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Path: jhohn
From: jhohn@pen.k12.va.us (Jane T. Hohn)
Subject: Re: Breaking in to career
Message-ID: <D2IEKp.2KnA@pen.k12.va.us>
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 1995 17:43:37 GMT
References: <D1wME1.3D@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU>
Organization: Virginia's Public Education Network

Chris M. Niemeyer ("Chris M. Niemeyer" ) writes:
> 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?
>

In Virginia, you will need teacher certification.


>      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?

Pick a state and call its Department of Education.


>
> 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


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