About This Career Path
Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Education & Training
Teach courses in library science.
Education & Training Industry
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$79,440
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$64,200
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$64,200
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$103,470
ANNUAL
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
02
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
03
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, giving presentations at conferences, and serving on committees in professional associations.
04
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.
05
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
06
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
07
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
08
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
09
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
10
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Expression
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