[Publib] associates degree in library science

[Nann Blaine Hilyard]

Heidi,
 
ALA recognizes the MLS as the professional degree.  MLS programs prepare
librarians. LTA programs prepare support staff.  Both are good, but
they're different.  
 
I think you'd do well to ask the admissions counselor about the number
of credits from another institution that your library school will accept
towards your degree program.   Such a limit might be 6 to 9 credits (=2
or 3 courses).  Your library school may further specify that such
credits must be from an accredited MLS program -- that is, they may not
allow you to apply credits from an LTA (associate degree) program to
your MLS.  That doesn't mean you can't take the classes, of course.  But
if  you take cataloging thru an LTA program, realize you'll probably
have to take it through the MLS program.   
 
You don't need to take every course offered in order to get hired or
develop a career as a librarian.   There are many CE opportunities
post-MLS (and if you choose public libraries, you can take the Certified
Public Library Administrator program offered by PLA).
 
HTH,
 
Nann
@the library in Zion, Illinois
 
 
 
 

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[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Heidi Pettitt
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 4:26 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] associates degree in library science


Hello Everyone,

I have been lurking here for awhile, but as I sit down to choose my
courses for next semester I thought I would come to this excellent list
for advice.  I am about halfway through my MSLIS and have found that
there are far more courses offered here then I can afford to take so I
began wondering if there was a cheaper way to take some of the
additional courses that I wish to take.  The two ways I have found are
taking the classes at a cheaper institution or taking them at an
associates degree level.  So onto my questions.  

What less expensive graduate schools offer good online
courses/instructors in cataloging/instructional design/collection
development?  

Does anyone have any experience with the various associates degrees that
are offered?  Are they a case of getting what you pay for or do they
offer a high quality learning experience?  How do they compare to a
masters degree?  My sister is considering applying for one of these
programs so I interested in them for multiple reasons.

Thank you all for your advice and the wonderful posts that I get to read
everyday. You are welcome to reply privately (heidi_pettitt at yahoo.com)
and I will summarize to the list if there is an interest.

Thanks,

Heidi


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