Innovations in Library Science

A few years ago, I presented to a State conference on the way the Academic Libraries are changing to accommodate the advances in library science.

I came a cross this seminar which will held at my former place of employment later this month. I think I am going to check it out.

The Search For An MLS Degree

With the virtual world no upon us, options for education have opened up.

I have begun my search for an ALA accredited MLA program, but my small Midwestern town does not offer it, despite that it has several first class universities. The three closest programs are all 100 miles away, in thee separate directions.

There is one satellite program that I could take near by, but that got me to ask the question, is closer better?

I have started to delve into online MLA courses and here is what I have found so far:

http://www.becomealibrarian.org/DistanceEdComparison.htm

The race is on!

Well, its not really a race.

I have decided to throw my hat in and become a full fledged librarian.

I have done some research on MLS programs, and being stuck in the Midwest, there are only 3 programs close to me, and each one is exactly 100 miles ways.

UGH!!!

Luckily one MLS program has a satellite program at a university just a few miles away. Albeit, i will not be able to take ALL off my course at the closer school and several times a semester I will have to make that dutiful 100 mile trip for a presentation of a seminar, but I guess it is better than nothing.

I will keep you posted and wish me luck!