Library Automation

Library Automation may be for YOU, if you are interested in:

• Planning and implementing the efficient delivery of electronic resources to the people who use them
• Staying on the cutting edge of technology
• Using problem solving skills

Coursework for specialization in Library Automation:

• S504 (L520) - Cataloging
• S554 (L526) - Library Systems
• S532 (L571) - Information Architecture for the Web

Job Outlook for this field:

• As organizations continue to adopt and integrate sophisticated technologies, demand for librarians with expert knowledge of computers and electronic networking grows. Jobs also are available in non-library settings.
• The job market is characterized by three dimensions:
  Degree of involvement with people
  Type of electronic resources with which you most want to work; Type of setting
• Check out the SLIS Jobs in Library and Information Science page for current postings!

Qualities employers seek:

• Broad knowledge of and experience with computer systems and technologies
• Familiar with programming languages
• Strong communication, problem-solving and analysis skills

Opportunities to gain experience in this field:

• Internships are available with:
  • Digital Library Program, IU
  • Monroe County Public Library

Professional Associations:

• American Society for Information Science and Technology
• Libary and Information Technology Association (LITA) - a division of ALA

Interested in knowing more? Contact:

Alumni:

• Christopher Jackson, Reference/Automation Librarian
  Monroe County Public Library
  812-876-1272 or e-mail: cjackson@monroe.lib.in.us
• Julie Bobay
  e-mail: bobay@indiana.edu