ACRL/ANSS Criminal Justice/Criminology Discussion Group

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Provides a forum for discussion and exchange of information among criminal justice and criminology subject specialists and others interested in criminal justice and criminology librarianship.

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  • 1.  MLS Student Looking for Advice on Starting Career in Criminology Librarianship

    Posted 5 days ago
    Edited by Hannah Franklin 5 days ago

    Hi, I'm currently an MLS student trying to find my place in librarianship, so I'm researching different career paths. I have a personal interest in criminology, so I've considered going down the law librarianship route, but I'm not sure if I want to go back to school to get my JD. And, honestly, general law doesn't really interest me. I recently discovered criminology libraries, and I was wondering if anyone had any advice for starting/finding a career in that field. Also, how hard is it to find a job in that field? Are there other job opportunities for someone with an MLS and a specialization in criminology besides working in a special/academic library?

    Are there any other degrees that are required (besides an MLS)? I have a B.A. and M.A. in English, so I was wondering if this sort of niche library position would even be an option for me considering how specialized it is.

    Thank you!



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    Hannah Franklin
    Student
    Texas Woman's UniversitySchool of Library and Information Science
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  • 2.  RE: MLS Student Looking for Advice on Starting Career in Criminology Librarianship

    Posted 5 days ago
    Hannah Franklin

    I'd suggest Law School! Long ago, I taught paralegal (Cont. Ed.) classes but law requires more. I practiced in courts before library employment.

    Beth Gamble    MA (History) JD MLS
    Westfield State University (MA) Library
    Library Asst., Technical Services