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What degree do I need to work in a library?
I'm thinking about this and I want to know what kind of degree I need.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Do you mean library in the National Archives sense, or just your local council owned library?
What's with the sarcastic replies? Very odd, but I assume they know nothing about the skills that are needed to be a librarian and believe any subject other than engineering or biomedical sciences is useless.
As the above poster said - any degree would be suitable, followed by a Masters in Library or Information Sciences. If you'd like to work in an academic (i.e. univeristy) library, and specialise in a particlular area, it would make sense to study a relevant subject at undergrad. Subject librarians at universities are pretty much experts in their chosen field, and are expected to have a good understanding of the relevant hisoric and emerging litarature (books, journals, online articles) that relate to the subject.
You could also do a BA in Librarianship if you're aiming to puruse a career in a more general library, or as an information professional in business.
As the above poster said - any degree would be suitable, followed by a Masters in Library or Information Sciences. If you'd like to work in an academic (i.e. univeristy) library, and specialise in a particlular area, it would make sense to study a relevant subject at undergrad. Subject librarians at universities are pretty much experts in their chosen field, and are expected to have a good understanding of the relevant hisoric and emerging litarature (books, journals, online articles) that relate to the subject.
You could also do a BA in Librarianship if you're aiming to puruse a career in a more general library, or as an information professional in business.
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A degree in whining, territorialism and being generally irritating will do.
Why are people being like this?
I'm interested in the answer myself, and I thank people who have answered seriously.
I'm interested in the answer myself, and I thank people who have answered seriously.
I don't understand this thread? Two of my parents mates are librarians and they didn't go to university, not sure if they got A levels so why would you need a masters lmao 
Unless you mean a subject librarian in a university, then that's a different kettle of fish-bbe more specific
Unless you mean a subject librarian in a university, then that's a different kettle of fish-bbe more specific
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What's with the sarcastic replies? Very odd, but I assume they know nothing about the skills that are needed to be a librarian and believe any subject other than engineering or biomedical sciences is useless.
As the above poster said - any degree would be suitable, followed by a Masters in Library or Information Sciences. If you'd like to work in an academic (i.e. univeristy) library, and specialise in a particlular area, it would make sense to study a relevant subject at undergrad. Subject librarians at universities are pretty much experts in their chosen field, and are expected to have a good understanding of the relevant hisoric and emerging litarature (books, journals, online articles) that relate to the subject.
You could also do a BA in Librarianship if you're aiming to puruse a career in a more general library, or as an information professional in business.
As the above poster said - any degree would be suitable, followed by a Masters in Library or Information Sciences. If you'd like to work in an academic (i.e. univeristy) library, and specialise in a particlular area, it would make sense to study a relevant subject at undergrad. Subject librarians at universities are pretty much experts in their chosen field, and are expected to have a good understanding of the relevant hisoric and emerging litarature (books, journals, online articles) that relate to the subject.
You could also do a BA in Librarianship if you're aiming to puruse a career in a more general library, or as an information professional in business.
Are you actually being serious?
Original post by Alt__x
Are you actually being serious?
Yes.
Subscribing to this thread for the useful replies. The ignorant replies are making me laugh.
I know for a fact that in the US you need a Masters degree, and I can remember my brother saying you need something similar in the UK. Although with years of experience you might not need formal qualification, but I'm guessing your not 50 so it won't apply to you.
Everyone thinks you can just walk into a library and get a job as a librarian
Everyone thinks you can just walk into a library and get a job as a librarian
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I think some people don't understand the difference between being a librarian and working in a library. Anyone can work in a library but a librarian needs to know his library thoroughly and be able to help others intellectually not just to point people to where certain books are. The one at my school is actually amazing. He's an ex english teacher but is also fabulous with french and most other subjects so will help you on anything.
Tbh I have no clue what I want to do after my degree and being a librarian is one of the plan Bs I've been thinking about because I love reading, learning, and helping/teaching others.
Tbh I have no clue what I want to do after my degree and being a librarian is one of the plan Bs I've been thinking about because I love reading, learning, and helping/teaching others.
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