Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Several years of experience as a librarian and a doctorate in library science are required for most library and information science educator positions.
You should enjoy reading, writing, and researching. Not only will you spend many years studying in school but your whole career will be based on communicating your thoughts and ideas. People skills are important because you'll be dealing directly with students, administrators, and other faculty members on a daily basis. You should feel comfortable in a role of authority and possess self-confidence. Other important traits include strong organizational and time-management skills.
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- Book Editors
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- Career and Employment Technicians
- Children's Librarians
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- Distance Learning Coordinators
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