Professional Associations
Professional associations will provide information on particular specializations you can pursue in this career path.
Association of College and Research Libraries
Society of American Archivists
The American Association of Law Libraries
American Association of School Librarians
Association for Library Service to Children
Association for Library Collections and Technical Services
Library and Information Technology Association
Reference and User Services Association
Young Adult Library Services Association
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The OOH, compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides overviews of each of these careers, including average salaries and long term prospects through information like growth rate in the field.
Explore Current Openings
Job ads can give you a good idea of the kinds of work that a librarian does in different kinds of positions. Browse the job lists below for a sampling of librarian roles.
INALJ ("I Need a Library Job")