classes?
A lot of my professors had interesting working history! A bunch of them had started their careers in a different country, before making their ways to Simmons/the US for research/teaching opportunities. One of my mentors worked for a catering company, there are different specialized libraries (I work in a French-language collection, there are law libraries, medical libraries, libraries in schools etc.), and so much moreeee! Archive studies as a major couldn't fit into my schedule, but wow those classes are crazy interesting! At Simmons, you can choose a track for archives or school librarianship or take a more general MLIS and pick and choose which classes you want to take. Let me know if you have any more questions, I could chat about this forever 💖
@@randomlibrarian Thank you for the reply! That's so interesting. Did they share what they researched? I agree, archives are really interesting. That's good classes could be chosen. Did you have peers that knew what direction they wanted to go right away? As far as experience goes, I assume that means in everything at the library if volunteering at one? (teaching, story time, tutoring etc?) Could other places work as experience as well? Thanks so much for your advice!
I really wanna be a librarian, but my educational background is English Language and Literature. And in my country, it's kinda hard to apply a job as a librarian when we don't graduate from Library Science 😢 Btw, thank you for the video, it's very useful!
Hi Gina, thank you for commenting! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video 😊I also got my BA in English language and lit before getting my MLIS 📚 I find the differences for training in different countries to be so interesting (but wish they weren't working against you right now 🙁)
Thank you. So that means I also can be a librarian if I take my master in Library Science? Thank you so much for this, I'm so excited! I tried to apply for internship as library staff, but it's hard since it's still pandemic time. Once again, thank you 😊
@@ginahn387 that's how it worked for me! I don't know of many schools that offer an undergraduate degree in library sciences, but I was also late to the game in realizing that is what I wanted to be! Good luck, you got this!
Yes, me too! I knew I want to be a librarian when I was in my final year in the university. But I'm sure there will be many ways and chances. Thank you very much 😊
Thank you for such informative videos! I'm a 2020 graduate looking for volunteer or employment opportunities in a library, but I have been struggling to find any openings due to COVID. Do you know of any libraries or organizations that have been hiring volunteers remotely? I'm applying to schools for an MLIS currently, but I would feel better having some experience in the field prior to committing to a program.
Congrats on your applications - you got this! I haven't heard of any programs like what you're looking for, but I wouldn't let that stop you! I would suggest reaching out to libraries that interest you, including an outline of the ways you could help them from a distance. We're all figuring out a new way of librarianship, and I bet that at least one of the libraries you reach out to would be thrilled to have extra help. Good luck!
Hi Priyanka, I prioritised countries were I spoke the native language and set up alarms on LinkedIn for jobs that matched my criteria. Then, I applied for anything that didn’t have nationality or a pre-existing right to work in the country as a requirement. Hope this helps!
Hi Jessica, thanks for commenting! Some schools offer an undergraduate degree in librarianship, but most people I went to grad school studied something they were passionate about for their bachelor's. I have a degree in English lit and, while I do think having to read a lot for my degree gave me a base to work from, you definitely don't have to go this route. I have benefits, but not a 401k at my place of employment. This definitely varies from place to place - I worked part-time in a handful of libraries for experience prior to having my MLIS, and there I didnt have either benefits or a 401k, though we did have some type of retirement fund. Again, salary will depend on where you work and your qualifications - law librarians need both an MLIS and a JD, so they're really well-compensated when compared to different public or non-profit spaces! All I can suggest is to look into library-soecific job sites in the area where you are/want to be to get an idea for compensation. Hope this helps!
Hi randomlibrarian I have a lot of questions about field of MLIS . Actually I am applying for degree of MLIS now but I have concerns becouse I am from Turkey and I didn't see any immigrant librarian so you think. Is this job good for an immigrant or what are challenges for us? Thank you
This is an amazing question! I know of a few grants and programs that could be helpful, but want to do a bit of research before touching base. Feel free to email me at randomlibrarians@gmail.com and I'll see what I can do to help 😊
i'm in my 30s and only have a high school diploma. do you think it possible for me to become a librarian and how would i go about making changes to my resume to reflect my interests in this field because i truly believe it's the career i want to do for the rest of my life.
What a wonderful thing, to find the career you want to do- welcome to team library 🥳 I’d recommend asking librarians in your area about how they prepared for/got their jobs! I’ve worked with amazing library workers who joined the team with a similar background- some of whom went on to get their MLIS with the library’s encouragement! Hiring requirements can vary from library to library, so your local teams are your best resource 😊 best of luck!
I meet a beautiful librarian once i just came into the place of business to read a couple books i didn't bug her i just glanced for a bit then finished taking notes from the book it was extremely peaceful
Hy i am from India Currently doing master in Library Science can you pls tell the procedure how to work as a librarian in Us I have to dream to live in United States ??
Hi JB, I don't have any lived experience from anywhere else to the US, but I found my job in France by setting an alert on LinkedIn for "librarian" and "France," then applied for one that sounded perfect for me and also didn't mention needing french nationality. Might be easiest if you have a specialized field of study?
You might be able to be in certain communities, but everywhere I’ve lived requires a specialised masters degree (usually following a bachelors in education) and a teaching license. Good luck!
I think the two are very similar! The ultimate degree you attain depends on your school - Simmons offers an MLIS program, so that's the degree I have :)
Hello My name is Tanu Rathi and I am from India. I needed your help.I want to do internship in library science. I have completed my Master in Library Science in (Master in Library and Information Science). And I have 5 year experience in teaching children and 2 years experience in library works . And now I want to experience the library. I love reading and studying plzzzz help. If I am eligible for internship then please send me the details and tell me what is the process. Can my visa be sponsored for internship? Please provide information. You give me all the details. Thanks and Regards
I have done bachelors in library science So can i do master from canada 🇨🇦 and get a job there I have a dream of working as a librarian in canada Pay doesn't matter but can i find a job after doing masters what's your opinion I am from india thanks 😊
I wish I had better advice about international librarianship! If you want to pursue a masters, I don't see why you couldn't do so in Canada and intern/work there. Good luck!
Hi Brookie! It depends on the library and where you are. I'm from Massassachuetts, where its often listed as "preferred." But, because we have Simmons (which has a great MLIS program in Boston), you're often competing against someone who already has/is working towards their degree. Even if you don't yet have plans to get a master's, your cover letter is the place to shine and set your application apart. You got this!
Hi!!! I have sooo many questions. I've just recently become interested in the idea of becoming a librarian. I was wondering if I could e-mail you or something? Thanks :) Have a great day!
Oh...you need college huh? Crap! Funny how that thought never even crossed my mind. I always thought it was more or less like a trade school career but not really.
I have worked in libraries that hired from within the community, degree or no degree, but my lived experience has definitely been made easier by pursuing/having my MLIS! I happened to start my career in libraries close to a great Library Science program, which made competition much stiffer, but don't want to speak to the whole field since I know my experience is very US-centric and, even more specifically, northeast-centric. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Generally, you need a bachelor's degree (doesn't matter what major it is) and then a masters degree in library/information science to be considered a full-fledged librarian.
Hi don't have any certificate or diploma in library science but i would like to work in a library. I asked to work in schools as volunteer trainees but they didn't care. How can i do it. 😢 i am a Srilankan
Hi don't have any certificate or diploma in library science but i would like to work in a library. I asked to work in schools as volunteer trainees but they didn't care. How can i do it. 😢 i am a Srilankan
I am a Library Assistant II and I really love the atmosphere and working and helping the patrons. I do not have any type of education for this so if anyone was looking to do something similar but didn’t get a chance to go to school you can still work within the library!
100%! Job listings vary greatly by location (/any number of factors) - I lived close to my MLIS, so there were always students to fill library assistant positions and make them more competitive for those interested in applying without a background in library sciences 😊 so glad you love your job!
hi dear i need to take some suggestions for this work..i dnt have any experience hut i want to work as an librarian.i live in sydney.i need help regarding this
@@soothingocean1667 hi, same here. I live in Sydney too and was looking forward to work as a librarian. But I don't mind starting as a library assistant either. This video is actually part of my job hunting research.
I've been seriously looking into library science. This might be for me!
Good luck! You have totally got this :) Let me know if you have any questions!
I’d love to volunteer in my local library to get some bookish experience, but I definitely hadn’t thought about all the other bits. It’s interesting to hear your experience 😂
It’s so interesting to get a glimpse of what it takes to be a librarian. I would love to hear about your own personal experience.
Thank you so much for this kind comment! I pulled together a few different videos I've done on librarianship, MLIS, and Simmons in a playlist titled "librarian-ing" on my channel. Please let me know if there's anything specific I can address and I'll be happy to in a future video :)
So happy to find another librarian's channel.😀 I'm finishing my first year in my MLIS in Montreal. I also met people who didn't have any experience in the library fields before entering the program. I worked in a public library for about 3 years and it inspired me to do a MLIS. I'm currently working in a medical archives center during my masters. :) Thank you for saying that the love of reading is great, but it doesn't define our job that is about management most of the time (at least, for me).
Congrats on finishing up your first year of MLIS! I totally agree that management is of huge importance in our field. Hope you (and your medical archives position, wowza) are doing well during the current insanity 💖
So are you a librarian now
I am considering getting my MLIS so please make the next video! I am so happy I found your videos!
Hi Tina! Thank you for stopping by and congrats on working towards an MLIS :) do you have any specific questions? I'm so happy to help!
Thank you for sharing this fun video. I have been working in the College of Microneisa-FSM Library for over 29 years. The best job I have ever landed for it is fun and I love every minute of being working in the library. I love reading and this very compliments my career as I read those materials related to the library and archives profession. By listening and watching your video have given me ideas how to further my career. Thank you.
Please do make a video on your MLIS experience and advice. This helped alot
I'm so glad to gear that Joey! I have a few other videos up about my experience at Simmons and general librarian stuff, if you'd like to check those out? Feel free to leave me any questions to answer in my next one!
Thank you, I thinking of getting my mlis . This was very helpful
Covid wont even let me explore job options physically. I’m screwed 🤦🏻♀️
It's definitely an unexpected curveball! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll be able to safely get back to job hunting and enjoying all aspects of libraries soon 💕
Thank you. This is helpful in making my decision.
How do you get experience while working on your Masters in Librarian Science? What experience you get and how did you go about for finding experience?
Mainly, I got experience working as a “library assistant.” Mainly, this term was used to describe anyone working in the library who didn’t already have their MLIS and primarily went to students pursuing their masters (since the towns where I worked were in close proximity to a great program). Other experiences you might be able to get include an internship through one of your classes, working for professors, or volunteering through different clubs at your program (for ex: prison book drives were big volunteering days at Simmons and the club that organized them were actively supporting libraries for incarcerated users year-round). Hope this helps!
I've loved books and working with kids since forever. I was a library aid in middle school and also volunteered at my local library for a long time, in addition to volunteering in a school library and working with kids on learning to read. I am actually doing my master's in occupational therapy right now, but I am looking at a possible backup plan in case things don't work out. I'd like to be an elementary school librarian if I change majors.
Both plans sound like amazing ones!
Great video and nice tips!
I've been practicing librarianship for 7 years in an academic community here in the Philippines. I would appreciate it if you could make videos about employers or schools that offer scholarships for MLIS so that we can qualify as full-time librarians in the US
beautiful work
I’ve volunteered at a public library before and I really want to find a library assistant job but because I don’t have a degree I’ve been turned down many times. I definitely need to do more research but this video was a really helpful start thank you!
Knowing that you enjoy the library environment as a volunteer is already a huge step! Requirements for a degree vary from town to town or state to state (I'm on the East Coast), so it could help if you're able to try your applications in a wider area. Working as a student (should you decide to pursue a degree!) is also much easier. Good luck with your librarianship!
Yes i am interested ☺️ to hear about your experience in Simmons University. from India'
Thank you for such an informative video! I am about to start a MLIS in September and your videos are so exciting and helpful to me. I do love people in addition to books. I was wondering, would you recommend any like "technical" books as an introduction to the masters? Some book that you found particularly helpful/interesting.
Many people complain about the content of these MLIS being boring (even though they love the librarian job, they hated the masters). What is your opinion about this? :)
Congrats on starting your degree! I didn't do much prep-reading for mu courses beyond assigned books and articles, but have heard great things about Sacred Stacks by Nancy Maxwell and The Library Book by Susan Orlean. If you haven't looked through it yet, this reddit has some super helpful links www.reddit.com/r/Libraries/comments/1zzuax/best_books_to_prep_for_my_mlis_program/ I'm so excited for you as you start on this journey! I think the best way to not find the content boring is to intern/work through your Masters so that you have real-world application to pull from!
@@randomlibrarian thank you so much, I will need to check those book and link out :)
I’m going back to school to finish my associates and move forward from there. I found a job posting as a Librarian assistant. Any advice on how to set up the perfect resume to get hired?
Congrats on going back to school! I think the ~perfect~ resume changes for each job (I know it's time consuming). If you use keywords from their posting in your resume as well as your cover letter, it might help you stand out! Be sure to highlight your most relevant experience, but if you have space to feature things you're pursuing in school (specific classes or clubs that you're part of) this can also lead to fun ice-breaker questions during your interview! One of my early job interviewers cracked up when they saw that I was part of a swing dancing group... and that tidbit was strategically (read: accidentally) placed next to my second-language fluency. Both therefore came up in the interview and helped make me stick out! I hope this helps and would also recommend looking up some templates for the organization of your information online. Google docs have some nice options, and there are plenty of cool, creative examples out there:)
This idea of degree to be librarian has baffled me at age 12 when file cards were used. Most people in 70 80s weren't familiarized with them not saying people were dumb, it's that they were aggravating., it was hard for my school librarian, thank God she had me, I was a book shelfer, card filler,broom pusher, trashcan emptier,duster , after two years at 16 i was better that her😂, but she was very pretty. I couldn't wait to see my librarian back then and miss her all the time that was good days. Nothing electronic distracting people pure physical, social and verbal understanding learning interactions where chalk ruled and it's a powerful toolkit for when life around you is going crazy for wifi, cruise control and air-conditioning and you'll know that , and not become a technological crashed zombie . I have good memories and wisdom thank God
hi dear i want to start as an library asisitant need hep regariding this..i.live in sydney
Hi! I'm in my sophomore year of college as an undergraduate and I am double majoring in political science and public policy. Having not liked the public policy side of things, I'm looking into other fields. I took a career quiz offered by my university, which is why I am now looking into library science. The field seems interesting and I'm excited to learn more about it! However, I was curious if you have any thoughts regarding what bachelor degree(s) make sense for working towards a MLIS later on. I'm looking into my school's information science program, but I'm not sure if it makes sense continuing poli sci if I decide to switch career paths? I've really enjoyed political science, but I'm not sure that it can be applied to library science. Do you have any insight? Otherwise, I appreciate the video! It was very helpful.
Hi! When it comes to undergraduate degrees, I’ve met librarians who followed every possible path. Personally, I have a BA in English and a minor in Irish Studies 🤷🏼♀️ I have friends who did history and went on to work in archives and others who studied computer science and are now cataloguers. There are even ways to take your undergrad degree (or a masters) and apply it directly to your job as a librarian - for example, by becoming a subject librarian in a university. There are librarian/information professional positions with the UN and governing bodies. You could look into doing a summer internship through USAJobs, even! Part of what makes this field so interesting is the diversity of information application 😊 I’m not sure if that answers your question exactly, but hope you’re feeling excited for this possible change in plans!
@@randomlibrarian This helps, thank you! I suppose I wanted to ask because I feel that the "obvious" choice for a librarian would be something more like english or english lit. Of course, I now know that is not the case.
Hi don't have any certificate or diploma in library science but i would like to work in a library. I asked to work in schools as volunteer trainees but they didn't care. How can i do it. 😢 i am a Srilankan
hi! I'm studying information science and library management for under graduated program in bangladesh and i want to be a librarian
I am currently trying to look for easy jobs. I’m 16 and this seems pretty easy.
it’s not 😅
Thank you for this video! I'm starting my MLIS in the fall and my advisor recently told me I need to work on a CV website for librarianship. Do you have any tips with this? I'm struggling to find librarian-specific website tips for reference. Thank you!!
Hi Mia! I haven’t had to make one but would suggest taking a look at lib guides from university libraries - they’re often chock full of great references 😊 good luck!
Great video.
Hallo, I have a questions , in my country it is necessary studied 4 years in university to became a librarian it is like a bachelor in librarianship, so in your country it is necessary get a any kind of degree and after study Master degree in Library and Information Science to became a librarian ?
I love hearing about how librarianship is different worldwide, thank you for commenting! While there are a few schools that offer a bachelor in librarianship, the gold-standard for librarian positions is the MLIS. For the most part, the degree is often listed as a requirement or a preference on library job applications.
Hi! So looking for a major job change wanting to leave the high stress corporate business world and looking to be happy. Long story short... looking to find out how to become a library media specialist for elementary or private schools. I am locate in VA any advance on where to start? Thanks 😊
How exciting- congrats on getting started! I'd suggest looking up/reaching out to a few schools in your area to best assess their requirements for such a position 😊 That way you'll be able to decide on a program (likely a hybrid/specialized school media MLIS degree) with your ideal job in mind. Good luck!
I'm a linguistics major student, it's always a dream of mine to be a librarian, can I become one if I graduate with this degree?
Good deeds 🙌💯
thank you for stopping by!
Hi! :) Thanks so much for all this information! Curious - what other ways were your professors using their MLIS and what other career paths are there? I have interest in working in museums/archives as well. Was everyone able to customize their degree/classes?
A lot of my professors had interesting working history! A bunch of them had started their careers in a different country, before making their ways to Simmons/the US for research/teaching opportunities. One of my mentors worked for a catering company, there are different specialized libraries (I work in a French-language collection, there are law libraries, medical libraries, libraries in schools etc.), and so much moreeee!
Archive studies as a major couldn't fit into my schedule, but wow those classes are crazy interesting! At Simmons, you can choose a track for archives or school librarianship or take a more general MLIS and pick and choose which classes you want to take. Let me know if you have any more questions, I could chat about this forever 💖
@@randomlibrarian Thank you for the reply! That's so interesting. Did they share what they researched?
I agree, archives are really interesting. That's good classes could be chosen. Did you have peers that knew what direction they wanted to go right away?
As far as experience goes, I assume that means in everything at the library if volunteering at one? (teaching, story time, tutoring etc?) Could other places work as experience as well? Thanks so much for your advice!
This is exactly my question I need a degree that I can use in both libraries and museums
I really wanna be a librarian, but my educational background is English Language and Literature. And in my country, it's kinda hard to apply a job as a librarian when we don't graduate from Library Science 😢
Btw, thank you for the video, it's very useful!
Hi Gina, thank you for commenting! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video 😊I also got my BA in English language and lit before getting my MLIS 📚 I find the differences for training in different countries to be so interesting (but wish they weren't working against you right now 🙁)
Thank you. So that means I also can be a librarian if I take my master in Library Science? Thank you so much for this, I'm so excited!
I tried to apply for internship as library staff, but it's hard since it's still pandemic time.
Once again, thank you 😊
@@ginahn387 that's how it worked for me! I don't know of many schools that offer an undergraduate degree in library sciences, but I was also late to the game in realizing that is what I wanted to be! Good luck, you got this!
Yes, me too! I knew I want to be a librarian when I was in my final year in the university. But I'm sure there will be many ways and chances. Thank you very much 😊
Thank you for such informative videos! I'm a 2020 graduate looking for volunteer or employment opportunities in a library, but I have been struggling to find any openings due to COVID. Do you know of any libraries or organizations that have been hiring volunteers remotely? I'm applying to schools for an MLIS currently, but I would feel better having some experience in the field prior to committing to a program.
Congrats on your applications - you got this! I haven't heard of any programs like what you're looking for, but I wouldn't let that stop you! I would suggest reaching out to libraries that interest you, including an outline of the ways you could help them from a distance. We're all figuring out a new way of librarianship, and I bet that at least one of the libraries you reach out to would be thrilled to have extra help. Good luck!
Wich program is better in Canada!
Hi I had done PhD in library science I would like to pursue any courses in library science in foreign countries which countries should I apply
Hi Priyanka, I prioritised countries were I spoke the native language and set up alarms on LinkedIn for jobs that matched my criteria. Then, I applied for anything that didn’t have nationality or a pre-existing right to work in the country as a requirement. Hope this helps!
What would you recommend to getting your bachelors degree? Does Librarians get benefits and 401 k plan? Do they make good money to live on?
Hi Jessica, thanks for commenting! Some schools offer an undergraduate degree in librarianship, but most people I went to grad school studied something they were passionate about for their bachelor's. I have a degree in English lit and, while I do think having to read a lot for my degree gave me a base to work from, you definitely don't have to go this route. I have benefits, but not a 401k at my place of employment. This definitely varies from place to place - I worked part-time in a handful of libraries for experience prior to having my MLIS, and there I didnt have either benefits or a 401k, though we did have some type of retirement fund. Again, salary will depend on where you work and your qualifications - law librarians need both an MLIS and a JD, so they're really well-compensated when compared to different public or non-profit spaces! All I can suggest is to look into library-soecific job sites in the area where you are/want to be to get an idea for compensation. Hope this helps!
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Hi randomlibrarian I have a lot of questions about field of MLIS . Actually I am applying for degree of MLIS now but I have concerns becouse I am from Turkey and I didn't see any immigrant librarian so you think. Is this job good for an immigrant or what are challenges for us? Thank you
This is an amazing question! I know of a few grants and programs that could be helpful, but want to do a bit of research before touching base. Feel free to email me at randomlibrarians@gmail.com and I'll see what I can do to help 😊
i'm in my 30s and only have a high school diploma. do you think it possible for me to become a librarian and how would i go about making changes to my resume to reflect my interests in this field because i truly believe it's the career i want to do for the rest of my life.
What a wonderful thing, to find the career you want to do- welcome to team library 🥳 I’d recommend asking librarians in your area about how they prepared for/got their jobs! I’ve worked with amazing library workers who joined the team with a similar background- some of whom went on to get their MLIS with the library’s encouragement! Hiring requirements can vary from library to library, so your local teams are your best resource 😊 best of luck!
I meet a beautiful librarian once i just came into the place of business to read a couple books i didn't bug her i just glanced for a bit then finished taking notes from the book it was extremely peaceful
I want to become a librarian
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Hy i am from India Currently doing master in Library Science can you pls tell the procedure how to work as a librarian in Us I have to dream to live in United States ??
Hi JB, I don't have any lived experience from anywhere else to the US, but I found my job in France by setting an alert on LinkedIn for "librarian" and "France," then applied for one that sounded perfect for me and also didn't mention needing french nationality. Might be easiest if you have a specialized field of study?
Do you know if I could be a elementary school librarian with a bachelors degree?
You might be able to be in certain communities, but everywhere I’ve lived requires a specialised masters degree (usually following a bachelors in education) and a teaching license. Good luck!
Can you work in a public library with just MLS or do you need MLIS?
I think the two are very similar! The ultimate degree you attain depends on your school - Simmons offers an MLIS program, so that's the degree I have :)
Hello
My name is Tanu Rathi and I am from India.
I needed your help.I want to do internship in library science. I have completed my Master in Library Science in (Master in Library and Information Science). And I have 5 year experience in teaching children and 2 years experience in library works . And now I want to experience the library.
I love reading and studying plzzzz help.
If I am eligible for internship then please send me the details and tell me what is the process.
Can my visa be sponsored for internship? Please provide information.
You give me all the details.
Thanks and Regards
I have done bachelors in library science
So can i do master from canada 🇨🇦 and get a job there
I have a dream of working as a librarian in canada
Pay doesn't matter but can i find a job after doing masters what's your opinion
I am from india thanks 😊
I wish I had better advice about international librarianship! If you want to pursue a masters, I don't see why you couldn't do so in Canada and intern/work there. Good luck!
@@randomlibrarian thanks dear 🙏
Do I need an Mlis to work part time at a library
Hi Brookie! It depends on the library and where you are. I'm from Massassachuetts, where its often listed as "preferred." But, because we have Simmons (which has a great MLIS program in Boston), you're often competing against someone who already has/is working towards their degree. Even if you don't yet have plans to get a master's, your cover letter is the place to shine and set your application apart. You got this!
Hi!!! I have sooo many questions. I've just recently become interested in the idea of becoming a librarian. I was wondering if I could e-mail you or something? Thanks :) Have a great day!
Hi Deanna! Definitely feel free to reach out - DMs on instagram might be easiest, I'm @randomlibrarians over there 💕 looking forward to chatting!
Should men be librarians? Is there discrimination in the library profession?
how old is too old to become a librarian?
I would say never too old! I was straight out of undergrad but had classmates who were parents and grandparents in my same courses 📚
Oh...you need college huh? Crap! Funny how that thought never even crossed my mind. I always thought it was more or less like a trade school career but not really.
I have worked in libraries that hired from within the community, degree or no degree, but my lived experience has definitely been made easier by pursuing/having my MLIS! I happened to start my career in libraries close to a great Library Science program, which made competition much stiffer, but don't want to speak to the whole field since I know my experience is very US-centric and, even more specifically, northeast-centric. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Generally, you need a bachelor's degree (doesn't matter what major it is) and then a masters degree in library/information science to be considered a full-fledged librarian.
Hi don't have any certificate or diploma in library science but i would like to work in a library. I asked to work in schools as volunteer trainees but they didn't care. How can i do it. 😢 i am a Srilankan
Hi don't have any certificate or diploma in library science but i would like to work in a library. I asked to work in schools as volunteer trainees but they didn't care. How can i do it. 😢 i am a Srilankan