Megan,
The type of library you would like to work
in can, many times, dictate the necessary certificates. University
libraries, on average, prefer that you have a second masters in a related field
(MA in Art History, MFA, etc.). Public, museum, and special libraries are
on a case-by-case basis.
One way to get a good feel for the
requirements and preferences for various jobs is to follow job announcements. ARLIS-L
is an excellent resource for art librarian job postings as well as ARLIS/NA’s
special interest group, ArLiSNAP (www.arlisnap.org)
Sincerely,
BRYAN
LOAR
Knowledge Management
& Information Specialist
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43202, USA
M + 1 614 592 7233
www.bryan.theloars.com
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Subject: [ARLIS-L] Hi, I am a new
student in the field and had a few questions about art librarianship
Hi I am a new student who is starting out in the field of library and
information science. I was just wondering what time of specific
certificate do you need to become an art librarian? Do you need to have
your masters in art history or something similar. Anyways, right now I am
going for an archive records management certificate and was wondering if that
would be sufficient for starting a career in this field. Thanks for your
time!
Sincerely,
Megan
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