What is the difference between a Librarian and a Library Technician, Paraprofessional or support staff?
We, in the ILS program at UMA use the term library information science professionals to describe our students and their work in libraries. Library support staff, technicians and paraprofessionals, work alongside librarians providing access and services to library patrons. A professional librarian has a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Studies (MLIS). The difference between professional and paraprofessional work varies by library. For example, some libraries save all “ready reference” questions for the professional staff; others involve paraprofessionals with these inquiries.
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