Professional qualifications

In reply to the question about why the MLS for conservators in
libraries:

The preference for the MLS (or master's level from accredited
library school) may have more to do with organizational structure
than job requirements. For example, our library is relatively small,
and we have few specialized positions. We are all expected to
participate in planning and service functions not only throughout
the library, but also campus-wide. The MLS the recognized terminal
degree for librarians, so if you are working in a library,
especially one connected to a larger organization, you are expected
to fully participate in your professional capacity, which may--and
often does--go far beyond your specific job assignments.

Clara Keyes

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