Career questions tagged mlis
How to Market a Health Science Degree?
I recently graduated with a B.S. in Health a few months ago and feel stuck. While in undergrad I tried many different career paths but nothing seemed to really stick until I found out about health science/medical libraries towards the end of senior year. I was able to find a library assistant job to get a feel before getting my MLIS, and I love it here, but I am having second thoughts about whether the degree is worth it or not due to very little job opportunities and less funding because of the current political environment. I'm not really good at anything other than a knack for creativity and finding/organizing information (I've been told I'm a good writer too), but I can't help but wonder if there are any other careers out there?
Librarian Job Search Tips?
What tips do you recommend for someone who is finishing their master of library and information science (with a concentration in archives) and beginning their job search?
What experience would be helpful for Digital Asset Management in a corporate company? (Knowledge Manager, Corporate Librarian)
Hello. I'm a undergraduate sophomore, seeking advice from MLIS holders and Library Professionals. I'm interested in DAM, being a Knowledge Manager. It's not a path talked about and I want guidance of what to do to move into the career. Knowledge Management appeals to me, as someone that likes self-directed "librarian" type work, but does not want to get a master's to become a librarian (university, public) role. My degree is focused in digital media. I currently have 2 internships, and 2 years left. I want to steer my career path in the new direction: Knowledge Management / Digital Asset Management for corporate. I mostly want to know, if someone could answer all questions in the same reply: • What domains should an undergraduate look into for a corporate career: Project Management, Data Analysis, Business Analyst pathway, - OR - all of the above? • What types of internships should a undergraduate student look for to develop business administration skills for the DAM / Knowledge path? • If a student is aiming for corporate - not - standard librarianship, is it worth it to get a MLIS - Master of Library and Information Science? • What is the best way to learn cataloging, metadata, or taxonomy in undergrad? - I have two years left, and interested in any certifications, YouTube videos, or resources available for these topics.