New 60-Second Survey: What is the Value of an MLIS to you?
In 2008 Library Research Service launched our first 60-second survey, “What is the Value of an MLIS to You?,” in response to lively discussions about this topic on various listservs. Close to 2,000 library professionals weighed in, with over 1,000 leaving thoughtful comments about the MLIS degree. Three years later, as libraries and the environments in which they serve continue to change and evolve, LRS wondered how has the value of an MLIS fared? LRS has launched a new 60-Second Survey on the value of an MLIS to you. Do you feel your MLIS degree was/is worth the time and money invested in it? If asked today, would you recommend pursuing an MLIS degree? You tell us.
Edited to add: Thank you for your interest! The survey is now closed. Preliminary results will be posted to the blog in early June.
Many thanks!
Lisa
Posted: May 19th, 2011 under 60 Second, Library Workforce.
Comment from Shari Laster - May 23, 2011 at 5:18 pm
The primary value I received from my MSLS experience was being able to be employed as a graduate assistant at the campus’s main library. I learned more on the job than in any classroom, but it’s a job I couldn’t have had without being in graduate school.