[Publib] How Important is ALA Accreditation?

[Forman, Robert, DCA]

It is true that many professional jobs require an ALA accredited
master's degree in library science. However, having the degree is only
one requirement or component in terms of the broader job market. Suppose
you have a non-accredited degree. What can you do? Increase your skills
and experience so that you are more attractive to potential employers.
The diploma (accredited or not) really says very little about you. Your
knowledge, skills, experience, accomplishments, and ability to
communicate those things will more likely get you the job. 

 

Robert Forman

Continuing Education Coordinator

New Mexico State Library

 

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of jwylder
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 10:32 AM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: RE: [Publib] How Important is ALA Accreditation?

 

Is anyone familiar with how ALA actually accredits a new LIS program?
Can the program actually get accredited before it starts, or is it
inevitable that a new program will graduate at least one class before it
becomes an accredited program?

 

John Wylder

Head of Extension Division

Decatur Public Library

130 N. Franklin St.

Decatur, IL 62521

(217) 421-9751

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[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Robert L. Balliot
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 9:49 AM
To: 'Nann Blaine Hilyard'; 'Tolman, Erin Sheely'; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: RE: [Publib] How Important is ALA Accreditation?

 

 

Greetings,

 

I would worry about a job prospect that did not require ALA
<http://www.ala.org/ala/accreditation/accredstandards/standards.htm> 

Accreditation
<http://www.ala.org/ala/accreditation/accredstandards/standards.htm>
and an institution that would not be able to

reach that goal.  I do not think the bar is set too high for

a graduate program that leads to a professional degree.

 

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Tolman, Erin Sheely
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 7:24 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] How Important is ALA Accreditation?

 

I am an MLS student in a program that is not (yet) officially accredited
by the ALA.  In terms of job prospects, is that accreditation as
important as job postings make it sound?

 

Thanks,

 

Erin Tolman

MLS Student


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