Library and Information Science - Graduate Schools and Career Information: Career and Profession

Professional Associations

Professional associations will provide information on particular specializations you can pursue in this career path.

American Library Association

Association of College and Research Libraries

Medical Library Association

Society of American Archivists

The American Association of Law Libraries

Public Library Association

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. 

Librarians

Archivists

Library Technicians and Assistants

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.

ALA JobList (advanced search)

INALJ ("I Need a Library Job")

HigherEdJobs.com - Libraries

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