I mean come on, all they do is shelve books ( no offense, i'm just upset that our librarian is getting fired by our new principal becasue she doesnt have a liscense)
2007-02-22 07:51:52 · 6 answers · asked by elementamigo92 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
In the old days, any well intentioned librarian with an MLIS/MLS (Master's Degree in Library & Information Science), could apply and be hired to work in a private or public school library. Unfortunately the bureaucrats seized this open-door practice and now insist that to be a bona fide school librarian you need (depending upon the district, but in general): an MLIS/MLS, a certification in school librarianship, a certificate in teaching and/or a BA in education. Let's face it, librarianship does not pay well. So for a librarian to have to go and obtain these degrees and credentials after already earning the MLIS (if they don't already have a BA in education) means a considerable investement in time and money. I'm sorry that your librarian is being put out to pasture. There is a national SHORTAGE of school librarians in the US, and interestingly, the school administration has NO qualms about sticking the gym teacher or math teacher in the library before hiring a bona fide librarian. It is a nationwide struggle that is penalizing our youth and robbing them of enthusiastic library professionals. Just my 2 cents.
And to illustrate the absurdity of the no-child-left-behind inspired nonsense, check this out:
State Requirements
Each state has different requirements to meet in order for a person to receive certification or licensure. For school librarians or library media specialists many states first require certification or licensure as a teacher in another subject area before the librarian certification can be obtained.
Some states require a Master's degree while others require only certification or licensure. Contact the state department of education where you plan to work for details. Many states will accept the teacher’s /library certification from another state. If you move to another state, you will want to check with the certifying agency to see if your certificates are transferable or accepted. With a Master’s degree you have a wider selections of options for employment with other types of libraries, so your mobility, career aspirations, current life obligations, and location will also impact your choice of degree or licensure only.
2007-02-22 18:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by compaq presario 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know i wondered the same thing when I was applying to be a librarian. Its the craziest thing I ever heard of. Its like telling someone they need a liscense to walk! its easy to do just like putting shelves on a bookcase is easy
2007-02-22 16:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by Joslyn M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to get a college degree and earn a license to become a librarian. I agree it doesn't seem that difficult, the hardest part is the dewey decimal system and i learned that in like thrid grade
2007-02-22 15:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by *Jenny from the block* 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are sincerly upset about it, start a petition to save her job while she gets her license.
Make sure you have the whole story first.
2007-02-22 15:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by t r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably has to do with working with kids or spending government money...It is pretty silly, though--why don't they just have her get the license?
2007-02-22 15:56:36 · answer #5 · answered by Crys H. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its hard sitting there putting books in order all day
2007-02-22 15:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by sara69251 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋