Being A Librarian 101: Getting A MLIS 

I’m glad to see another black person getting their MLIS. I live in Miami and I complete my MLIS on December 14 this year from USF 😄. Keep uploading videos about this.

I just left a public library where I worked in Circulation and Children's Services for 17 years. My primary responsibilities were customer service and programming. I'm glad you pointed out that we do so much more than read all day.

If you haven’t already could you do a video on what you feel is the best undergrad/bachelors program to go into before your masters. Thanks in advance if you choose to donso!

ITS DONKEY FROM SHREK!!! Lol. Thank you for making this video. I’m going into the library next school year and am looking to get my MLIS

Donkey in Shrek 2 found a way to entertain himself LOL also so excited for this series i've been interested in library sciences thank you!!!

I just want to take the time to thank you for making this video. I’m considering going to school to get a bachelors then get my MLS. Watching this video, among others, has helped me make the decision. It’s very informative, you speak very well and I love your voice! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. You have found a new subscriber. Also as a black woman I love seeing a black librarian. Good job!

Thank you so much for this information. I have been looking to get a job as an assistant at a library in the Houston area and it is a little challenging. I'm currently working on my bachelor's degree in business management, and I plan on getting my Masters next. You have given me further encouragement to follow my dreams.

I am currently in a online MLIS program. Thank you for sharing all your insights about being a Librarian. 😄

This is so helpful. I’m considering an MLIS for a second career and I really appreciate all of your advice.

I'm so glad RU-vid recommended this video to me. My daughter is about to graduate with a bachelors degree to teach middle school LA and social studies. She wants to get a MLIS after she's worked a few years as a teacher. She worked as a page throughout high school, and had a summer job at the library. I will definitely share this video series with her. I would like to add that librarians are my superheroes.

I am not on twitter, but I would have voted for this topic... FOR SURE. Informative and interesting. LOVE IT!

I’ve always been interested in this. Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s so insightful tbh. And can I just say, wow, you’re hella inspirational. Two masters degrees 💕 I’m a hot mess when it comes to college/university but I need to just pick something and go for it. And this is honestly so helpful. Thank you!

Awesome video!! I just finished my MLIS last year so this is my first year as a librarian but I've been working in libraries for about 7 years altogether. At the job I'm at now, I've been there for 5 years and for the last two when I was working on my degree I was able to work as a Library Associate but I still did everything the Librarians did and it was such a huge help in school especially having that practical knowledge. Maybe you can do a video on what to expect from a librarian. What we do and what we cannot do (such as give legal advice) etc. Protecting patron privacy is also a big topic too. Can't wait to see more of your videos on being a Librarian!

I found your channel last week through this video. I am currently writing a personal statement to get onto a similar masters in the UK. I have been volunteering for my local library for the last year whilst working full time in a completely different job. I've now decided to change my career to become a librarian. Thanks for sharing!

You just thought me about something I didn't realize I was interested in learning about. I would love to hear what you learned about children's and young adult literature.

Thank you for this video! I have a Bachelor's in Management and have been toying with the idea of going to get my MLIS for a while. I would love to be a elementary school librarian, but in my state you need 2 years teaching experience, which I really don't want to do. Thank for the insight! This is really encouraging!

I never realized how much the young adult section has grown, since the 80s and 90s. You're right. I think I remember, when I was younger, the books were either in the children's section, or they were in the adult section. When I volunteered recently in a public library, there was a YA room, for that category, as well as a separate section for children. I don't recall seeing Librarians on the floor, though. There were more library assistants around. I'm thinking of applying to an MLIS program, but I'm just worried if I don't find a job, when I'm done. I will be 40 this year, so time is ticking. Gotta find a career!

Character: Shrek. Movie: Shrek 2. Context: Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey are going to see Fiona’s parents and they’re in a cart vehicle. Donkey is in the back making the same noise you’re making with his mouse. And that aggregates and annoys Shrek even more until he rages. 😂

This was very interesting. I’d love to see your videos on what you learned in your children’s and YA classes. Plus more in this series. I think it’s great and would add significantly to the “booktube” community!

Thank you so much for this! I am starting my journey towards my MLIS and this helped so much. 💜

I'm considering an MLIS myself so thank you so much for this video/series 💙 I love your channel so looking up "library science masters" and finding you was such a welcome gift

This is such a helpful video about MLS studies. I'm currently enrolled in an MLS program and can say this is a very accurate depiction of what it's like. Thanks for putting this out Bookish Realm~ Your channel is wonderful!

I just found your channel and am also in the first semester of my library degree! Thanks for making this series. I'd love to hear more about how you managed your coursework while working full-time.

I really like this video. I would love to see videos about what the various genres have taught you. I am so glad to have found your channel.

Thank you for creating this video. I'm currently obtaining my first Master's degree within Museum and Exhibition Studies. In the future, I hope to obtain an MLIS degree.

Thank you for this!! You should do a video about all the books you read for your Master’s.

This was fascinating! I would love to hear more about that stuff you mentioned about the evolution of YA etc.

This is so helpful! I’m currently finishing up my degree in elementary education but my heart’s not really in it so I’m unsure if I want to get a teaching job. I do, however, love my part time job in circulation at a nearby library and have been thinking of getting my MLIS with a certificate in Youth Services. More and more these days, I’m starting to think librarianship is the right course for me and this pretty much confirms it. Thank you!

This is an amazing video! Thank you for breaking this topic down and sharing your experience!!

This was very very informative. Thank you. As someone who is looking to get an MLIS I needed a video like this. Thank you

Thank you so much for this video!! My mom was always saying I should consider becoming a librarian, I've only just started taking her suggestion seriously...the classes all sound super interesting, especially the ones dealing with children's lit and how people process information. Donkey in Shrek 2 :D my roommate and i reenact that scene too often lol

thank you so much for this resource! i'm currently applying to MLIS programs with a concentration in youth services. this was so so helpful!! lots of information i didn't even know i was looking for.

This idea of make videos its important, because it develop some people in different countries, who are passionate about getting information from books, like l personally lam a librarian and l want to go to school for library with information management so please may you continue doing that you are so great in that.

Just applied to SJSU. Hoping all falls into place so that I can get started this Fall.

This was so informative! Thank you. I'm signed up to a Library and Information Technology diploma program at my local community college in Canada and it'll be all online. Sounds like many of my classes will be like what you took (e.g. databases, cataloguing etc.) and happy to hear that it is a science. I hadn't really thought of it like that but I have a BSc to the scientific side of my brain will be happy indeed. :-)

Thank you for doing this video. I worked in a public library while I was in College and that's when I knew that I wanted to be a librarian. I worked with some amazing library technicians that I learned so much from. I am now doing a MLIS and I really enjoy the program. I still don't know if I prefer working with archives or in a library.

Can you share the info on your online school that you did? This video is super helpful! It would be my dream to be a Librarian! And I’m trying my best to make that dream come true!

Thank you for this video - even more curious about this now!! So useful!

Thank you for the information! I currently work at a museum/have worked in public schools and social work in the past. I have my bachelor's in general studies and am very very interested in getting an MLIS!

This was extremely helpful!

I was messing around with my headphones trying to get them untangled. But I was watching you and saw the bop bop bop and immediately thought of Donkey. Ha ha. Then I saw comments so I restarted video to hear what you had just said. Ha ha. Anyway, thanks for the video. I'm researching tons to figure out what I want to do when I graduate in 2 months with BS degree. Librarian is definitely at the top. Thank you for your insight.

I would love to hear about what you learned from your YA and children’s literature classes! I’m not quite sure if I myself will become a librarian yet but This information would be very valuable i think even just for parents or parents to be to know for kids and future kids :)

Wow, this is very eye opening! Thanks for sharing

Love this. Great vid

Great channel-love your vids! I’ve been working as a legal researcher at my company since 2000 and went back to school in 2010 to get my MLIS in the evenings and weekends. Took me five years, but I can now insist on that librarian title at work, even though they want me to use Senior Information Acquisition Specialist instead. (Ugh!j Biggest surprise for me as a new grad student in my mid-40s was how much college had changed since the ‘80s, as well as the shock of my first day of class and realizing I was closer in age to my prof than any of my fellow students. But I really loved that program and learned so much! I might not be using the degree in a standard way, but it is great having it as a backup in case I ever get laid off from my corporate job. I would love to go back to a public library, but I haven’t worked at one since 1992. I did tailor my degree in the public library track, so maybe if nothing else, I can use it to volunteer after retirement if I last that long in my current job.

Thank you for sharing this information.

This video is very helpful and informative. Thank you.

Just answering the question from the start of the video - Donkey from Shrek lmaoo This vid was so insightful thank you!

Great you should continue with the class we want to see more of the experience that u have

Damn this is way more intensive and analytical than i thought... i was one of those ignorant peeps who figured it was just a lot of organizing books and dealing with kids 😅

Very helpful, thank you!!! ❤❤❤

I’m not sure if anyone asked this already but how did you go about getting a job working in a library as an assistant before you got your MLIS? I think this is the direction I want to move in but having an opportunity to try this out first would be great!

This was such an interesting video!

Everyone else: OMG, thank you so much for the video! Me: OMG, I LOVE your deathly hallows tattoo! (But seriously, thank you for the video :)

I'd be interested in ethical dilemmas while being a librarian, potential perks of the job, and how you interact with other libraries.

Thanks!

I loved this video! You mentioned in the video that you also have a second masters degree. Have you found it useful in your line of work? I'm currently getting an M.A. in English and want to make the switch to MLIS. Is it worth having two M.A's? Did the first one help you land a job?

Thank you!

Hi there! My name is Amy and I am working in China as a librarian. I am so imformed by this vedio and considering to participate in an online MLIS program. May I know your program's information? I would love to look into it and hopefully apply for it in the future. THank yo so much for the efforts you put it on the vedio series. Very helpful and sourceful!

so nice class

Thank you for this video! Did you have to write a dissertation/thesis? If so, what was that experience like?

your program sounded great, would you mind sharing from which school you graduated? i am particularly interested in online school work

I am a preschool teacher. I work to make a difference. My hope is for children in low-income areas to see people that look like them as a librarian. I would love to earn a second MA in MLIS. I started the MLIS program at San Jose State Univ. Can you recommend any scholarships or grants for the MLIS program?

I recognized Fangirl by the spine!! 🤩💖✨

after you made the shrek 2 reference i immediately subscribed! i felt a soul click LOL

I'm curious, what made you decide to become a librarian? How did you know it was right for you?

I would also like to hear what you learned in the children's and YA classes. 😁 And, I remember a while back you said you get a lot of reading done at your job, but it seems that is not the case now. Or is it? How have your work responsibilities changed since you began pursuing your master's?

I think the movie you were thinking about in the beginning was Shrek 2 haha (4 years later hahahaha)

what school did you receive your MLIS from if you feel comfortable stating? I would love to do all online. thank you!

See I knew there was a reason why I LOVE your point of views & thoughts!! Thank you for answering my question. By the way you are the reason I was able to get my son on grade level reading, thanks to your graphic novel & comic book recs. I wish you so many good vibes on this new chapter of your life.

Shrek 2!! Donkey to Shrek on the way to Far Far Away!

I needed this video! I am so interested in becoming a librarian but there is not much information out there. I will probably go the path of school librarian because I am currently a teacher, do you have any information on that route, or know someone who does?

I would looooove to hear more about what you learned in your children’s lit or young adult classes! Also, just out of curiosity, what is your other Masters degree in?

That sound is from "Hereditary"

This video was very informative, thank you so much! Though if I may ask a potentially dumb-sounding question... Do you have to be good at some form of math in order to be a library assistant or a librarian?

Thank you for such an informative video! I was wondering, would you recommend any like "technical" books as an introduction to the masters? Some book that you found particularly helpful/interesting. Many people complain about the content of these MLIS being boring (even though they love the librarian job, they hated the masters). What is your opinion about this? :)

Thank you for this video. What online school did you attend? What bachelors degree do you choose before masters?

How do you find free online introductory classes on MLIS programs? Does it depend on the school or can they be found anywhere?

How did you manage full time work with full time school? I’m about to start my program and enrolled full time and I’ll be teaching full time 😅. Any advice ? Thank you for your time and your video! ❤

Thank you for this helpful video! I want to earn my MLIS, but I am worried about the job prospects. Do you feel like the job market is oversaturated?

Can international programs be ALA accredited?

I am working on achieving a Master of Education in Library Science. Is it the equivalent of the MLIS ?

it was donkey and shrek at the beginning lol

I read mostly ya so I'm probably ahead of the game for teen lit studies lol

If you don’t mind my asking, but where did you get your MLIS from?

Wow, you're very different with different hairstyle. like you, good day.

I'm just seeing this video now and I'm upset. I'm currently getting my masters in clinical mental health counseling but I want to get an MLIS. The classwork doesnt intimidate me but the student loans do lol I'm already up to like 100,000

Do we need AlA Masters in Lib to work in Canada as well?

Is it okay if a school is AALS recognized?

Donkey lol from shrek😂

SHREK 2 0:33

i just got my MLS in sept.2019. What are some job resources you find/found helpful during your job hunt? I recognize they're so many jobs out of state but to stay within a local area, its harder :(

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Sorry if this has been asked before and I missed it, what school did you attend for your master's program?

that the spelling at daycare don't know y but is just in case.....

What advice would you give to succeed in a MLIS Program?

Oh, boy. The stereotype of librarians sitting around reading all day 🙄 I did actually do a lot of reading when I was a tech at a very quiet library branch, but once I became a librarian, that time disappeared. Required reading largely became an at-home thing.

their hiring for them.

How are ur working hours?

Shrek !