your point of view
2007-03-09 05:59:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It is very challenging, rewarding, and interesting work. There are a variety of library environments ranging from corporate to academic to public and many areas in between! I've been working in libraries for over a decade and even earned my master's degree in library & information science. unfortunately, a lot of companies do not realize the value of a professional librarian and the library until they eliminate the position and have a paraprofessional with no previous experience run the show. Or whenever the administration slashes the budget of the community college b/c they assume "everything is on the internet..."
I don't want to discourage you, but i want you to be aware of the obstacles we idealistic librarians face. To learn more about our profession, I encourage you to visit the American Library Association and the Special Libraries Association websites:
ALA http://www.ala.org/
SLA http://www.sla.org/
Best wishes to you on your endeavors...
2007-03-14 18:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by compaq presario 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a librarian. I started out in the corporate arena and made great money, however, I worked lots of hours and sometimes was called to do research projects on the weekend. After years of that I became the Director of a three branch rural library system. I love it. I answer to a Board of Trustees that meets once a month and manage ten employees. It is a very rewarding field and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys research and reading as well as some administrative work. (Budgets and Human Resources).
Good Luck.
2007-03-13 13:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by jessie1985 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to love working as a librarian when I was in school. It was a great job! I love books and reading as well, and spent most of my time behind a desk quietly reading, but there were times and days when I was stretched to the limit as well finding things for people, tracking down overdue books and more.
I havent thought about this for a long time... It brings back great memories for me...
2007-03-09 14:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by MrKnowItAll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Law librarians make good money.
2007-03-09 14:02:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I think it is an awesome job. You are the perfect candidate if research, reading, sharing and a quiet environment is in your list of hobbies.
2007-03-17 11:39:48 · answer #5 · answered by Abby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's how Batgirl started out!
-- Liam
2007-03-09 14:30:25 · answer #6 · answered by almcneilcan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you're into getting paid while mostly reading and quietness then yes.
2007-03-09 14:01:51 · answer #7 · answered by Tyree D 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sure, plenty of quality reading time and first dibs on books
2007-03-09 14:02:35 · answer #8 · answered by jenivive 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋