Tips for Entry
Visit the following Web sites for job listings: https://joblist.ala.org and https://aect-jobs.careerwebsite.com/jobseeker/search/results/.
Visit http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/librarycareerssite/home for more information on library science careers.
Read publications such as Library Journal, Knowledge Quest, American Libraries, and Children and Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children to learn more about trends in the industry and potential employers.
Talk to library media specialists about their careers. Ask them for advice on breaking into the field.
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