Is library science an outdated career?

In the June 2011 Forbes online edition, Jacquelyn Smith ranked a Master's degree in Library Sciences as the one of worst Masters Degrees a student could invest in. She based the rankings on employment projection data and average mid-career pay compared to other people in similar jobs. read more

Short answer: no. Long answer: I have a MLIS and am about halfway to a EdD, because the key to not becoming obselete in any career is being a lifelong learner and being flexible in your job description. read more

Graduates with an Information Science Degree or Library Science Degree can pursue a variety of career paths relating to collecting, classifying, storing, retrieving, and disseminating recorded knowledge. read more