I have a BS in telecommunications, a minor in CS, and an additional
master's in information science. All of which have been extremely
helpful in learning programming and usability. However, I believe its
worthwhile to also pursue what you're passionate about that aren't
related to technology, such as art, music, or literature.
I suggest studying something you're truly interested in, and if you
have a background in computers, to get a CS or related minor or major. I
also agree with others that a bachelor's in library science probably
isn't that useful. Also, a lot of institutions offer dual-degree
programs where you can concurrently work towards a MLS and another
master's degree.
Best,
Junior Tidal
Assistant Professor
Web Services and Multimedia Librarian
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
300 Jay Street, Rm A434
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.260.5481
http://library.citytech.cuny.edu
>>> Riley Childs <[log in to unmask]> 5/29/2014 1:16 AM >>>
I was planing to major in CS or CE, but I am not sure. At c4l I was
told by several people to not major in LS, some people said I need a
masters from a university, some said an online degree would work. I am
really not sure, hopefully more peope will pickup this thread in the
morning!
Riley Childs
Junior
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From: Code for Libraries [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Coral
Sheldon-Hess [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 12:24 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] College Question!
Riley,
Whatever you do, don't major in library science as an undergrad. Maybe
minor in it, along with some other major, if you want, but it's not
useful
by itself as an undergraduate degree--most libraries want librarians
to
have the MLIS. And what if you change your mind after a few years and
don't
want to get the masters? Do something you could get a career in--or
work
in, part time, to afford the MLIS.
If you want to be a systems librarian, why not get a degree in systems
engineering or IT? (Seriously, there are degrees in
IT<http://www.ccsu.edu/page.cfm?p=332>now, what a world!) Computer
science wouldn't hurt, if you don't mind
theory, and you can get some good foundational stuff that will help
with
the information science part of "libraries and information science."
The school where I got my MLIS had an "Information Science" department
that
was mostly IT, too. So, that's a possibility.
--
Coral Sheldon-Hess
http://sheldon-hess.org/coral
@web_kunoichi
On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 7:17 PM, Riley Childs
<[log in to unmask]>wrote:
> I was curious about the type of degrees people had. I am heading off
to
> college next year (class of 2015) and am trying to figure out what to
major
> in. I want to be a systems librarian, but I can't tell what to major
in! I
> wanted to hear about what paths people took and how they ended up
where
> they are now.
>
> BTW Y'All at NC State need a better tour bus driver (not the c4l
tour, the
> admissions tour) ;) the bus ride was like a rickety roller coaster...
í ¼í¾¢
>
> Also, if you know of any scholarships please let me know ;) you would
be
> my BFF :P
>
>
> Riley Childs
> Student
> Asst. Head of IT Services
> Charlotte United Christian Academy
> (704) 497-2086
> RileyChilds.net
> Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes
>
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