Nearly 100% of the time an undergraduate degree in a related discipline
is required (studio art, art history, etc.). I would add that most
academic library positions *prefer* a master's degree (or PhD) in a
related subject discipline, but do not require one. I am basing this
comment on a job-description analysis the PDC did a while back and on my
own experience.
However, museum and visual resources positions do almost always
*require* the master's or doctorate.
Heather Gendron
Chair, ARLIS/NA Education Subcommittee
Art Librarian
Sloane Art Library
UNC Chapel Hill
102 Hanes Art Center
CB#3405
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3405
Phone: 919.962.1061
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Bryan Loar wrote:
> Brooke,
>
> There are a number of schools that offer courses specifically geared
> towards art librarianship. ARLIS/NA's Professional Development
> Committee recently updated the "Fine Arts and Visual Resources
> Librarianship: A Directory of Library Science Degree Programs in North
> America." In it, you'll find specialized courses that are beneficial
> for art librarians.
>
> /http://www.arlisna.org/pubs/onlinepubs/degree_programs_directory.pdf/
>
> That written, one can also craft their education to reflect an arts
> librarian program--even if their institution of choice does not offer
> specific classes. However, there is great value in concurrently
> obtaining one's master of arts in an arts-related program. Many of
> the schools that have specialized courses offer dual programs. Which
> leads me to...
>
> An undergraduate degree in art history is helpful, but, at
> university-level employment, a master of arts or PhD is typically
> expected.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Bryan Loar
> Knowledge Management & Information Specialist
> 316 E. KELSO RD. COLUMBUS, OHIO 43202, USA
> M + 1 614 592 7233
> www.bryan.theloars.com
>
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> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:23
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> Hello
> I too am considering art librarianship.
> What librarian courses are most beneficial to this field.
> Is an under graduate degree in Art history helpful?
> THanks
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