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Master of Library Science
Survey results of recent graduates
In the summer of 2004, MLS graduates from 2000
through 2003 were surveyed for their current employment
status, income level, area of employment, and more.
More than 50% of the graduates responded and shared
the following information:
Strengths of the SLIM Master of Library
Science program:
- The caring nature of everyone involved; they
truly wanted us to succeed. The flexibility of
the distance program with fitting into a work
schedule was great. I could not have done the
program if the classes were offered only on weekdays.
- Students are given broad exposure to current
ideas.
- Visionary thinking.
- The weekend intensive model fit my learning
style very well.
- Critical thinking about the theories behind
best practices and the emphasis on meeting needs
of users.
- The flexibility in the class schedule, classes
were relevant to what we face in the real world
and were up-to-date on new technologies. I was
very well prepared for my new job.
- The theory of service and outreach that gives
students the needed foundation of a high quality
library program.
- Academic rigor, high expectations.
- It was geared to those that work full-time,
the weekend classes and online classes were a
preferred method for me. The faculty have such
a wonderful rapport with students.
- Instructors were very knowledgeable and, for
the most part, were very easy to work with and
encouraged open discourse.
- Great professors and an adaptable curriculum.
- Stong theory-based program easily transfers
to an information professional type position.
- Good professors. A lot of interaction with the
library community and opportunities for conferences.
Current employment status:
- Working full-time - 77.55%
- Working part-time - 10.88%
- Working in another field - 4.76%
- Not working, at home with family - 4.08%
- Not working, looking for a position - 1.36%
- Not working, attending school - 1.36%
Fields of employment:
- K-12 School Library - 33.58%
- Public Library - 32.12%
- Academic Library - 19.71%
- Special Library - 7.3%
- Other - 7.3%
Current annual salary range:
- $1 - $19,999 - 8.03%
- $20,000 - $29,999 - 14.60%
- $30,000 - $39,999 - 42.34%
- $40,000 - $49,999 - 24.82%
- $50,000 - $59,999 - 6.57%
- $60,000 - $74,999 - 3.65%
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