Undertaking further study should always open doors when it comes to your career. If you haven’t decided what you want to do yet, or you’re keen to join a program that offers a diverse range of job opportunities, have you considered an MMLIS (Master of Management in Library and Information Science)?
As the infographic below shows, there’s a raft of career options on offer for graduates. Content curation, archiving and digital preservation are brilliant ideas for those who are looking for a job in government or civics. Growth rates are high in the field of archiving and content curation, and over 60% of libraries are struggling to find employees with the relevant skills and training to embrace digitalization.
For those who are tech-minded or budding entrepreneurs, an MMLIS could set you up for a number of roles, including library administrator, business researcher, metadata analyst or technology coordinator. Growth is significant in this area (12-23%), meaning that more roles are becoming available and graduates are in demand. There’s also a huge amount of choice in terms of employers. All kinds of organizations and businesses are recruiting, from tech giants and global banks to academic institutions.
There’s also good news for individuals who dream of a job that enables them to indulge a love of culture and the arts. One eye-catching proposition is a wine librarian, a job that involves managing resources and organizing data for wine-producers and vineyards. Another option is to work as a librarian for a special collection or a museum. Special collection librarians earn around $59,000 per year. Alternatively, a medical or legal librarian position may take your fancy if you’re interested in science and research.
Infographic Design By University of Southern California
