U.S. News and World Report just ran an article saying that the career of "librarian" is worthwhile, interesting, and underrated. That's what we've always thought!
If you've ever wondered what we do in our beloved building full of books and computers, Marty Nemko's article is gives a pretty realistic picture of a reference librarian's day-to-day work.
If you're a person who likes to work with information and people, data and young people, computers and the elderly... then come talk to us about librarianship. It's personally rewarding and often fun. Besides, librarians always do really well on Jeopardy!
Here are some of the Nemko's best observations:
Forget about that image of librarians as a mousy bookworms.... Librarians (are) high-tech information sleuths, helping patrons plumb the oceans of information available in books and digital records... Most librarians love helping patrons solve their problems and, in the process, learning new things. Librarians may also go on shopping sprees, deciding which books and online resources to buy. They may even get to put on performances, like children's puppet shows, and run other programs, like book discussion groups for elders.... (Librarians) love the idea of helping people dig up information, are committed to being objective—helping people gain multiple perspectives on issues—and will remain inspired by the awareness that librarians are among our society's most empowering people.
You can read his full article, including advice on how to get into the profession, at:
http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/best-careers/2008/12/11/best-careers-2009-librarian.html
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