What qualifications do I need to become a librarian?

[oldwheels]

A childhood friend of mine is a librarian. She did a 3 year degree followed by a 2 year masters course in Library Science.

Being a librarian is not just about putting books on shelves, it's also about knowing where to find information when people ask for it.

My eldest son was a chartered librarian which required a degree. He later moved on to become a college lecturer but on computer studies instead.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I think you'll find libraries open rather earlier than 1pm, imagine being a library volunteer (most are) and getting up early.

Yes, getting up early could be a problem.🤔

 

[Deleted User]

Surely it's how you were born, I mean you can't just choose your sexuality because you fancy a change?

Oh sh*t! Librarian.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I went yesterday to ask my questions, forgetting that Tuesdays are half day closing day in this small town. Hence the library being closed all day.

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives/libraries/find-a-library/great-harwood-library/

 

[Accy cyclist]

A childhood friend of mine is a librarian. She did a 3 year degree followed by a 2 year masters course in Library Science.

Being a librarian is not just about putting books on shelves, it's also about knowing where to find information when people ask for it.

I thought it might need a degree when I asked in my opening post. 'Library Science' though! What the feck does that involve? 🤔 🧐

 

[stephec]

If you're lucky you might meet someone like Libby from Shameless. 😅

 

[T4tomo]

I went yesterday to ask my questions, forgetting that Tuesdays are half day closing day in this small town. Hence the library being closed all day.

at east you can guarantee a lie in on Tuesday then Accy

I thought it might need a degree when I asked in my opening post. 'Library Science' though! What the feck does that involve? 🤔 🧐

No, a head librarian or Library manager etc will need a Library degree. A volunteer or assistant librarian will not.

 

[vickster]

I thought it might need a degree when I asked in my opening post. 'Library Science' though! What the feck does that involve? 🤔 🧐

Google will enlighten (seems to be more often an MA/MSc in the UK)
This tells you about what being a librarian can involve. You'll need strong IT skills in the modern age
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/public-librarian

 

[fossyant]

Have you been back yet, or are you still in bed ?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Have you been back yet, or are you still in bed ?

I'm just about to set off. It's been a hectic day, trying to decide which attire to wear!🤔 I've settled for a navy, bright yellow, lilac and pale blue colour theme and today's fine fragrance is Floris Santal.🧐

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I went yesterday to ask my questions, forgetting that Tuesdays are half day

First rule to becoming a librarian, knowing when the library is open.

 

[Jenkins]

Firstly you need to be recruited by "The Library"

Surely I can't be the only one who watched this?

 

[Accy cyclist]

I went into the local library today. One full time staff, two part time and four a few hours a week volunteers. I was told.

 

[Andy_R]

You need long arms and red hair.

(If you know, you know.)

 

[newfhouse]

You need long arms and red hair.

(If you know, you know.)

Ook.