Career Opportunities in Library and Information Science

by Carvell, Linda P.

• ISBN13: 9780816052448
• ISBN10: 0816052441
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-12-01
• Publisher: Ferguson Pub

Summary

Describes the responsibilities, salaries, outlook, and educational requirements for library and information science careers, including media specialist, archivist, reference librarian, and health services information broker.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
How to Use This Book	ix
Introduction	xi
Academic Libraries
Academic Library Clerk	2	(2)
Academic Library Assistant	4	(2)
Academic Librarian	6	(3)
Assistant Academic Library Director	9	(2)
Academic Library Director	11	(3)
Academic Cataloger	14	(2)
Academic Archivist	16	(3)
Conservator	19	(2)
Academic Curator	21	(2)
Academic Government Documents Librarian	23	(2)
University Library Director	25	(3)
Medical School Librarian	28	(2)
Academic Music Librarian	30	(3)
Fine Arts Librarian	33	(2)
Rare Books Librarian	35	(2)
Academic Systems Librarian	37	(3)
Serials and Electronic Acquisitions Librarian	40	(2)
Academic Law Library Clerk	42	(2)
Academic Law Library Technician	44	(2)
Academic Law Librarian	46	(3)
Academic Law Library Director	49	(3)
Dean, School of Library and Information Science	52	(2)
Professor of Library and Information Science	54	(4)
Government Libraries
Government Archives Technician	58	(2)
Government Archivist	60	(3)
Government Documents Librarian	63	(3)
Government Library Technician	66	(2)
Government Librarian	68	(3)
Law Librarian (Government Law Library)	71	(2)
Medical Librarian (Government Health Agency)	73	(2)
Public Records Information Broker	75	(3)
Public Policy Information Broker	78	(4)
K--12 Libraries
Library Clerk (K--12 Library)	82	(2)
Library Assistant (K--12 Library)	84	(2)
Children's Library Technician	86	(2)
Children's Librarian	88	(3)
Media Specialist	91	(3)
Outside the Library
Map Librarian	94	(2)
Film/Video Librarian	96	(2)
Music Librarian	98	(2)
Hospital Medical Librarian	100	(2)
Library Web Development Manager	102	(2)
Science Librarian	104	(3)
Document Delivery Specialist	107	(3)
Public Libraries
Public Library Clerk	110	(2)
Public Library Assistant	112	(3)
Public Library Technician	115	(3)
Public Librarian	118	(4)
Public Library Cataloger	122	(3)
Assistant Public Library Director	125	(2)
Public Library Director	127	(3)
Government Documents Librarian (Public Library)	130	(3)
Music Librarian (Public Library)	133	(2)
Reference Librarian	135	(3)
Systems Librarian (Public Library)	138	(3)
Interlibrary Loan Assistant	141	(3)
Interlibrary Loan Coordinator	144	(3)
User Support Coordinator	147	(2)
Circulation Department Director	149	(2)
Children's Outreach Librarian	151	(2)
Bookmobile Driver	153	(3)
Special Libraries
Art Librarian	156	(2)
Corporate Librarian	158	(2)
Corporate Medical Librarian	160	(2)
Corporate Law Librarian	162	(2)
Curator (Special Library)	164	(3)
Special Library Technician	167	(2)
Special Cataloger	169	(2)
Legal Services Information Broker	171	(2)
Health Services Information Broker	173	(3)
Financial Services Information Broker	176	(3)
Science/Technology Information Broker	179	(6)
APPENDIXES
I. Associations	185	(8)
II. Accredited Library and Information Science Degree Programs	193	(8)
III. U.S. Library Technician Programs	201	(4)
IV. State Libraries	205	(4)
V. Federal Libraries	209	(4)
VI. Presidential Libraries	213	(2)
VII. Best Library Science Master's Programs, 2005	215	(2)
Bibliography	217	(2)
Index	219	(8)
About the Author	227

Excerpts

The traditional concept of a library is currently being redefined from a place to access collections of books and manuscripts to one that houses the most advanced media, including CD-ROMs, virtual libraries, and remote access to a wide range of resources. Most people are unaware that an incredibly broad range of activities takes place behind the average library doors, including exhibitions of valuable prints, readings by authors, conferences of scholars, and collaborative brainstorming on information technologies and how best to use them for the benefit of the library community.
Career Opportunities in Library and Information Science explores this ever-changing profession, providing clear, accessible information about careers in library and information science. This book provides comprehensive descriptions of more than 70 different jobs typically held by librarians, exploring the information and resources readers would need to pursue them. Entries are divided into six areas that represent the types of jobs in which librarians can expect to work, including academic, government, K-12, outside the library, public, and specal. Also offered are extensive appendixes of university programs with accredited library and information science degree programs, associations, and a bibliography of books and periodicals.