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LIBRARIAN, IN-DEPTH: I Learn About New Cultures & Ideas

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Onifade is a Librarian that works in a school library. She likes helping students and in the process, she learns a lot about other cultures and ideas in the process. Onifade goes into detail about her key career decisions, the difficulty of getting a job and her work-life balance.

Job Title: Librarian

Job Summary: Librarians

Job Description

Librarians help people find information from many sources. Most librarians, such as those in public and academic libraries, maintain library collections and do other work as needed to keep the library running.

On-the-Job Training

None

Additional Info

Most states require certification or licensure for librarians in public schools. This often includes being certified as a teacher in that state. Many states also require certification for librarians in public libraries. Requirements vary by state.

Certification Requirement

Most states require certification or licensure for librarians in public schools.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$35,000 - $85,000

Projected Job Growth

0 to 10 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time, Part-time

Typical workplace

Indoor, Office

Personal Qualities

Problem solving skills, Verbal communication skills, Written communication skills, People skills, Analytical skills, Detail oriented

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Master's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Master's degree

Recommended Majors

Library Administration
Liberal Arts
Communication

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Middle School Teachers.

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