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What you need to know

With so many possible career paths in libraries, the education, experience and skills required also vary quite a bit from job to job. It's best to have a general understanding of the type of position you are interested in (see types of library jobs), or jump to the areas listed on the left if you already know:

Special topics are discussed regarding educational requirements:



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