Why+a+librarian?

=media type="custom" key="8201420" Check out this video for the Top Ten Reason to be a librarian!media type="custom" key="8225408" = = = = Why would you want to be a Library Media Specialist? =
 * you enjoy working with books and information...reading, purchasing, organizing
 * you are a lifelong learner who always continues to learn more
 * you enjoy working with people of all types and enjoy the challenge of finding ways to help people
 * you embrace technology
 * you are a good communicator and enjoy sharing your ideas
 * you appreciate change and are flexible

More about what it takes to be a librarian...

= What are some different jobs you could have in a library setting? =
 * School Librarian - assisting teachers and students with research and finding books, teaching lessons, budgeting, purchasing, promoting
 * Public Librarian - working to provide a multitude of resources to the community, designing programs to promote the library, budgeting, ordering
 * College Librarian - working with students on research, ordering books for professors, working with professors and students to find resources to support academics
 * Special Librarian - working in a Law, Medical, Corporate library - providing resources to employees
 * Library Assistant - assisting a librarian in one of the above fields
 * Library Director - managing the library and employees in a large organization
 * MANY MORE...check out the link below for more career possibilities.

What are the possibilities?

= What education do I need to become a Librarian? =
 * Bachelor's Degree in the area related to the field you want to enter
 * Masters of Library Science from an accredited ALA institution (most employers won't hire librarians that do not have an accredited degree)
 * there are some positions that only require an Associates degree, but for advancement, you should consider a 4 year program

How do I prepare?

= What are some local colleges that offer programs in Library Science? =
 * there are colleges in every state that offer programs for librarians.
 * many colleges are now offering online programs that you can complete from home

Pennsylvania Colleges that offer programs

Click below to download a flier that will help you explore this career! ==

= = =Click here to find a video about this career and more!=

This Wiki was created by Mrs. Hendry, Dallastown Area Middle School Librarian. For more information, stop in to the library to see her!