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EducationIf you are just beginning to explore the field of librarianship, you may not realize that there is such a thing as a master's degree in library science. Or that it goes by many names (for example, library and information studies, library and information science, information science, etc.). If you have worked in a library before, you are probably aware of the dichotomy between professionals and paraprofessionals and the ongoing debate as to whether simply having a master's degree makes you a "professional". All we need to say on the subject is that in order to qualify for a professional level position as a librarian (and thus command a better salary), most employers require a master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). To see a list of accredited colleges and universities, be sure to visit ALA online. Here you will find a directory of programs plus guidelines on how to choose a master's program. And just as librarianship as a profession is changing, so are library schools. Take a look at what the Chronicle of Higher Education says is happening in library education. Should a program have "library" in its title or not? You be the judge.
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