Is this the perfect job for me?

School librarians assist students and teachers in their quest to find information. No longer is the library simply a warehouse for books. Instead, the library is the busy hub of the school, a gathering place to access information from a variety of sources -- databases, CD-ROMs, magazines, reference books, the Internet, media, and much more. The librarian is an information guide teaching and helping students to effectively navigate and evaluate the information seas. Today's librarians not only catalog and process library materials, manage the library, and develop library programs and events like librarians years ago, they collaborate with teachers to develop lessons specifically designed to meet student needs, assist in planning for their library's and school's future, serve on school committees, team up with local public libraries to better serve their clientele, teach information literacy skills, promote reading through storytelling and book talking, and much more. The responsibilities of a librarian are as varied as the students they help every day. Sound like the perfect job for you?

Become A Librarian.Org - This New Jersey web site includes information about what librarians do, training and education information, and other information about becoming a librarian.

Syracuse University's Information Resources for Information Professionals is another useful guide.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Librarians - This government resources gives librarian job descriptions, job outlook, earning potential, and other information for prospective librarians, as well as information about working in the field of education services.  A great first place to start when deciding whether librarianship is the profession for you.

School Libraries on the Web -  School Libraries on the Web includes information on educational and certification requirements for school librarians, as well as other school library information.

Library Careers -  This American Library Association site provides information about careers within librarianship, skills and education needed to become a librarian, and resources related to financial aid and training.

 

Links last updated: 03/28/06