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On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 12:24 PM, Sarah Weissman <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I agree that a lot of the focus for students in computer science is > centered around big industry/big salary type jobs, but I think even in the > “work that matters” sector, the software developer pay scale outpaces the > librarian pay scale for similar levels of experience. This may not always > be the case, but it’s been my impression from my own job search. > This reminds me of a joke I used to like to crack -- namely that a library degree is the only credential that actually reduces your earning potential if you already have expertise in something else... ;) Going pure IT might be more lucrative, but there are real tradeoffs for those who choose that route. There are a lot of things that keep me in libraries. kyle