Yes - the librarian job description includes that candidates must have an ALA-accredited degree to be considered.
Kim -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Tania Fersenheim Sent: April-23-12 12:28 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Job Title question Thanks, Kim. When you post open positions, do you include information in the posting that the job title would vary depending on the successful candidate's having/not having an MLS? On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 12:02 PM, Kimberly Silk <kimberly.s...@rotman.utoronto.ca> wrote: > Hi Tania, > > Here at the University of Toronto, you need an MLS (or ALA-accredited > equivalent) to hold the title "librarian". I believe most Canadian > universities are the same. > > Kim > > > --------------------------------------------------------- > Kimberly Silk, MLS > Data Librarian, Martin Prosperity Institute Rotman School of > Management at the University of Toronto > > President-Elect, SLA Toronto Chapter > Member, SLA 2012 Chicago Conference Advisory Council > > Office: 416-673-8586 > Mobile: 416-721-8955 > kimberly.s...@martinprosperity.org > @kimberlysilk > > Find out what REALLY goes on at a think tank: > http://blog.martinprosperity.org > Twitter: @MartinProsperit > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > Of Tania Fersenheim > Sent: April-23-12 11:11 AM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job Title question > > Do any of you work at an institution where the job title for a position is > based on their qualifications? E.g. the person would have "librarian" in > their title if they hold an MLS but have a slightly different title if they > do not hold an MLS, but the job duties are the same? > > I know I have seen this from time to time in job postings, and am looking for > recent/current examples. > > Thanks, > Tania > -- > > Tania Fersenheim > Manager of Library Systems > > Brandeis University > Library and Technology Services > > 415 South Street, (MS 017/P.O. Box 549110) Waltham, MA 02454-9110 > Phone: 781.736.4698 > Fax: 781.736.4577 > email: tan...@brandeis.edu -- Tania Fersenheim Manager of Library Systems Brandeis University Library and Technology Services 415 South Street, (MS 017/P.O. Box 549110) Waltham, MA 02454-9110 Phone: 781.736.4698 Fax: 781.736.4577 email: tan...@brandeis.edu
