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Librarians suffer from a negative image - middle-aged frumps who say 'shhhhhhhhh!!!' a lot. eHow educates on the finer points of this prestigious profession for librarians-to-be and librarian wannabes.
Librarians play an important role in the education of our society by helping students and library patrons find information. Librarians can work in public or private Read More
A librarian is in charge of issuing library cards to its customers. The librarian obtains a minimal amount of information from the customer such as name, address, and Read More
A librarian uses the latest information technology to assist library patrons with research, engages in the acquisition of material for the library and classifies library Read More
Library Science is the field of study for those who want to become librarians. Library Science can include many tracks of study, depending upon a person's interests and Read More
Media technicians are often employed in libraries, educational institutions and companies that need to use audio and visual equipment for training and education purposes. Read More
The average salary range for librarians in the United States is approximately $29,000 to $58,000, depending on geographical area, job sector, degree, specialty and Read More
Librarians work for a variety of public and private information centers, as well as for schools, universities and traditional libraries. In general, a Master of Library Read More
It used to be that a librarian worked almost 100 percent with printed resources. Today's librarians mostly work with non-printed materials such as computerized database Read More
Working as a children's librarian is a rewarding career that allows you to foster a love of reading and learning in each child that walks through the library's doors. If Read More
A school librarian has diverse responsibilities. In addition to maintaining the library collection, she coordinates with teachers on lesson plans, co-teaches and provides Read More
School media specialist is the title given to librarians who choose to work in the K-12 academic environment. In addition to the general education required to become a Read More
Library science is an ever expanding field that offers many options to anyone interested in managing and communicating information. Corporate librarians manage Read More
The reference librarian has many roles. S/he is a teacher first and foremost—but his or her job rarely stops there. Reference librarians participate in basically Read More
Becoming an academic librarian takes hard work, attention to detail and willingness to keep up with new technology. Library science is an exciting field, and academic Read More
A "special library" is defined as a library within a nontraditional setting, such as corporate libraries, law libraries and museum libraries. Librarians who choose to work Read More
Librarians are typically portrayed as old, straight-laced and inclined to "shush" patrons at the drop of a hat. However, today's librarian is required to be technologically Read More
It's always important to dress well for a job interview. Different fields may require different kinds of outfits. If you are interviewing for a librarian position, dress Read More
What could be scarier than dressing as a zombie for Halloween? How about dressing as a zombie librarian, coming after those overdue books from beyond the grave? Read More
Everyone knows the school librarian is one of the scariest people on the planet. The school librarian insists on absolute silence, perfect behavior, clean hands and that Read More
Buns aren't just for librarians anymore. An unstructured approach to the once-conservative bun could provide you with an easy way to wind your hair, too. Read on to learn more. Read More
Reference Librarian's Work is Never Done
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