Find a University with a good Art Library & Library/Information science
degree like University of Michigan. They used to help their employees with
tuition. (Large public libraries with fine arts sections also possibility.)
Library degree will be more important than art degree in some places.
Experience in Library setting important. Sincerely,
Rebecca D. Steel, Librarian
Kalamazoo Inst. of Arts Library
314 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5102
(616) 349-7775,x3160
FAX: 349-9313
email: [log in to unmask]
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> From: Jubie Mahca <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Hello From Australia :-)
> Date: Wednesday, January 06, 1999 7:50 PM
>
> Greetings To All On This List,
>
> I am an American living in Australia looking to return to
> the USA and have a few questions I would like to direct
> to the list, if I may!
>
> I have a Fine Arts degree from Washington State University
> granted in 1997 (under my maiden name of CARLSON) and would
> like to ask list members at art libraries: do most art library staff
> positions require an MLS from an ALA accredited schools?
>
> I ask, because I desire to find employment in the US with a
> art library and would like to know if members on this list
> advise I return to school to obtain a MLS--or perhaps
> try and secure a entry-level full-time position at a library
> and concurrently take part-time classes towards a MLA?
> While at uni, I took a course in bookbinding and would also
> like to incorporate this skill in a art library position as
> well.
>
> Two of my New Years resolutions are to return to the US and
> to find an art librarian type position so that I may combine
> my love of art and books in one career! :-)
>
> Any information that list members may have would be greatly appreciated
and
> can be e-mailed to me directly at:
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Many thanks in advance!
>
>
> Jennifer Wood
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