Careers
Southern’s Library and Information Science program prepares graduates for a variety of exciting positions such as academic librarian, law librarian, school librarian, data curator, instruction librarian, and emerging technology librarian. Careers in the field afford students the opportunity to help others, provide knowledge and guidance to communities, and make positive changes at the departmental or institutional level.
Library science careers offer strong growth potential. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the need for librarians to grow nine percent through 2026. According to Indeed.com, the average salary for library scientists nationally is $60,000. Those with a master's degree or higher typically earn more than $84,000 per year.
Typical Job Titles
- Librarian
- Information Specialist
- Digital Asset Manager
- Archivist
- Research Librarian
Accreditation
The MLIS program is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).