#next sem i’m taking archival theory + programming in digital libraries (python/php based class for beginners) and info in communities

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Omg are you in school to become a librarian? I’ve been considering doing the same, but I’m a little put off by how long the process is 😭 from when I looked it up it said you need a masters. I’m curious what your experience has been so far if you don’t mind my asking?

You do need a masters to be a librarian, which is typically a two year commitment (if you’re full time), I’ll be getting mine in 2.5ish bc i started part time and am transitioning to full time this fall. My MLIS is with an archival studies concentration + digital libraries focus and I find it incredibly rewarding honestly, i got my BA in Public History and worked in Digital Humanities for two years so it was a super natural transition for me. lots of ppl start their MLIS with 0 experience in libraries though and the intro classes are frequently very beginner friendly.

i’m getting my degree online and have evening classes twice or three times a week (one meeting per week per class). I find that library programs are deeply queer even at my deep south institution and are super flexible to your interests and goals. + scholarships are typically easier to get than you think. open up your heart to a beautiful MLIS program