Library Careers

From the American Library Association:

"The American Library Association (ALA) accredits master’s programs in library and information studies across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. There are 63 ALA-accredited master's programs and three programs seeking initial accreditation."

The majority of librarian positions require a minimum of a Master's in Library and Information Studies from an ALA-accredited program.

San José State University

• Information for Prospective Students
• Career Pathways
• Academic Librarianship – The Information and Learning Commons
• Digital Services
• Emerging Technologies
• Information Intermediation and Instruction
• Information Organization, Description, Analysis, and Retrieval
• Leadership and Management
• Management, Digitization, and Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Records (Archival Studies and Records Management)
• Public Librarianship – A Community Hub for Learning and Literacy
• Special Librarianship
• Teacher Librarianship
• Web Programming and Information Architecture
• Youth Librarianship
• Online Open House Events

University of California, Los Angeles

• Masters of Library and Information Science
• MLIS Specializations
• Specialization in Library Studies
• Specialization in Archival Studies
• Specialization in Informatics
• Specialization in Rare Books, Print and Visual Culture
• Admissions Information Sessions

University of North Texas

• Greater LA Cohort
• Information Sessions

University of Southern California (pending ALA-accreditation)

• Master of Management in Library and Information Science (MMLIS) Program
• Focus on Academic Librarianship, Digital Librarianship, or Urban Public Librarianship