Is there demand for digital librarians trained in data management, exposing electronic collections, digital archiving, and so on?
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posted by jsturgill
on Dec 17, 2012 -
15 answers
What are my options re: doing cataloging work for money? Ideally as a contract cataloger, an outsourced worker, or remotely/virtually? What should I learn if I love library back of house/technical services?
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posted by blnkfrnk
on Nov 15, 2012 -
7 answers
Librarianfilter: I think I'd like to be a cataloger. Librarians, tell me about it! (Also, tell me how cataloging is changing as Library Science becomes more Information Science-y, and about jobs in other fields that use similar skills.)
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posted by naturalog
on Feb 22, 2012 -
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(1) What are some non-traditional careers out there for MLIS graduates? (2) Also, I've heard a little bit about consulting and information architecture, but how does one get started in these fields?
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posted by angelaas525
on Oct 26, 2011 -
8 answers
A friend of mine is interested in joint ML(I)S/MA programs. He's flexible in terms of the MA field, but is particularly interested in postcolonial/subaltern studies, area studies, religious studies, gender/queer studies, that kind of thing. Which programs should he consider?
posted by naturalog
on Sep 18, 2011 -
3 answers
When coming from extended period at current job (3+ years), when should I start looking for other jobs after getting a second degree? (Library-related)
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posted by anonymous
on May 1, 2011 -
4 answers
On last night's History Detectives, they were tracking down the
real author and backstory of
Diana: A Strange Autobiography (1939). During that investigation, Tukufu Zuberi went to the Library of Congress (paper) Card Catalog, and a slightly altered version of the author's real name was listed there after the published author's name. This leads me to several questions about LOC cataloging c. 1939:
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posted by julen
on Jul 27, 2010 -
12 answers
Who are the best folks to follow on twitter as a librarian or library science person? - or related fields? Information organizers?
posted by specialk420
on May 8, 2010 -
10 answers
How much "knowledge of archiving systems and processes" would I really need for this job (see inside)? Oooh! Difficult to frame this question without insulting all archivists. Please forgive me. After you've read inside I hope you will understand.
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posted by smallbunny
on Mar 2, 2010 -
5 answers
Will a master's degree in English be useful to someone who wants to
be a librarian?
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posted by fermion
on Feb 23, 2010 -
8 answers
Aspiring archivist about to graduate from college, and needing some time off before grad school. How can I be productive and gain meaningful experience before getting my MLIS?
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posted by alphasunhat
on Feb 10, 2010 -
2 answers
I'm applying to grad school for a Masters in Library Science, and I'm unsure if I should re-take the GREs. I did very well on the Verbal and Quantitative sections - both scores were above the averages of accepted students for the MLS programs I'm looking at. But I only got a 4 on the writing section (putting me in the 41st percentile). The average for admitted students is around a 5. Will my admittedly poor showing on the writing section hurt me enough that I should take the GREs again?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 27, 2009 -
17 answers
I'm looking for controlled vocabularies to describe photographic images.
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posted by pahool
on Oct 6, 2009 -
6 answers
Hello,
I am new to mefi but I thought this would be a great place to get some answers about the MSIM graduate program at the UW iSchool. Mainly what type of careers would be open and available to me if I graduated with this type of degree and is it really worth it or would I just be another IT guy lost in the crowd?
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posted by outclassed
on Aug 13, 2009 -
3 answers
After I graduated from university last year, I moved to England to work as an au pair for a year. My time's up (I go back in a month to start pursuing my Masters), but I feel like I fit in really well over here & would seriously consider moving here after I get my degree. Actually, I'd rather just stay. Unfortunately that's not an option right now. I'd need a job to move here, though! Do you think I could find one? (Relevant details inside.)
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posted by bibliophibianj
on Jun 30, 2009 -
10 answers
Is there a person or organization which will pick up and make productive use of a (non-famous) engineer/scientist's lifelong collection of books and papers?
The local university libraries and relevant engineering organizations no longer accept hard-copy materials. I'm living across the country, and the family can't keep paying storage cube rental after my father's death. It's going to have to be an all-or-nothing donation in the next two or three months, or everything gets sent to a landfill. The storage facility is in the Ann Arbor, MI (USA) area - please see the extended explanation for details.
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posted by patience_limited
on May 2, 2009 -
23 answers
Does anyone have advice for a graduating MLS student looking for a job, any job at all? Help specific to finding jobs in the Chicago metro area would be especially useful.
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posted by tinyfolk
on Apr 9, 2009 -
15 answers
Please help me figure out a starting point for research and planning. I need to take the lead on making a standards library or process library at work (a medium-sized IT department), and while I have some ideas, I really don't know where to start, or what resources to use as a planning guide and sanity check.
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posted by kalessin
on Feb 7, 2008 -
5 answers
Librarians -- rain on my parade! What didn't they tell you in school? What are the worst parts of your job? What do you regret about your schooling/early career?
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posted by Rock Steady
on May 7, 2007 -
29 answers
MLIS Filter!: I'm thinking about heading back to school to snag an MLIS. However, reviews of programs seem to be far and few between. Tell me about your MLIS.
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posted by GilloD
on Nov 3, 2006 -
33 answers
LibrarianFilter: Is this even legal? My school has just announced they will be increasing student fees by over 60% for the next semester. I've sent an email to the director, but what can I, or other students, reasonably do to combat this? Do I have to drop out of school because I can't afford an additional $5,000? Full text of the announcement is below.
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posted by booknerd
on May 17, 2006 -
16 answers
Calling the MeFi Librarian Posse... I want to join! Questions about getting an MLS and job inside.
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posted by dicaxpuella
on Jan 5, 2005 -
14 answers
