So You Want To Be A Librarian?: Learn More About the Profession
This fun, colorful guide is aimed at high school students and undergraduates. But everyone can use this guide to learn more about the library profession and why libraries are awesome.
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Job Shadowing
Job shadowing, or observing someone doing their job, can be a good way to learn more about a profession and find out if it's a good fit for you. Talk with your guidance counselor or career office to find out about opportunities at your school. You can also arrange your own job shadowing opportunity with the resources below.
- American LibrariesMagazine from the American Library Association (ALA). Includes news from ALA and articles on a variety of library topics that appeal to a broad audience of librarians.
- Public Libraries OnlineWebsite and magazine from the Public Library Association (PLA). Includes news from PLA and articles on a variety of library topics that appeal mostly to librarians in public libraries.
- Library JournalNews of interest to all librarians with an emphasis of public libraries
ALA Banned and Challenged Books
Banned Books Art at the Chapel Hill Public Library
Art by Neera Skurky courtesty Chapel Hill Public Library https://chapelhillpubliclibrary.org/banned-books/banned-books-trading-cards/
