If you're thinking of heading off to the Public library sphere, an MLS may
not be needed. NJ has a "Professional Librarian Certificate", which is
required by many public libraries for professional level jobs. The
requirements are for ***either*** an MLS from an ALA accredited program,
or a Masters level degree in Library science from an approved program at a
state college (aka the former teachers colleges). There is another route
for people who have library degrees earned outside the US or Canada.
So, see if your state offers a similar certification, and get it. Then you
have that to offer, even out of state.
Dan Robinson
HW Wilson Company
Bronx, NY
drobinson@hwwilson.com (w)
infomaven@patmedia.net (h)
On 9 Aug 2007 at 10:49, D. J. Hendrickson wrote:
> I know exactly what Shonda means. I have a very old ALA Master's
> (1981) so I am not sure that a major public library system would want
> me for a professional job at this point, but I would still like to
> work in that field part-time when I retire. However, my years of
> experience in working with the public as part of the public school
> system would be useful.
>
>
> Deb Hendrickson
>
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