Breaking in to career

["Chris M. Niemeyer" <LB.CMN@ISUMVS.BITNET>]

Hello,

I'm a librarian working at a respected academic library.  I
specialize in computer assisted instruction, although I also do a
lot of reference work.  While my job is in many ways
intellectually rewarding and financially satisfying, I've grown
disenchanted with the academic life.

I could aim for jobs in public libraries but this option doesn't
appeal to me for various reasons.  Increasingly, I'm looking at
school librarianship as a viable career alternative.  For this I
would like to know:

     1) Do I need a teaching certificate to get job as a school
     librarian, or will my MLS suffice?

     2) Can anyone recommend the best route for getting a job as
     a school librarian?  For instance, where can I expect to
     find jobs of this kind posted?

Any adivce that anyone can give me for finding this kind of work
would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks a lot!

Chris Niemeyer
lb.cmn@wylbur.iastate.edu