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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Dear Tom, I understand your thinking and think that this might be a good idea. I too had to make career changes due to health. However, I was unaware at the time that I could have received assistance from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). The DVR has recently helped me to acquire a scooter and a lift for a van. The DVR, or its equivalent in your state (mine is NJ) would be able to help you pay for re-education (an MLS) in order to be able to work because of a disability. They can do many things. I would talk with them first. Then I would approach the library school and see what they offer. I don't know what your health concern is but if fumes are a problem, conservation is not for you. I have also found that archival work is not for me because the areas are generally not accessable and they require the staff to be able to lift 40 lb boxes. Perhaps a visual resources librarian would be more appropriate; taking advantage of your photography knowledge and eventually moving into digital imaging. By the way, most VR librarians don't need an MLS, and you might be able to apply for jobs like this right now, or with only limited classes, not a degree. Good luck, Meg [log in to unmask] At 10:11 AM 7/30/97 EDT, you wrote: >----------------------------Original message---------------------------- >I just subscribed to this list and need some advice. > >I thinking about going back to school for an MLS. I have my undergraduate >degree in documentary photography from RIT. Since I finished school 6 >years ago >I have done photo research,assisted photographers, and worked as a printer. >Due to some health >problems my career plans have been forced to change. I would like to >continue to work with photography in some way and thought that it might be >possible with a library science degree. I have an interest in digital >imaging and have begun to see how having the knowledge in archiving , >managing, and accessing digital collections will be important as time goes >on. > >1. I need to know what the job outlook is? Since going back to school is >expensive. >2. What library science programs are more visual/ art related ? >3. I'm being realistic ? > > Thanks In advance > > >Tom Montante > >