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Other Things to Consider Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Resource Guide
CareerOneStop Salaries and Benefits http://www.careeronestop.org/SalariesBenefits/SalariesBenefits.aspx Information about salaries and benefits, relocation, unemployment insurance, pay for education and training, and benefits.
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Special Presidential Task Force on the Status of Librarians
to define the scope of questions (financial, legal, organizational, research) which must be addressed by the Association in order to adopt those strategies.
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Becoming a Librarian
"The master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or from a master's level program in library and information studies accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of another country) is the appropriate professional degree for librarians.
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Vocational and Technical Schools, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Bidwell Training Center, Inc. offers programs providing career paths and opportunities in the high-tech, culinary and medical fields for southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Education Magazines & Journals, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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Library Collection Help for Jobs, Careers & Education, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh uses the Library of Congress Classification System. The Library of Congress offers an overview of the classes. See our Library Subject Guide for more help with Subject Headings.
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Finding a job
The best job search strategy will greatly depend on the type of job you are interested in. Starting with the Me, a librarian? section of this website will help you navigate the sometimes complicated decision-making process.
Getting Help - Financial Assistance
The next step is to investigate scholarships available through a wide variety of state and national library associations. Many of these are listed below. If your state is not listed, you may consider contacting the state library or regional association directly for further information.
Getting Help - Communities
There are an infinite number of ways to meet people who work in libraries in order to better understand how they obtained their job, their experience and education, and what they would suggest to you.
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