How to Become a Librarian in a High School
A love for reading and books could lead you to a career as a librarian. This occupation requires a Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) and an up-to-date knowledge of high school literature. If you enjoy spending your days in a library, surrounded by books, students, scholarly types, professors and teachers, and people from all walks of life, librarian may just be the career choice for you.
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Volunteer or work part-time at a library throughout high school and college. Individuals gain valuable knowledge and build resume experience.
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Obtain a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Librarians need a broad base of knowledge so degrees in many subjects will prove valuable.
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Use the American Librarian Association (ALA) as a resource and reference guide. The ALA provides a list of jobs, scholarships, schools, conferences and other information for librarians and future librarians.
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Research and apply to graduate school for a Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) degree. There are over 50 institutions offering accredited programs. Applications must be completed by the stated deadline.
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Research state requirements for high school librarian certification. Talk with your counselor or adviser about requirements and tests for obtaining state certification.
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Plan your course of study and electives based on high school curriculum. Choose elective classes based on your expertise. Keep up-to-date with high school literature.
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Tips & Warnings
Learn to be a good manager. A librarian is a manager of books, people, administrative duties and problems. Librarians wear many hats.
Read and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of high school literature.
