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About Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
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Expertise
I am a consultant to public and special libraries and I specialize in library management and administration. I am able to answer questions about library science as a career as well as about the general topic of library science and how libraries work and the services they provide.

Experience
I have an MBA, an MLIS degree, I am a business professor, I have written four books on entrepreneurship, and have been a expert in another management area (healthcare) for AllExperts with a consistently high rating for over two years.

Organizations
the American Library Association, the Library Administration and Management Association, the Public Library Association, and the Medical Library Association

Publications
I have written for numerous national publications on the issues of marketing, human resources management, and strategic management.

Education/Credentials
MBA in Accounting and a MLIS

Awards and Honors
honored for my teaching by Sigma Beta Delta

   

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Knowledge organisation4/2/2008Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: Please could you define the term "knowledge organization" for me? Are there any other terms which ...
  A: Below is is the standard definition of a knowledge organization. In essence, it is the way an ...
Does it matter where you obtain your MLIS?3/31/2008Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: When employers, for library positions, are looking at your resume, do the take into consideration ...
  A: I do not know of any situations where it matters where you went to school. My advice is to speak to ...
Does it matter where you obtain your MLIS?3/28/2008Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: When employers, for library positions, are looking at your resume, do the take into consideration ...
  A: Quite frankly, where you attend library school does not matter to most library directors or library ...
trying to decide2/10/2008Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I know that I want to work in a Library when I am older, I have talked about it with my parents and ...
  A: Librarianship is a wonderful profession. The path to becoming a librarian is to find an ...
majoring in Library Sciences1/24/2008Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I am currently in Elementary Ed major, but as a student job i am working in the college library. I ...
  A: One can prepare for the library profession with any undergraduate major. To become a librarian, you ...
MLIS seeking MBA12/28/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I already have a MLIS and I love my job. How would a MBA benefit me?
  A: I need more information. Are you working in a public library, an academic library, or a special ...
Library science as a second career11/15/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I have a BS in business from a state college and have worked out in the business arena for 19 years. ...
  A: I would not suggest that you pursue a bachelor's degree, but rather a Masters degree. Whether you ...
Undergraduate degree in Library and Information Services11/8/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I am currently working towards a bachelor's degree and plan to go on and get an MLS. My school ...
  A: If you can obtain an undergraduate degree in LIS, I would strongly suggest you do so. However, you ...
a few questions10/4/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I am looking at getting my MLIS for a second career. I already have a MA in counseling psych. I have ...
  A: Library school on a full-time basis should take about a year to 18 months. Most programs are 36 ...
Thinking about getting my MLIS degree.9/26/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I am a Michigan teacher who is having a hard time finding a job. I am thinking of getting my MLIS ...
  A: The answer very simply is no, getting certification as an educational media specialist will not ...
MLIS programs8/22/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I'm about to start my senior year in college (as a math major) and recently started thinking about ...
  A: Kirsten: If you have not already done so, I suggest that you visit the webpage of the American ...
Library and Information Science6/15/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: Where is the best place to look online for college jobs in LIS?
  A: http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm ...
Moving from non library job to library job6/7/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I have been working as a researcher for the last couple of years in a position that my MLIS is ...
  A: It sounds like ideally you would like to become a corporate librarian. However, it also sounds like ...
Finding an Undergrad in Library Science5/31/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I’m a college student who has found her calling, reference librarian, but I’m having trouble ...
  A: Kate: If you think you may wish to go the path of academic librarianship, you should choose an ...
A library career5/21/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I have a Master's in Libray Science. I've had it for 5 years now, but have not worked in a library ...
  A: I think your best bet is to keep trying to find a volunteer position at either a public library or ...
library science career5/20/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I am a recent graduate with a MLS (December2006). Finding a position as a librarian as been rather ...
  A: One possible career path is to work for either the federal government or the state government as a ...
Mid-Career Change5/15/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: What advice to you have for someone who has an ALA-accredited masters' degree in library & ...
  A: I think that you need to visit a libary professor who can help you focus on a particular career path ...
library science career5/15/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I am a recent graduate with a MLS (December2006). Finding a position as a librarian as been rather ...
  A: Before I try to answer your question and give you some ideas, I need some more information from you. ...
Mid-Career Change5/7/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: What advice to you have for someone who has an ALA-accredited masters' degree in library & ...
  A: One idea is for you to go to work for one of the book vendors like Baker & Taylor as a collection ...
undergraduate5/1/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: What is the best undergrad degree for a future librarian? I am interested in working in the public ...
  A: Any major is really appropriate. However, many library professors encourage undergrads to major in ...
help3/27/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I spent 10 years selling used books in caracas venezuela but even the fact that we were called ...
  A: If you think you might want to become a librarian, I want you to go to a website that will describe ...
about the digital library...3/13/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: sorry for making u confuse... actuali i'm an undergraduate who're doing a sth like project.. so i ...
  A: I think the best person to answer your question is a local children's librarian. You should make a ...
about the digital library...3/13/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: 1. how librarian digitalise the books for digital library of kids..??? 2. usually how long it takes ...
  A: Kit: I don't fully understand your question, and I need you to write back to clarify it for me ...
library second career2/4/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I live in a town of 5,000 in rural Wisconsin and looked at a couple of on line degrees in Seattle ...
  A: In order for you to best answer your own question, I suggest that you visit some of the hospitals ...
library second career2/3/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I am interested in working in a library as a second career (age 51) but do not want to spend $40,000 ...
  A: Teri: You pose a very interesting question, and I want to give you a very personal answer. I am 55 ...
Would like to make a career change...1/14/2007Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I work in retail sales right now and would like to make a career change. I would like to try my ...
  A: Many people who are making the transition from retailing to library science decide to work at ...
certificate course after m.lib12/7/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: sir, please inform me about the some correspondence courses after M.lib for the better opportunity ...
  A: I suggest that you visit the website of the American Library Association (www.ala.org) and go to the ...
Finding Issue of Popular Mechanics11/24/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: Robert, The article is "Shoot Swirling Color From a Swinging Light" by Walter S Schenck page 90 ...
  A: I have tried my best to get the citation for you. However, the electronic periodical indexes do not ...
Major10/10/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I'm a senior in high school and I'm planning on attending Ashland Community and Technical College ...
  A: Kate: First of all, you need to know that before you can enter library school, you need to have a ...
virtual reference10/5/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I am researching e-reference services. Could you recommend the 3-5 and tell me why you think they ...
  A: I am not the best person to answer this particular question. I suggest that you contact Dr. Marie ...
libraries9/24/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I am researching the changing role of libraries. What do you see as the major changes libraries are ...
  A: To answer your question, I see three issues that are changing libraries in the near future. The ...
setting up a library8/16/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I am going to volunteer at our public school library. We have about 3000 books for K-8. There are 39 ...
  A: My best suggestion is that you look at a product that can be downloaded free, and then expanded upon ...
Cataloging Jobs7/11/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: As a followup question, what types of jobs in private companies might also be a good fit for someone ...
  A: Actually, any company where employees have an information need requires someone to maintain the ...
Cataloging Jobs7/11/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: My daughter just received her MLS degree and is searching for her first professional job in the ...
  A: There is a great demand for good cataloguers. My best advice is that your daughter should contact ...
On-line Reference Interviews6/11/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: Where can I find an example On-line Reference Interviews?
  A: Michelle: You can see an actual virtual reference site with explanation by going to ...
Library2/24/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I live in the NYC area. I have a bachelor's degree and I am 46 years old. What would be my career ...
  A: Once you receive your MLIS, you can find a job in one of several areas of librarianship including ...
online study material of library science2/21/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: i want to know the names of the websites or links which provides online access to the books on the ...
  A: Although it will be difficult to find an entire textbook online, there are literally tens of ...
Library Job2/4/2006Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I was thinking about applying for a Library Aide position at an elementary school. I have an ...
  A: Why not? I have an MBA and I am becoming a librarian. I think that you would be a real asset to an ...
library science12/20/2005Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: describe the virtual and digital library.what is the difference between virtual and digital ...
  A: A virtual library is simply the availability of library resources like reference services and ...
Majoring in Library Science12/14/2005Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
  Q: I'm a senior in high school and am planning to attend Slippery Rock in PA. I am also interested ...
  A: The MLIS degree is, of course, a graduate degree. Therefore, you need to complete 4-years of ...

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