How to Become a Librarian
"As a child, my number one best friend was the librarian in my grade school. I actually believed all those books belonged to her."
˜ Erma Bombeck
A librarian develops and provides access to resources and services such as books, databases, DVDs, research, and storytimes.
This article, How to Become a Librarian by Rachel Singer Gordon, explains the difference between an Academic Librarian, a Public Librarian, and a School Librarian? How do you become a Librarian?
The American Library Association defines Intellectual Freedom as "the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction." The librarian's role is to protect the right to access, not to defend or endorse the content of the materials.
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˜ Erma Bombeck
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What Does a Librarian Do?
A librarian develops and provides access to resources and services such as books, databases, DVDs, research, and storytimes.
How to Become a Librarian
This article, How to Become a Librarian by Rachel Singer Gordon, explains the difference between an Academic Librarian, a Public Librarian, and a School Librarian? How do you become a Librarian?
What is Intellectual Freedom and Why is it Important to a Librarian?
The American Library Association defines Intellectual Freedom as "the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction." The librarian's role is to protect the right to access, not to defend or endorse the content of the materials.
ALA Accredited Master's of Library Science Programs
- Kent State University offers the only American Library Association Accredited Library Science degree program in the State of Ohio. Distance education classes are also offered by Kent State University School of Library & Information Science at various public libraries and community colleges in Ohio. A program is also offered on the campus of The Ohio State University. Information about the Columbus program can be found on the KSU SLIS webpage.
- University of Kentucky School of Library Information Science
- Indiana University School of Library Information Science
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