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What You'll Do: Librarians often have many duties that extend past the maintenance of collections. You may be required to: aid library patrons with their searches and handle the check-out process, organize library-sponsored programs, decide on what types of books and media to stock the library with, train and manage library staff, help with budgeting, troubleshoot computer problems, or aid with opening and closing. You will usually specialize in administrative duties, customer service, or technical support.

Since libraries can be found in a wide array of establishments, you have to option of choosing where you would like to work. Working for a school library involves interacting with students and teaching them how to take advantage of the resources available to them. You may be asked to plan informational courses for students and teachers or reserve space in the library for special meetings.

You will have many of the same responsibilities working in a public library or other specialized libraries, but you will be focused on serving the needs of different groups of people such as health professionals, lawyers, and government workers.

Education and Training: Most positions will require that you obtain a master's degree in library science. Degrees in other fields are usually not considered for this type of job. If you want to work in a specialized field such as law or medicine, it is advantageous to possess degrees in those fields or practical experience working in such specialized libraries.

Depending on which state you live in, you might be required to get licensed before getting hired.

The Future: The Librarian profession is expected to grow at about 7% through 2020. Expect strong competition for position openings.

The Pay: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $55,300 for 2011, with the top 10% earning over $83,500.

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