[LM_NET] N.Y.S.lbrarian graduate school question

[Connie Williams <chwms@MAC.COM>]

Hi Pat,
I have a B.A. in geography.[thought I'd be a city planner after I  
sailed around the world - ha! wrong choice!!] :)

  I think that ANY B.A. or B.S. is a great background major for the  
librarian. A solid 'world view' is incredibly valuable for any  
librarian in any field of library work. A When I am asked about how  
does one study to be a librarian I always say to:
1 - get experience by working in your school, academic or public  
library [an assistant's role gives you the 'hands on' sklls that you  
don't get in the MLS program and helps solidify your interest in the  
field]; and
2 - get an undergraduate degree in something that interests you and
3- READ!

Just my opinion!

Connie

Connie Hamner Williams
Teacher Librarian
National Board Certified
Kenilworth Junior High
800 Riesling Road
Petaluma, CA 94954
707-778-4719 [direct





I have had a few students ask me how they can  become a librarian.  
Being a school librarian is a second career for me and I was accepted  
into graduate school with an undergraduate degree in Anthropology. I  
can't imagine this was the best route.

What is the recommended educational path to follow? (Do undergraduate  
degrees in Library Science even exist any more?) What kind of  
background did you have going into grad school and how well did it  
prepare you for your career?



]
707-778-4710 [school office]
chwms@mac.com
www.teacherweb.com/ca/kjhs/homepage

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