BIPOC Become Librarians!

1. What is “librarianship” in United States?

http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/librarycareerssite/mealibrarian 

Core competencies http://www.ala.org/tools/atoz/library-competencies 

Whiteness of / lack of representation (include statistics here) 

http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/diversity/diversitystats

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/30/survey-reveals-overwhelmingly-white-face-leadership-research-libraries 

2. What is a “librarian” in United States?

Duties and functions (what do you do): Occupational Outlook Handbook for Librarian

Myths/Stereotypes of being a “librarian”

Changing the Conversation About Librarians https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IniFUB7worY&feature=emb_title 

http://www.ala.org/acrl/sites/ala.org.acrl/files/content/publications/booksanddigitalresources/booksmonographs/stereotype_Prelim.pdf 

3. What is a “library” in the United States? 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-19/how-american-cities-got-their-libraries (how American public library came to be)

https://libguides.ala.org/numberoflibraries (Number of Libraries)

https://archive.curbed.com/2017/2/9/14551106/best-libraries-architecture-united-states (Examples of best libraries)

1. Places/Spaces

   1. Creativity and learning

   2. Refuge

   3. Technology

   4. Programs

2. Careers in LIS (http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/librarycareerssite/ohtheplaces) 

   1. Different departments

   2. Different types of libraries

      1. Public 

      2. Academic

      3. School

      4. Special (corporate, law, medical etc)

3. Qualifications http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/librarycareerssite/whatyouneed 

   1. Education: American Library Association-accredited masters degree: Directory of ALA-accredited schools

      1. Fully online

         1. Part-time

         2. Working professionals 

      2. F2F

      3. Hybrid

4. Earnings / Outlook / Trends

   1. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment Statistics for the latest national, state, and local earnings data for librarians.

   2. Occupational Outlook Handbook for Librarians at the Bureau of Labor Statistics has more detailed information about educational requirements, work environment and job outlook for librarians and library workers.

   3. MLIS Skills at Work: https://ischool.sjsu.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/career_trends.pdf 

Other items to consider:

• Do we want to include detail on library associations?

• Library career lists for jobs? Such as https://joblist.ala.org/, http://inalj.com/, 

• Instead of including journal articles, focused more on non-scholarly resources

Other module resources:

• Day in the Life: Career Options in Library and Information Science: https://www.worldcat.org/title/day-in-the-life-career-options-in-library-and-information-science/oclc/86115485&referer=brief_results 

• Rethinking Information Work: A Career Guide for Librarians and other Information Professionals: https://www.worldcat.org/title/rethinking-information-work-a-career-guide-for-librarians-and-other-information-professionals/oclc/70707790&referer=brief_results

 

Different types of libraries 

Whatever your interest, there is likely a library, archive, or museum dedicated to it!

When they hear the word "library," many people think of public libraries:

And public libraries are amazing! You might be surprised to know all the resources and services offered by public libraries: not just books and online content but homework clubs, cultural celebrations, job seeking assistance, and master classes in topics from art to zydeco! San Jose Public offers programs in multiple languages for people of all ages.

People also often think of school libraries when they hear the word library, and you might remember these from elementary or high school:

School librarians are critical to helping students learn how to connect their work with reliable sources. In addition, they often teach digital citizenship and collaborate closely with subject teachers to develop and promote cognitive development and analytical skills. 

And other people may think of academic libraries, which are essential to all accredited institutions of higher learning: 

 

When it comes to academic libraries, you may think about the great spaces it offers: study rooms, quiet zones, collaborative hubs, computer labs, and exhibits. But an academic library contributes to teaching, learning, and research across campus, with librarians collaborating with faculty and students from all departments and majors. Look for academic librarians when they teach classes on conducting research, build online resources on the library website that can help you directly with your assignments, and offer reference help every day of the week! 

 

Public, school, and academic libraries may come to mind at first, but there are libraries and archives all over the world dedicated to fascinating fields and topics! Here is a small sample: 

 

Reese Witherspoon's library! Article: "Reese Witherspoon’s book club is looking for a librarian, and the job requirements include 'great dance moves.' 

 

Curate the amazing collections at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle!

 

Medical librarians work with patients, care providers, and families! Take a look at Stanford's Lane Medical Library:

 

 

 

Detailed info in this doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YO_Kd49zZleDef00LnR3RhtJR8IlrNMI/edit