Library Studies

Worriedgirl

Hey! Considering my future, scary thought. I was thinking about trying to become a librarian. Has anyone thought about doing the same, or has anyone done a course anywhere? Thanks

Unshelved

For an idea of what you'd be letting yourself in for, take a look at the thread on the UCD boards page on the MLIS (Masters in Library and Information Studies). You'll get plenty of help there. UCD also teach a postgrad diploma in Library and Information Studies. Dublin Business School teach a Masters in Library and Information Management - and I think they're the only two institutions in the country that issue library qualifications.

An alternative might be to get your qualification through distance learning with a British Institution like the University of Wales at Aberystwyth, University of Aberdeen, Loughborough University or the University of Sheffield.

Either way it's a good idea to get work experience before you start. Think about sending out your CV to as many Libraries as you can think of to get started.

Hope this helps - good luck!

Darkglasses

Hi, I'm actually considering doing a course like that too. Thanks for the tips, Unshelved.

Worriedgirl

Fantastic! Thanks so much Unshelved

Denerick

Sorry to be the voice of reason... but are you actually insane? Your chances of getting a job in a public sector library are almost non existant for the next ten years at least. You're going to get qualified in something you almost certainly won't find employment in.

Worriedgirl

Scratch that off my list Astronaut it is

bscm

Denerick wrote: »

Sorry to be the voice of reason... but are you actually insane? Your chances of getting a job in a public sector library are almost non existant for the next ten years at least. You're going to get qualified in something you almost certainly won't find employment in.

my local library hasn't hired anyone new since it opened... over 10 years ago