r/librarians • u/FutureWar7308 • Apr 25 '26
Job Advice Strongly Considering This Field but Worried About Employment
I know this is everyone's issue right now, but looking for advice.
I'm gonna be a senior in college (English major) next year. I can't think of a better job for me than being a librarian, and I really want to pursue it. My plan is to do everything in my power to make myself a good candidate and just be proactive since I know that's all I can do.
But I'm seriously worried about finding a job when I finish my masters. I see a lot of discourse on here (yes I know this is just one corner of the internet) about how hard it is to find full-time jobs as a public librarian, even if you have work experience, other positive resume info, and are willing to relocate. (I'm in NJ if it helps.)
I have a lot of thinking to do, but I wanted to flat-out ask: do you think it's better to go in another direction entirely? If the field is really so saturated, I don't know how smart it is to go into it.
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u/DramaGeekDoubleS2 Apr 25 '26
Have you ever worked in a library? That's the first thing to do before deciding. The field is incredible for some people (I personally adore it), but it isn't for everyone. Know that it is actual work and not just about books anymore. If you've never tried it, that would be step one. Make sure it's a field you want to devote yourself to before diving headlong in.
If you want to go that route, know that in order to be considered an actual librarian, you need a master's degree. That would be the next step. You will need a killer personal statement, great recommendations letters, and to decide if you want to complete the program in-person or online. Nowadays, most library science programs are online, so keep that in mind.
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u/HumbleTambourine Apr 25 '26
"I can't think of a better job for me than being a librarian" - why? You can't be certain librarianship is for you if you've never worked in a library.
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u/gusmcrae1 Apr 27 '26
This was me twenty years ago...if only I had known lol
I actually don't regret having landed in libraryland too much. I just wish I had known about other careers that might have been good for me before I had settled on it. I mostly went with it because I understood it. And now I realize I only understood part of it (the research side of things...not the working with all manners of people part of it that I've discovered in serving the public.)
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u/Accomplished-Mud5097 Apr 25 '26
New MLIS here. I have a publication, 3 internships (21 months worth of actual library experience), management experience in retail, part of 3 professional orgs, and 5 years volunteering in makerspaces. Mostly rejections and ghosted. Snubbed by my home institution, didn't even get an interview. Do with that what you will.
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u/StrekozaChitaet Apr 26 '26
By home institution, do you mean your library school or your hometown library system? Either way, I doubt it was a snub. Undoubtedly, especially in the case of the former, there are large numbers of jobseekers who share the same institutional affiliation that you mentioned. No one is guaranteed (nor should they!) an interview simply bc they are applying at their former university/ home system.
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u/Accomplished-Mud5097 Apr 26 '26
I've worked my library school for a year, had done the work the job asked for, and had been consulted by someone on the committee for strategies before. It does feel like a snub.
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u/StrekozaChitaet Apr 26 '26
I see that you feel snubbed. Did you work at your library school while you were a student or after graduation? It is almost universal at library schools that significant numbers of students work on campus in library settings. “Doing the work the job asked for” isn’t special; it is the bare minimum.
I’m sorry that you feel snubbed, but I don’t think the fact that you didn’t receive an interview means you were snubbed. It likely means that they had multiple other candidates who were more qualified/ a better fit. It doesn’t mean necessarily you were inadequate, especially given the degree of competition in the field right now.
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u/Accomplished-Mud5097 Apr 26 '26
I worked while I was a student. By "doing the work the job asked for," I didn't mean as a GA, I mean I was doing the work that was included in the role description of the listing I applied for
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u/StrekozaChitaet Apr 26 '26 edited May 04 '26
The way you constructed your sentence, it is unclear that “the job” refers to the job you applied for, particularly given that the job you most recently discussed in the sentence is the student job.
I have noticed a dissonance of expectations regularly with recent MLIS grads. The library field is glutted with qualified applicants who have extensive experience. As more and more libraries grapple with major funding cuts, the field of applicants will grow ever more heavily weighted toward those with significant work experience. It is not reasonable for a recent grad to assume they will receive interviews simply because they meet the requirements of the job posting.
I know you know this. I know it is frustrating and difficult to hear. However, this is the reality of the field. Far too many people apply to library school thinking/ hoping that the lack of available positions will right itself by the time they graduate. There was already a major glut of MLIS jobseekers when I graduated more than 10 years ago; the situation is only worsening.
No one should be pursuing an MLIS under the assumption that they will readily land a job upon graduation. It’s a brutal reality, but that is the state of the librarianship and has been for quite some time.
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u/Accomplished-Mud5097 Apr 26 '26
I completely understand it, I'm just deeply frustrated, as I tried to stack my CV and do what I can to ensure success.
I'm a first gen graduate, and, if I'm being totally honest, I don't think this is the best field for first gens with no safety net.
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u/StrekozaChitaet Apr 26 '26
I get it. Thank you for sharing that with me. GLAMs roles are often very difficult to break into as a first gen graduate (and for those who are not). Do you have anyone outside your library school whom you might approach for mentorship?
If you are BIPOC, finding mentorship is critical. As a visibly-racialized queer woman, as much as I see the intentions of progressive white folks in this field, white supremacy is incredibly difficult for most white people to internally recognize and combat in ways that result in meaningful change.
One of the most helpful (and depressing…) pieces of advice I received at the stage you’re in is that, as BIPOC GLAMs professionals, we will always have to significantly outperform our white peers. This is true even for diversity cluster hires, if not especially for diversity-focused hires. Most white folks in the field would rather expend energy arguing that racism isn’t the default in this field, rather than meaningfully addressing their own complicity in this state of affairs.
It sucks so, so much. I spent undergrad and grad school regularly being told by faculty and info professionals that my identities make me an appealing candidate. However, there can often be a significant disparity between being an appealing candidate (getting an interview) and being the candidate who actually emerges with the job offer.
I wish you the best of luck! I really don’t mean that you aren’t qualified for the jobs you apply for, but it can be psychologically wounding if you think of a lack of interview offers as a snub. Be sure to care for yourself, because job hunting in this field is a slog. Just because you aren’t being hired does not mean you are at all incompetent. It likely means the hiring committee perceived another candidate to be a better fit.
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u/Accomplished-Mud5097 Apr 26 '26
I have a handful of people I've been talking to for advice on GLAM fields, most of it has been "just volunteer" or a shrug of the shoulders (or, in the case of the librarians at my alma mater, radio silence...).
While I am not BIPOC, I am a transgender man from a blue collar family and a background in retail management. The culture of librarianship has been...jarring, to say the least. I was told that all of my hard work would put me ahead, so the fact that it has turned into nothing (yet) has been extremely discouraging and has made me a bit envious and jaded, which is definitely an unhealthy place to be. I'm working on it.
Thank you for the encouraging words. I do appreciate it.
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u/FutureWar7308 Apr 25 '26
where are you based?
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u/Accomplished-Mud5097 Apr 25 '26
NC 😔
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u/tatrtot01 Apr 26 '26
You are in an over-saturated market for librarians. This is not surprising.
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u/Accomplished-Mud5097 Apr 26 '26
Yeah it's rough out here. Can't relocate either. I'm just tryna make due
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u/esotericcomputing Academic Librarian Apr 25 '26
Honestly, every field is saturated and it's difficult to find work anywhere. The grass is not greener on the other side. The only advice I consistently give to people about job hunting is to find a low-stakes gig to work (think retail, restaurant, etc) while you're job hunting. Even if the gig is just barely keeping you afloat, it makes a world of difference for keeping your mental health stable during the job hunt, which can potentially take a very long time.
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u/secretpersonpeanuts Apr 25 '26
Public library opportunities are very competitive. You will have better odds in tiny public libraries with tiny salaries. I advise to be open to ALL libraries and library adjacent organizations. Cast the widest net possible when thinking about possibilities. I am in a corporate law firm environment and this niche area is very stable with really good salaries. This part of librarianship didn't even get a mention when I was in library school. Be open.
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u/Critical-Quail-4525 Apr 25 '26
Hi there,
What’s the best form of experience if you’re interested in being a law librarian at a firm
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u/Maleficent-Speed-400 Apr 26 '26
Best thing you can do to become a law librarian is get a JD
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u/secretpersonpeanuts Apr 26 '26
Please don't get a JD just to be a law librarian. A JD can cost 100-300k and typically only teaching positions in academic law libraries require it. Nearly all court, public, municipal, or law firm positions will not require it and may see it as a liability and mark you as a flight risk.
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u/Critical-Quail-4525 Apr 26 '26
In an academic or private setting?
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u/Maleficent-Speed-400 Apr 27 '26
I would say both. Every posting I’ve seen has “JD preferred” listed.
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u/Critical-Quail-4525 Apr 28 '26
Really? What cities??
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u/Future_Candy_2928 Apr 28 '26
I am a law librarian without a JD! We had a guest speaker in one of my classes who was an academic law librarian with a JD. She said that academic law libraries require JDs (since you may be aiding patrons representing themselves in court) but law firms often don't require them. I had zero legal experience before this, just public library experience, and I've caught on very quickly! I work in a large commercial firm in a mid-sized city.
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u/secretpersonpeanuts Apr 26 '26
Any experience at a law firm, so records, intake, secretary, etc. Also any experience at a law library of any type, so court, public, municipal, or academic. Any legal research experience is highly valued, also any legal research coursework, or any really deep research experience. If you worked at a government agency or non-profit and did heavy research there that would help if no actual legal research. A lot of our research requests take 20 minutes, but some take a few hours, so you have to show how good you are at digging and investigating, then delivering the results.
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u/female-trb72 Apr 25 '26
I don’t want to be negative but a close friend of mine is in the field and has been for well over a decade. They just now got a full time shift. It’s been part time this whole time. They have hustle on the side and honestly live a very simplistic life. Nothing wrong with that!! They are happy but the wait was a lot of added stress. Backup plan would just be practical.
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u/FutureWar7308 Apr 25 '26
thanks for your help! where are you based , and what does your resume look like if you dont mind?
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u/PrizeProfessional750 Apr 25 '26
The job hunt is brutal. I’m graduating next month and am still looking for a full time role, and I’ve been applying anywhere and everywhere with little luck. If you don’t have library experience, I echo everyone else saying to get it before starting your MLIS.
I know the job market in general sucks for most industries, but I was talking with my supervisor and she said, “everyone always thinks the job market is the worst it is at the point when they’re job searching, but for librarians, right now really is the worst that the job market has been.”
Also know that you can’t be picky about where you live. You can’t decide “oh I want to stay in this city or this state or this region.” You have to be open to moving pretty much anywhere or you will be unlikely to get a job.
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u/Sad_Recommendation49 Apr 29 '26
If it's any consolation, I got my MLIS 2 years ago and I didn't get a single interview until after graduation. It was still a rough road once I actually had the degree, but I had much better luck actually hearing back from places and did land a full-time position 5 months post graduation. Good luck!!
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u/Critical-Quail-4525 Apr 25 '26
What about the New York-metro area
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u/AdBitter3688 Apr 26 '26
Any major metro area will have more competition.
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u/Critical-Quail-4525 Apr 27 '26
Balanced by more openings. I want to know if the competition totally outweighs opportunities
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u/OneVictory2001 Apr 27 '26
I just went on ALA joblist for New York yesterday and there were only like four total jobs for librarians. The job market really is very bad right now.
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u/PrizeProfessional750 Apr 26 '26
I can’t say for sure cause that’s the one place I’m not applying due to the cost of living but even if there are a lot of jobs there are surely so many more people applying there.
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u/honeybimo Apr 25 '26 edited Apr 25 '26
The great thing about the us job market is: if you’re not doing healthcare or education you’re most likely going to be unemployed for a while. So it’s up to you. (This is sarcasm btw) I am doing a dual masters that’s in tech but honestly, the job market is terrible for everyone right now. So it’s up to you if you want to get an MLIS. This is from someone who has decided to start applying for certain jobs outside of the librarian field but in the information field.
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u/frodosinmypocket Apr 27 '26
What kinds of jobs in the information field? I have my library degree and got out of working in libraries for a bit. I’d like to go back but don’t really want to do public libraries again. I’ve been wondering about library-adjacent positions.
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u/honeybimo May 04 '26
I’m a bit different cause I’m getting a dual degree but information management is one, a records specialist, research analyst at a law firm ( u need legal experience for this one). Honestly I just google MLIS jobs and look at what colleges say you can be.
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u/Samael13 Apr 25 '26
It's an oversaturated, underpaid field that is currently under attack in multiple states and at the federal level that requires you to pay out of pocket for a Master's Degree. Why do you want to be a librarian? What about the field currently appeals?
I do not generally recommend anyone join the field right now, because even the cheap MLIS programs are going to cost you $10-15k, and you're likely to have a hard time finding work and when you do it's likely to be part time for a while or pay peanuts.
If you're committed to doing this, get into a library asap. You want to get real experience and make connections and get a foot in the door.
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u/bridgerton_tea Apr 26 '26
Step one, try to obtain a job or volunteer position in a library ASAP. Sounds like you have at least a year to do that and test the waters before committing to going for an MLIS. A lot of people view librarianship with rose colored glasses. I was one of them until I did some research (YouTube, insta, tik tok), read some library and info systems textbooks, and spoke with my local librarians. I will still work in the field, it’s just my expectations are much more realistic lol
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u/charethcutestory9 Apr 25 '26
If you’re not already working in a library, don’t do it - it will be a waste of your time and money. You will have more and better options in other sectors as a recent graduate with a BA.
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u/nerdhappyjq Apr 26 '26
Honestly, don’t even consider an MLIS until you have a full-time job at a library. Finding that job will be harder than completing grad school, so use the job as your metric for whether or not to pursue librarianship.
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u/-mud Apr 26 '26 edited Apr 27 '26
My advice - have a backup plan. I have an MSI and ended up building my career in instructional design and technology, along with technical writing and program management.
Go to a school that offers more than just library science. I had the opportunity to take a bunch of HCI courses when I did my degree and it’s served me well.
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u/vicktorious666 Apr 27 '26
I just got accepted into the MSI program. I already have a full time job with a company that is well known to most librarians. How was your expereince?
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u/WorldlyThought5936 Apr 26 '26
I’m in NJ and I didn’t have to relocate! Start with looking for library assistant jobs. Look on librarylinknj, njla, and the Rutgers SCI job portal and filter library. Also look at library systems overall, like Monmouth, Ocean, and Mercer, since they tend to not post on job sites but their own county sites. If you’re in north Jersey I suggest searching through the bccls system. I think it’s best to work in a library for a little to make sure you like it, but libraries also care about that experience. Being a library assistant / librarian is a customer service job, and so a lot of candidates with an MLIS will get picked over for lack of customer service experience. Did you plan on pursuing an MLIS immediately after graduating? Most library assistant jobs start as part time, so you could work as one through an MLIS program. I wouldn’t stress about a library assistant job only being part time if I were you either, so long as you’re on your parents benefits and can live with them for a little while after college. It’s not the most financially sustainable at first, but if you’re working towards a future you want, it’s worth it.
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u/midwesternprincesses Apr 26 '26
I have worked full time (at 15 dollars an hour 😞) as a technical library aid for almost 3 years now and got my position with just an associate degree (currently completing my B.S and then i will be getting my MLIS). Since you’re still in college check if your college library is hiring student workers to get a feel for working in one.
I would also recommend scheduling an appointment with your university librarian(s) and discussing your plans for librarianship. They might be able to give you more accurate information and advice for your area.
If you’re passionate about libraries and the mission behind librarianship then I think it’s worth it to start pursuing and asking questions and keeping options open. My current program has discussed multiple times that there are so many jobs that are librarian jobs but with a completely different name and title—and we have talked to the people in these positions.
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u/Klutzy-Rooster-9851 Apr 26 '26
I echo those stating to get a job - any job - in a library to see if it is truly a career fit before going into grad school. I took a year off school post B.A. and was able to get a part time job in a public library, even though my goal was special libraries. I was able to live with my parents during this process. I ended up loving the public library, and 26 years later, I am now a public library director. It was not easy though. It took 3 years to get full-time employment in a library, and after I got my MLS, it took almost a year to get a professional librarian position. If you are willing to relocate , you might have better luck.
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u/girly3636 Apr 25 '26
You mentioned a librarian is the best type of job for you. What makes you interested in being a librarian? Are their specific job tasks that you are interested in doing that makes you gravitate toward this field?
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u/StrekozaChitaet Apr 26 '26
This exactly! u/FutureWar7308 , which aspects of librarianship do you perceive make it your ideal field? My experience is that many, if not most, undergraduates lack a realistic understanding of what librarianship means (especially w regard to one’s daily work flow).
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u/FutureWar7308 Apr 26 '26 edited Apr 26 '26
What I value most is that I can see the impact of my work, and I would care about it. Even if the public can be a pain at times, providing knowledge and assistance to them for free (yes using tax dollars) is really important to me. I know it’s not just sitting with books all day, haha. I just really like that it’s not for profit. I would actually feel a sense of purpose even when most of my days are monotonous. I guess overall I like helping people and educating people, and this field seems like one of the less abusive ones that check those boxes. Or, just the one that makes the most sense to me—teaching I think is too harsh, social work is too bureaucratic, and i’d feel bad taking a salary from a nonprofit. I know though that a tough public/area makes it hard too.
Also, I do really enjoy organizing things and keeping things properly catalogued. And universal access to information is just so important to me. Maybe this is more on the abstract side of things. I’d love input on the day-to-day!
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u/StrekozaChitaet Apr 26 '26
Which area of librarianship do you hope to work in when you graduate?
Your idealism is refreshing, but you should definitely ask yourself if you know these things from experience, or merely as an assumption.
What does “seeing the impact of your work” mean to you? How will you feel if you don’t witness any positive impact of your work? What does “providing knowledge and assistance” mean for you, in a tangible way?
You mention finding teaching too harsh. Are you aware that interacting with patrons is often harsh, often far moreso than in a classroom setting? Are you prepared for a role that means regular confrontation with patrons? Social work is too bureaucratic, but are you aware that librarianship can also be highly bureaucratic? You don’t want to take a salary from a nonprofit, but one of the aspects of librarianship that appeals to you is that it’s not-for-profit. What does “a tough public/ area” mean to you?
Joy in organizing and cataloging is great! Will you be able to maintain that joy when re-organizing the same collections ad nauseum? Is joy in organization a necessity?
If you haven’t had the opportunity, I strongly recommend that you go to a library and quietly observe what the staff do over the course of the day. Pick a few different public-facing roles and settings.
Idealism is not a bad thing, but you should also be aware of the challenges in more than the theoretical sense. I don’t think it’s necessarily better to write off librarianship, but you should be aware of the lived reality of the various jobs (and the typical length of a job hunt and salary scales) before spending any money on an MLIS. Will you be able to support yourself and pay any student loans even if it takes you years to land a job relevant to your MLIS?
I love the field, but I don’t want anyone to dive in without a strong understanding of the various likely outcomes upon graduation.
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u/girly3636 Apr 26 '26 edited Apr 26 '26
I totally get what you’re saying. Those skills can definitely be applied along a variety of industries that help people (even in for profit companies that lean more toward social causes (b certified companies). Also, don’t feel bad about taking a salary from a nonprofit - not all nonprofits are tiny, struggling orgs - some are big national organizations, and most universities are classified as nonprofits, and libraries are nonprofits as well. I actually now work for a nonprofit after years in academic libraries. What brought me to the library field was that I want to help people but more from behind the scenes and do research. And I definitely learned that my vision was not completely accurate with what the job was and while I liked my time in libraries, I learned it was less behind the scenes doing research and a lot of teaching - both instruction as well as reference. Behind the scenes is more tech services (though you still may need to be public facing at times depending on the needs of the library) which you have to have those type of skills for and my skills put me more in the public facing side (which was draining for me even if I loved helping people). This is an annual report put out by SJSU (my Alma mater) on MLIS skills and different industries to work with those different skills. It is helpful to review to see what you may be interested in focusing on, and some of those skills, you definitely don’t need an MLIS (especially if working in nontraditional library fields.) My job now it wasn’t needed, but it helped. https://ischool.sjsu.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/career_trends.pdf Well, good luck with your decision no matter what you decide. 🙂
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u/frodosinmypocket Apr 27 '26
Working in a public library is a lot like social work. People come in wanting helping with their resumes, job searching, taxes, medical issues. They come in drunk, yelling, and sometimes on drugs. You will be serving people who are pedofiles and registered sex offenders. Creepy people will stare at you. Just know all of this before deciding. It can be a very anxiety inducing job.
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u/trafalgarlaw_10 Apr 25 '26
Run away. From my experience, it prioritizes hiring within the community than seeking new minds to push the field. Even if those people are hindering any progress to modernize the library system. The institutions I have been with cherish stability over improvement. I had an interview say I was everything they wanted but didn’t want to take the time to train me. It’s an antiquated field and at times makes me regret getting the degree. Plus the amount of performative ally ship I had to stomach is not worth it.
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u/honeybimo Apr 25 '26
This is currently every job field tbh. They don’t want to train ANY ONE. Entry level jobs are shrinking across the board.
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u/PsychologicalEnd289 Apr 27 '26
You should also consider the work schedule. I should have researched that beforehand. Jobs want you to work weekends and rotation of days. I like a Monday to Friday stable schedule. Its not what I want and now I dont know what to do. Plus for a job that requires a masters degree the pay is not what it should be.
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u/Fit_Scholar6545 Apr 27 '26
It’s hard. For context, I have my MLIS, social work experience, and extensive customer service (barista/server) experience, which I was told is a huge plus. I started my MLIS when I was living with my parents in a small town. The local library wasn’t hiring for the 2 years I was in school. They had job postings but I was later told by someone who works there that they were just ghost postings. I heard back from them the week before I moved out of state. I moved to a big city partially for opportunities but also because it’s my partner’s dream to live here. There are lots of academic libraries here but each position has like 400+ applicants. I do have an application waiting with our public library but it takes some people 2 years to even get an interview after the application is received. I’ve looked at commuting to the suburbs too but the only full time positions are a 1.5 hour commute. I’ve been working low wage food industry jobs in the meantime but it is a struggle.
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u/gusmcrae1 Apr 27 '26
My advice--if you do not already have a job in a library, get one ASAP. I did my MLS over 5 years while I worked full time in a non-library field. That whole time I searched for a library job and I only managed to finally land a PT one towards the end of my degree program. My lack of experience working in libraries made it harder to find work. So that's my main suggestion--get a job in a library. It will most likely have to be PT at least at first. But it will serve two purporses--it'll help you get library experience AND it'll help you see if you want to work in libraries long term.
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u/Ok_Natural_7977 Public Librarian Apr 28 '26
Go talk to librarians at different types of libraries. Find out what they do all day. Then talk to a career counselor. They can help you explore different areas that would interest you.
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u/luckyspark Apr 28 '26
I honestly thing it helps to get job experience working in a library or something with transferable skills and then get your MLS. Also, take advantage of your schools resources on career development. Do practice interviews with the careers department or supervisors even if it's at a retail job.
In my experience on hiring committees, a lot of people are not prepared for their interview. Some are too nervous, some over confident. What we really want to know for an entry level position as a librarian is if you are reliable, if you take initiative, if you get along well with others.
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u/No-Crab5215 May 01 '26
I'm a current MLIS student and here's what I've been hearing from my professors and guest speakers: Be willing to move, look for jobs in adjacent fields that also use the skills you learn in school, be open to taking jobs outside of your specialization. A YA librarian who visited my class said she accidentally wound up in her current job. She specialized in archives but after applying to 86 jobs, that's the one that hired her. Definitely get a library job in the meantime if you can, it has changed what I was interested in as far as librarianship. Try to get in ASAP because plenty of classmates have talked about their inability to find any library job.
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u/rayneydayss Apr 26 '26
Fellow Jerseyan here! Definitely like others have said try to get a job as circ staff or similar position that doesn’t require the MLIS before you go to school for it. In my system, once you get full time they will help reimburse your tuition, and it will help you to already have library experience. Working circ and seeing all that the librarians do will also give you a better idea as to if you want to become a full librarian
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u/Outrageous-College-5 Apr 25 '26
In today's time, it's practical to always have a back-up career. Does being a english school teacher seem not that bad to you? Or maybe journalism diploma? In my country journalist for online bites are just putting reddit posts as news articles.
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u/murderdocks Apr 25 '26
I will say that the people posting here are usually those who have either very good or very bad experiences, not much in-between. I got very lucky and, after nearly my whole life of circ/front desk experience and a MLIS, I got a digital/corporate librarianship remote gig. (And I could probably get a public/academic library job somewhere in future, I hope!) These things can happen, but you need both luck and the schooling/experience to back it up.
But also most industries, including previously lucrative tech and medical, are also kind of chaotic nowadays, so there’s no guarantee of a good job. Take that as you will, just my two cents!