A few days ago
What does a library science degree entail?
What kinds of classes do library science majors take? I’ve always thought the very idea of the major was kind of silly. What jobs do/can they get after graduation (besides “librarian”)? How about those who get master’s degrees in LS?
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A few days ago
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Actually, most graduate schools are calling them Information Science or Information Studies degrees now because the programs involve more working with technology than with books. Many IS majors become database managers and network administrators. In essence, they are ‘techies’. It sounds like you’re still thinking of the old lady with her hair in a bun stamping a big stack of books–even librarians don’t do that any more. Those are staff people.
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A few days ago
Today a person who wants to be a professional librarian needs a masters degree in the field of library science. Various courses include theoretical and practical applications of catalogueing, pedagogy, and data information management/systems.
This is an exclusive degree, although it does lend itself to continuing studies in computer information management and/or systems.
Best wishes.
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A few days ago
Nowadays, LS is a pretty complex field. It encompasses areas like: literacy for children & adults, referencing, lots about computers, care for books & media equipment, probably some sociology regarding demographics of potential “customers”, some developmental psychology through the life span regarding the needs of people at all ages (what they read & why–for education, entertainment, job-seeking), things regarding bilingualism & how to deal with that issue.
See? There’s a lot to it, and I’m not even in LS!
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