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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 IT Admin email: [log in to unmask] office: +1 (704) 537-0031 x101 cell: +1 (704) 497-2086 Please Think Before Hitting Reply All I Do Web Design! RileyChilds.net/services ________________________________________ 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 >