Any or all of the librarians would be happy to discuss a career in librarianship with you.
Even if some of us graduated many years ago, we can use our connections to help you learn about current programs at a variety of universities. Don't be shy! Ask us.
Internships are a great way to learn more about a profession, gain some real-world experience, and find out if a career is right for you. If you are interested in academic librarianship or non-profit marketing, you may want to consider one of our Gustavus Library Internships.
Stories about librarians and their careers:
Movers and Shakers 2016 - Library Journal chooses librarians annually who are doing interesting things. This article profiles 50 high achievers.
Letters to a Young Librarian - a blog for people new to the profession
"Should You Become a Librarian?" - a tongue-in-cheek flowchart that will test just how serious you are about this profession.
Let the Wild Rumpus Start - a blog by a children's librarian.
Storytime Underground - a site for sharing ideas among children's librarians and promoting social justice.
So you Want to be a Librarian by Find this book in our library or online for free.
Library Career People - a Q&A advice blog
Open Cover Letters - an archive of successful cover letters for librarian positions
A Snapshot of a 21st Century Librarian - The Atlantic
Careers in Libraries - a bibliography of sources, online and in print, from the American Library Association (ALA).
Core Values Statement - a report on librarians' fundamental values with links to supporting documents (ALA).
How to Become a 21st Century Librarian by Meredith Schwartz, Library Journal - an article on what kinds of specializations are available and how to approach choosing and getting the most out of a degree program.
"So You Think You Want to Be a Librarian?"- article by Brian Kenney in Publishers Weekly.
Librarian by Day's "So You Want to Be a Librarian?" - a great collection of links and blog posts, covering the degree, the job search, skills, and general professional advice.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Librarians - from the US Department of Labor.
"The Top 10 Reasons to be a Librarian" - article by Martha J. Spear about what a profession as a librarian has to offer.
"What Can I Do With an Information/Library Sciences Degree?" - gives an overview of different professions and specialties in librarianship.
Careers in Public Librarianship - from the Public Library Association.
"How to Become a School Librarian" - provides information on the education needed to become a school librarian, job descriptions, salaries, and where school librarians can work.
Learning about the Job: What does a school librarian do? - from American Association of School Librarians.
Learn How to Become a School Librarian - information about the responsibilities and certifications of school librarians.
Learn How to Become a School Librarian - information about the responsibilities and certifications of school librarians.
"So You Want to be a Corporate Librarian?" - information about the responsibilities of corporate librarians.
Medical Librarianship - explore a career in Health Sciences information.
Music Librarianship - information about what music librarians do and how to become a music librarian.
Directory of Institutions Offering Accredited Master's Programs in Library and Information Science - from the ALA.
Guidelines for Choosing a Master's Program in Library and Information Studies - from the ALA.
Hack Library School (a blog for grad students - recommended reading!)
Library & Information Science Syllabi - sample some grad school course syllabi collected by librarian Amanda L. Goodman
Archives
So You Want to Be an Archivist: An Overview of the Archival Profession - from the Society of American Archivists.
Directory of Archival Education - from the Society of American Archivists.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians - from the US Department of Labor.
Book Publishing
Bookjobs.com - a site about career possibilities in publishing from the Association of American Publishers.
About Publishing: Major/Department Guide - outlines jobs in publishing and skills required; from the Association of American Publisher's Bookjobs site.
Publishing Programs/Education - from the Association of American Publisher's Bookjobs site.
Publishing Graduate Programs, 2015 - from Publishers Weekly; includes valuable gender and diversity information
