Career Outlook

The Library/Information Technology program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as a para-professional in a public, school, academic or special library or information center.

Graduates of the Library/Information Technology program may be employed in a school library or in the public service or technical division of a public library. They could manage a small library or work in a museum or corporate facility. Opportunities may also be found in bookstores, publishing, hospitals or computerized information facilities. Duties and responsibilities vary.

The following sample jobsites include library-related listings:

• https://baynetlibs.org/category/current-job-notices - job listings from BayNet, a multitype library
• http://careercenter.sla.org/ - career services online sponsored by the Special library Association
• http://www.cla-net.org/networking/opening_search.asp - California Library Association's Job Search
• http://career.ccsf.edu/ - Career connection at City College of San Francisco
• http://jobs.libraryjournal.com/ - job listings from School Library Journal
• http://joblist.ala.org/ - American Library Association's JobList
• http://www.caljobs.ca.gov/ - State of California's website for job seekers
• https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/?trk=jobs-home-jobsfe-redirect - LinkedIn - Discover jobs and connect to people

Students desiring to become media specialists, librarians, information specialists, or other library professionals should consult with the program faculty regarding courses of study to prepare for the required master's degree.

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Resources

For General Information

• American Library Association Library Support Staff Resource Center
  http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/hrdr/librarysupportstaff/library_support_staff_resource_center.cfm
  Information on education requirements, work environment, financial aid, and career outlook
• LIBSUP-L -- http://www.itcompany.com/inforetriever/emailstf.htm
  Electronic mailing list for the discussion of all library-related topics as they pertain to library staff
• Occupational Outlook Handbook -- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/library-technicians-and-assistants.htm
  Current information on Library Technicians and Library Assistants
• O*Net -- https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-4031.00
  General information about library technician wages, trends and related job titles
  

Professional Associations and Organizations You Can Join

Becoming a member of a professional association is an important step in your career. Some of the benefits include connecting with other professionals in your field, staying up-to-date on emerging trends, and providing continuing education opportunities.

• American Library Association (ALA) -- https://www.ala.org/
  ALA has several divisions that may be of interest to future Library Technicians:
  • Library Support Staff Interests Round Table (LSSIRT) -- http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/lssirt
    Round Table of the American Library Association providing information activities and resources for library paraprofessionals.
  • Public Library Association (PLA) -- http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla
    Division of ALA focused on all things Public Libraries.
  • Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) -- http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/
    Division of ALA focused on University Libraries
  • American Association of School Librarians (AASL) -- http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/
    Division of ALA focused on providing information activities and resources for school libraries.
• California Library Association (CLA) -- https://www.cla-net.org/
  
  • Student Interest Group (CLA-SIG) -- https://www.cla-net.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=26
    CLA-SIG Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Library-Association/87228833792
• California School Library Association (CSLA) -- http://csla.net/
• Special Libraries Association (SLA) -- http://www.sla.org/
• Council on Library/Media Technicians (COLT) -- https://coltucr.wordpress.com/

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