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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am interested in becoming a librarian and was looking for advice?  It seems you can't do lateral entry for this position, but I don't see anyone local, other than Catholic U that has this to study.  Too much $$$.  Any tips for me?

I have an English major now.  Willing to work as an assistant, but I don't think it would help long term.

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I am afraid this profession is a dead end especially with the internet and electronic books. I would focus your efforts else where.[/quote]

University of Maryland has a program at the College Park campus and at Shady Grove.  I have seen openings for school librarians.  As with many jobs these days though, you probably need to be flexible.  Montgomery County certainly employs school librarians or media specialists as they are called now.  They work with digital information alot.The profession is not 'dead'  (what a stupid thing to say from some ignoramus!)   Who do you think administers the databases and electronic books..chooses them, manages the licenses, administers them, teaches users how to use them.  Duh?

Some schools also offer how Masters Degree in Education with a concentration in school library media.  I think James Madison/UVA might have something like this in Northern Virginia.

You will  need to obtain a state issued license to be a school library media specialist, unless you want to work in a private school.

Good Luck![/quote]

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