Is a second master’s degree becoming co-requisite for a Master of Library Science? Two Part Question.?

Question

I really have two questions I want answered, both of them related by the above question.

My first question:
Is a second master’s degree becoming co-requisite for a Master of Library Science? If yes, does anyone have (or could generate) a list of strong second degree options to compliment the MLS? I understand degrees in Law, History, Music, Business, and so on are strong options, but surely the list is longer? What about Literature?

My second question is, with a GPA near 3.5, a strong resume including regular volunteer/social work, internships, and so forth, and three ideal letters of reference (college dean, librarian, prof of world lit); what are my chances of getting into a good MLS program like the University of Illinois, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, or the University of Iowa? I am graduating with a BA in English Literature from Western Illinois University, a public school. I have around three years of work experiance as a Library Assistant.

Answer 1

Most programs don't care what the second masters degree is in, it's more up to you and your preference. However, science and business would seem to offer the best choices for employment. I would think your grades and resume would make you a strong candidate--what about the GRE?

Answer 2

OMG you are literally the coolest person I have ever met (or read from). All of those books are fantastic and I simply cannot see The Witches and Animal Farm are banned. They might as well tell you the only thing you can watch is the news on TV and still block the reports about the Middle East. You've graduated by now I suppose so did you get away with it for the rest of your high school career? You're are just freaking amazing, I wish you were here right now so I could buy you a machiatto or something from Starbucks. You go girl, like this is awesome. This is definitely you can tell people as a story or something. You're freaking brilliant. I salute you and bet you're off now doing something brilliant with your life. Congratulations! You're an inspiration to so many kids. Like even if you got like suspended or something (even though that's not good at all) at least it would have been something cool and awesome. Just... you go girl,:)

Answer 3

I don't know about mandatory second degrees, but the people I know with two masters, one of them in library science, have second masters in English and one in science. Science librarians are needed at many universities.

You chances of getting into library school are very good. A friend of mine just got into the Simmons College program with worse credentials, and that's a high-rated library science program.