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Online Library Science Degree Programs
A prospective student seeking to become a librarian will find many accredited programs that provide opportunities to earn an online master's of library science degree.
library science degree • online library science degrees • library science online • online library science masters degree • online library science

Librarians – Choosing a Library Science Program
A graduate degree is usually required for professional librarian jobs. Here's how to choose a traditional or online program to earn a master's degree in library science.
become a librarian • librarian career • library science • library and information science • masters of library science

What to do With a Library Science Degree
A master's degree in library science can prepare one for a conventional library job in a school or town, but it can also open up a host of alternative career paths.
library science degree • library science degree online • master's degree in library science • degree in library science • career path

Librarian Careers – General Information
Librarians are information specialists who enjoy diverse employment opportunities, ranging from jobs in public libraries and schools to specialized environments.
become a librarian • librarian jobs • librarian career • masters of library science • library science

An Interview With Steven Cohen
The conclusion of my interview with librarian Steven Cohen.
interview • librarystuff.net • librarianship • librarians • blogs

Digital Reference Services: Revisited
A discussion, with links of interest, on digital reference services in libraries
digital reference • librarians • virtual reference • library science • reference

Second Life in Virtual Worlds and MMORPGs
Instead of viewing themselves as the gatekeepers of physical book collections, libraries are increasingly looking for digital methods of reaching out and marketing.
library automation • library science • librarian • online games • second life

Upcoming Conferences of Note
Some of the excellent library conferences coming up in the next few months.
conference • conferences • professional development • librarians • library science

Innovative Education in Libraryland
As Dean Leigh Estabrook leaves the deanship at UIUC, a look at the innovative LEEP distance education program at the University of Illinois.
leep • distance education • graduate school • online classes • web-based teaching

How to Become a Librarian
Individuals who enjoy reading books, helping people, and learning new technology, can become librarians. A good education is key.
librarian • combined interest in books technology people • variety of work • mostly desk and computer job • the ideal librarian

Employment Opportunities in Computer Science
When people visualize a librarian's job, most visualize a boring existence; actually, jobs in library science are being shaped by exciting new technology.
jobs in computer science • system librarian jobs and careers • technology jobs paying $40 • 000 or more • top jobs with employment growth

From Documentation to Information Science
What is this mysterious field called 'Information Science?' This article dispels the myths by introducing key pioneers which formed this inter-discipline.
information science • library science • ranganathan • peter morville • vannevar bush

Information brokerage can be a profitable home business
Becoming an information broker can prove to be a bright home-business decision.
home business • entrepreneurs • information brokers • information specialists • information brokerage

SpotLight: The Internet Public Library
Part two. More on the fabulous resources available at the IPL.
internet public library • libraries • librarians • internet research • reference

Becoming a Librarian
Economic recessions often lead people to reevaluate their career ambitions and consider new opportunities. Is an MLIS right for you?
education degrees • master's education • online education • mlis • master's librarian information science

Information Architecture and Librarianship
Explores the discipline of Information Architecture and how it relates to librarianship.
information architecture • information architects • librarians • mls degree • mlis degree

Librarianship: Some FAQ About the Profession
Some frequently asked questions about the profession of librarianship. Part one of a two-part series.
librarianship • librarians • libraries • careers

A Career in Archival Science
What is an archivist? An exploration of the discipline of Archival Science, its relationship to librarianship, and more.
archivists • archival science • master of archival studies • archives • librarians

Librarianship: Some FAQ About the Profession
The final article in this two-part series. Covers jobs, the librarian stereotype, and our relevance in the Internet age.
librarians • librarianship • profession • image • jobs

Abolish Grades? I Don't Think So
Explores the reason for academic grades and tips on getting better ones.
grades • performance • assessment • achievement • intrinsic rewards

How To Separate The Bulls From The Bearers of Truthfulness (P-2)
continuation of last week's article
internet • web • searching

Author Profile – Jayne Ann Krentz
Jayne Ann Krentz, writing as Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle, creates sizzling scenes of love and intrigue in her contemporary, historical, and futuristic romance novels.
jayne ann krentz • amanda quick • jayne castle • historical romance • contemporary romance

Cynthia Rylant and Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
cynthia rylant • phyllis reynolds naylor • children's books • authors

Great Jobs for Writers
Even successful freelancers sometimes need a second job to pay the bills. Here are some career ideas for writers who need to make money.
jobs for writers • careers for writers • editing jobs • jobs for freelance writers • famous writer jobs

Indexing as an Ideal Home Business
A freelance professional indexer with thirty-five years experience offers some thoughts on the field based on results from a recent online survey of indexers.
indexing • indexers • index • indexer • freelance

New and Noteworthy
Find out what's new and noteworthy in the world of library and information science...
library news • librarians • resources

Online Education & Degrees
Online education has been around for quite some time but advances have been exponential.
online education • degree programs • accredited university • virtual education • online courses

Self-Publishing vs. Mainstream Trade Publishing
Speakers shared practical insight on the future of self-publishing in the book market, at the 1st Tucson Festival of Books on Univ. of Arizona's campus, March 15th, 2009.
writing • publishing • self-publishing • lulu.com • andrea beaulieu

Teaching the 1st Amendment to Gifted Students
When teachers bring the Bill of Rights into the classroom, gifted students are often enchanted by the abstractions of the first amendment.
teaching the 1st amendment • classroom activity to explore the 1st amendment • understanding the 1st amendment • tshirt phrases for 1st amendment • 1st amendment lesson for gifted education

THANK YOU, MISS EUDORA
A chance meeting with writer Eudora Welty changed my perspective about a few things.
eudora welty • mississippi writer • mississippi writers • writer • writers

The Grammatical Adverbial in English
The following article explains the five grammatical forms that can function as the grammatical adverbial in the English language.
adverbial • grammatical form • grammatical function • adverb phrase • adverb clause

The Scientific Method
A short overview of the scientific method
scientific method • science • medicine • research

A Day in the Life
Of a public librarian.
librarians • librarianship • public librarians • libraries • acquisitions

Classification of Musical Instruments
The organographic system popularized by Hornbostel and Sachs was possibly derived from an Ancient Indian one.
natyshastra • raja sourindra mohan tagore • victor mahillion • brussels music conservatory • hornbostel and sachs

Full-Text Resources on the Web
No cost, full-text article databases and resources available on the Web.
research • full-text articles • full-text databases • online research • internet research

In The News....
Some recent news of interest to librarians and other information professionals.
news • libraries • information industry news • library news

Indexing Education
Education Needed to Become a Freelance Indexer
indexers • education • usda • training • college courses

Looking at Scientific Studies
Understanding the scientific method can help us interpret scientific studies.
science • scientific method • scientific research

Paraprofessionals at the Reference Desk
An overview of the controversial debate...
paraprofessionals • librarians • library support staff • librarianship

Research and the Screenwriter
A short discussion of screenwriting, realism, history, and research.
screenwriting • historical research • realism

Science Experiments with Rocks that Absorb Water
Students conduct an experiment to determine the ability of rocks to absorb and retain water, making connections with the concepts of porosity and permeability in rocks.
science experiments with rocks • investigation into porosity of rocks • rocks • rocks and minerals • rocks ability to absorb water

The Great Exhibition and the Age of Inventions
In the 19th century, machines were changing everyday life in many important ways. This led to a widespread craze for all kinds of machines and all things mechanical
great exhibition • inventions • machines • 19th century • france london crystal palace

A Preview of the 2002 ALA Annual Conference
A few of the highlights of this year's American Library Association annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
conferences • professional development • american library association • programs • librarians

An Interview With Steven Cohen
Part one of an interview with Steven Cohen, law librarian and author of www.librarystuff.net
interview • librarian • steven cohen • librarystuff • librarianship

Canadian Librarianship - Part 1
Resources focussing on Canadian librarianship and libraries. Also, a guide to Canadian research on the Web. Of interest to librarians, or anyone wanting to explore the Canadian presence on the Web.
canada • canadian • internet • world wide web • research

Mentoring and Apprenticeships
Mentoring and Apprenticeships Do's & Don'ts
usda • indexing • mentors • apprenticeships

Professional Reading: A Selective Bibliography
A selective, annotated bibliography of resources for librarians and information professionals.
professional development • librarians • bibliography • resources

Talking with Ms GRITS
Marlive, also known as Ms GRITS (Guys and Girls Raised In The South) addition to her busy career is co-founder and manager of www.thegrits.com, an online African American reading club.
marlive • the grits.com • ms grits • african american literature • reading club

The Entrepreneurial Librarian
Some traditional and non-traditional ways in which MLS/MLIS librarians are successfully freelancing.
freelancing • freelancers • librarians • information experts • librarianship

Frequently Asked Questions-Part 2
Additional questions that I'm frequently asked.
indexing • index • indexer • dawn spencer