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From: "Jim Sam" <[log in to unmask]>
> Hi Steven,
> Have you ever applied for one of these jobs you feel you're qualified for?
> I ask because I am someone that is working professionally in an archives
> with audio materials, and I do not have a masters degree. My B.S. isn't
> even in a typical archivist-esque undergrad field; mine is in Audio
> Technology. As noted by another person when you've complained about this
> before, high-profile archival institutions have employees and managers
> that
> do not have an MLS, etc. It happened in the past, at the least.
>
> It would be helpful to know if you've applied and were denied (and how
> many
> times), or if this is conjecture on your part. Students and interns read
> this list, and it would be helpful for them to have an instructive,
> constructive discussion of employment possibilities with all the relevant
> information.
>
> Thanks,
>
I've gotten as far as making net-based inquiries (a LONG time ago);
however, postings for archive-related positions involving sound
recordings inevitably include among their prerequisites various
degrees (often graduate degrees) in "Library Science"...?!
Steven C. Barr
(who is too old to be looking for work anyway?!)
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