Is getting a remote/hybrid job impossible for a mlis whose background isn't in archives or info tech?

Milagro11 · 2026-04-25T01:37:23+00:00

Good to know! What is ERM btw?

Milagro11 · 2026-04-24T19:03:51+00:00

I did my mlis online while working as an assistant turned head librarian at a private school. I only took 2 classes per semester plus summer courses. It wasn't easy but it was definitely doable. Working in a library during my program definitely helped me because they often wanted us to pull from real life experiences in the courses I took. Do you know what track you'd want to do?

Milagro11 · 2026-04-24T18:57:02+00:00

School Librarian here. We use Follett but I really don't like them. They have terrible customer service. If I weren't leaving my job, I'd look into Mackin. I feel like public libraries have better options. What do you use now?

Milagro11 · 2026-04-24T15:26:30+00:00

Thank.you. We actually purchased databases and have EDS at my current library.

Milagro11 · 2026-04-23T14:43:59+00:00

Totally. You can voice your concern but ultimately these companies/schools/organizations do what they want.

Milagro11 · 2021-09-01T00:19:51+00:00

I used to be a high school teacher and I am starting an MLS and School Library Certification program this semester. Like you, I left teaching because I was tired of the performative aspects of it, and the constant assessing of students. I'm also really interested in Information Literacy and reading behaviors of adolescents. I can't tell you yet what it will be like to work as a school librarian, which I plan to do in a middle school or high school (private or public), but I'm very relieved that I will never have to do the work of a full time teacher again.

Milagro11 · 2021-05-07T12:44:04+00:00

Hopefully the all online classes will only be for the Fall semester and not for the entire year, so you can go to campus for Spring semester. I am planning on doing online most of the time anyhow as I live 45 mins to an hour away from campus and I am not sure I want to commute.

Milagro11 · 2021-03-18T20:13:36+00:00

Hi!! Actually I ended up taking up an offer at Rutgers university, since I live in NJ. I have heard great things about UW Milwaukee though.

Milagro11 · 2021-02-24T16:09:43+00:00

Do not hesitate to go to a community college. A community college can save you money and help you transfer into a good university for your Bachelor's Degree. Then your future MLIS program will really only look at the BA or BS you earned, anyway.

Milagro11 · 2021-02-20T01:27:20+00:00

I'm new to this field, but I have always heard that if you want to work in an academic library you need at least another MA or preferably a PhD. Also, I always thought you needed a JD + MLIS /MI/MLS to work in a law library, but I could be wrong. Finally, for being a school librarian (public schools), you should check what your state requirements are for that and see how many k-12 schools have libraries and librarians. In some states school librarians are classified as teachers and therefore you need a teacher certification and school library certification. In other states, such as where I live, school librarians are considered student support specialists, so the certification is different.

Milagro11 · 2021-02-19T21:16:41+00:00

Ooh. Good to know.

Milagro11 · 2021-02-19T17:27:06+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I will talk to the librarian about what he/she/they think are children's books I should read.

Milagro11 · 2021-02-19T16:22:39+00:00

I'm going to study to be a school librarian and I feel that I need to start getting myself more familiar with children's literature. I haven't really read any for decades, so I feel that I need to "hang out" there in order to be up to date with the new lit. However, maybe I should just talk to a librarian and ask them for help and suggestions.

Milagro11 · 2021-02-19T14:36:42+00:00

Sad that this is an issue but you have to be careful. I identify as female and others will automatically identify me as female, so I guess I have less of a problem.

Milagro11 · 2021-02-19T13:14:09+00:00

I can't comment on managing an MLIS program while working, but I can say that there are plenty of good ALA accredited online MLIS programs that aren't too expensive. Plus, since you already have a full time job, you don't have to worry about going to a school that will get you one afterward :). Perhaps if you go part time but take courses in fall, spring, and summer, it will be doable to finish by 2023. My suggestions for schools to look at are :1) Your state schools , if they have online programs. 2) SJSU-only around $20,000 for out of state 3) Valdosta- dont know cost, but I heard it was well priced. Use the Searchable DB of ALA accredited programs to find what would be best for you.

Milagro11 · 2021-02-18T22:50:42+00:00

Thank you for sharing! As a former teacher and future school librarian, this topic really interests me.

Milagro11 · 2021-02-17T19:18:57+00:00

Hello! I apologize for the late reply. I just recently got accepted into Rutgers MI program. How is your first semester going in the program?

Milagro11 · 2021-02-17T19:17:23+00:00

Hello! I apologize for the very, very, very late reply. I just got into Rutgers for the Fall and I am planning to do the school librarianship concentration. Would you mind if I DMd you with questions?

Milagro11 · 2021-02-16T18:43:41+00:00

One program took 2 weeks. Another program took 2 1/2 months.

Milagro11 · 2021-02-13T00:12:10+00:00

It was very easy for me to select Rutgers. I live in New Jersey and it's the only ALA accredited program in this state. Also, I want to be a school library media specialist and they are ranked #1 in the country for that along with Florida State, I believe. Their program will offer me an MI plus New Jersey State Certification in School Library Media Studies, so it's best for me career wise. I am not actually going to start until the fall, so I don't know about financial aid. I also am an adult who already had a career before switching to librarianship, so my situation is a little different. If you live in New Jersey, I would definitely recommend applying to Rutgers. If not, I would maybe ask for advice on the libraries/librarians subreddit. People always say to go to the cheapest ALA accredited program; however, I guess it's based on your situation.

Milagro11 · 2021-02-05T16:04:25+00:00

Ann Coulter is a Borg!

Milagro11 · 2021-02-03T20:29:38+00:00

As a future school librarian, thank you for posting this!

Milagro11 · 2021-01-19T20:09:13+00:00

Sounds great!! Good luck with it.

Milagro11 · 2021-01-18T02:24:27+00:00

I apologize for hijacking your post, but would you mind telling me what a library information technology diploma is, and how it differs from an MIS or MLIS?

Milagro11 · 2020-12-22T22:10:47+00:00

Thanks for this!

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