Employers
The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, the professional association for acquisitions librarians, has more than 3,200 members. According to the association, 75 percent of its members work in academic libraries and 11 percent in public libraries. The remaining 14 percent work in special libraries and other settings.
Starting Out
To break into this career, turn to library association Web sites or publications for job listings and recruiters. The ALA job Web site, https://joblist.ala.org, for example, offers links to employment opportunities throughout the country, as posted by different library organizations. It would also be prudent to check with your school's career services office. Many employers work closely with academic institutions, especially if their programs are well-regarded. Let your counselor know your area of specialty early on so he or she can help you find an internship or full-time job best suited to your needs.
- Archivists
- Book Conservators
- Children's Librarians
- Corporate Librarians
- Database Specialists
- Exhibit Designers
- Film and Video Librarians
- Information Brokers
- Law Librarians
- Librarians
- Library and Information Science Instructors
- Library Assistants
- Library Directors
- Library Media Specialists
- Library Technicians
- Medical Librarians
- Music Librarians