Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
The work involves preparing lectures and course materials on collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting, then delivering them to undergraduate or graduate students. Classroom time includes leading discussions, grading papers and exams, and revising curricula and teaching methods. Many also conduct research and present findings in journals, books, electronic media, or at conferences, and stay current by reading the literature, talking with colleagues, and serving on professional committees. Suits people who like explaining specialized library methods, writing for students and peers, and keeping up with how collections are built and described.
Typical education: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$80'340
Median Wage Market Position
$80'340
What you might do
- Teach collection development and archival methods
- Lead discussions on library science topics
- Grade papers on indexing and library work
- Write syllabi, homework, and class handouts
- Publish research in journals or books
- Read new literature and speak at conferences
Skills that matter
- Teaching collection development and archives
- Lecturing on indexing and abstracting
- Publishing research in library science
- Revising library-science curricula and materials
- Leading discussions of library practice
- Reading current library science literature
AI & the future of this role
Cataloging concepts, research methods instruction, and reading-list curation may increasingly lean on AI-generated materials and automated tools. Advising students and framing the field still matter, but much of the knowledge work sits in areas automation tends to handle well.
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