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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Having a BSc background | 5/9/2011 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I am considering a degree in MLIS and am wondering what opportunities there are for librarians with ... A: It does not matter what undergraduate major you had in college. You will learn the profession of ... | ||
| Library Science - Please Respond ASAP! | 2/20/2011 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: Sorry for the short notice, but I need a response as soon as possible for a research project I'm ... A: I would suggest that you explore the possibility of preparing for a career as a humanities libarian, ... | ||
| libraries and royalties | 1/14/2011 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I'm thinking of starting a small library/reading room/club for a niche topic. People who are ... A: I don't see any problem with your idea. You are describing what is known as a private library. As ... | ||
| Library Management Industry Struggling? | 1/3/2011 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I've graduated with a BA in English in May 2010 and I'm still having a really hard time finding a ... A: Jobs in the library profession are scarce right now, especially in management. While I strongly ... | ||
| Have MBA but want to be a librarian | 9/22/2010 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I obtained my MBA from USC last year but after a period of reflection, I must admit that I believe I ... A: The only way you can combine your MBA with a degree in librarianship is to become a business ... | ||
| Becoming a consultant | 9/2/2010 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I have a BA (German/Spanish) and and MLS along with a teaching certificate and School Library Media ... A: I would be happy to walk you through the process. We just need to set up a time to talk on the ... | ||
| career in library science | 7/24/2010 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I'm currently in the Air Force and I'm getting out in a couple of years. What classes would you ... A: At the undergraduate level, you can basically study any major. Many librarians are English majors, ... | ||
| Pursuing a Masters in Library Science | 6/16/2010 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I have been working for a library system for 25 years as a library Assistant in Youth Services at a ... A: You certainly have the experience to earn your MLS. What you need to determine is will the degree ... | ||
| Business+MLIS | 4/27/2010 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I am about to begin my undergraduate degree and I'm fairly certain I will be majoring in business ... A: I think that you are making a very wise choice in terms of your undergraduate major. If you get a ... | ||
| Becoming a librarian | 4/21/2010 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I am having a little trouble deciding what undergraduate major I would like to do before going for ... A: Having an undergraduate degree in liberal arts is a good preparation for a career as a public ... | ||
| Job prospects in NYC | 4/16/2010 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I am 49, considering attending CUNY/Queens, the librarian program. What are your thoughts on the ... A: Right now, the job prospects are dismal, to say the least. That is not to say that within the next ... | ||
| small library to setup | 4/13/2010 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: i has to manage ad setup small library.this library don't have any system..what first step should i ... A: This is a short question that requires a very long answer. I would suggest that you contact IFLA or ... | ||
| Careers in MLIS | 2/18/2010 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I have applied to an ALA-accredited MLIS online ... A: All of the possible career paths you mention are certainly possible with an MLIS degree. If you want ... | ||
| Medical Librarian Careers | 1/7/2010 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I am considering changing my career to medical librarianship. How do you see this field growing in ... A: I think that medical librarianship has a strong future, especially as technology becomes more ... | ||
| re: MLIS | 11/24/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I volunteered at a small rural library for 14 years where no one had a MLIS (totally volunteer ... A: Maybe. My advice is to sit down with the head of the MLIS program at the ALA-accredited library ... | ||
| inquiry | 10/26/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: Sir I have done m.Lib & Information Science. should i do mba in library science is it beneficial in ... A: Jaya: To my knowledge, there is nowhere where you can do an MBA in library science, but I am in the ... | ||
| Masters degree/librarian | 10/25/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: What is the reasoning behind requiring a Masters degree in order to be a librarian? A: Professional librarians study library and information science in a masters program. This involves ... | ||
| Overseas Universities offering Library Sciences | 10/7/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: Questions are as follow: 1)Based on your experience as a Librarian, can you share with me which ... A: I do not have expertise in library schools outside of the United States. Therefore, I recommend that ... | ||
| J.D./ MLS student | 10/1/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I hold a J.D. degree and have been practicing law for 2 years. I am currently pursuing an MLS ... A: Christina: It depends on what kind of library job you are seeking. Most law libraries, whether in a ... | ||
| library/information jobs with MBA only (no MLIS) | 9/1/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I am looking for advice on how to get into private-sector library-type jobs with only an MBA. I may ... A: My only suggestion is to consider working in either corporate research with a law firm or ... | ||
| Ph.D. student thinking of becoming a librarian | 5/24/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I am an M.A./Ph.D. student in Asian languages and literature, and I'm thinking of becoming a ... A: If you really want to become a librarian, you will need to get a Masters in Library and Information ... | ||
| other jobs using MLIS | 4/30/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I'm currently an elementary school library media specialist. What other job opportunities are out ... A: I can direct you to two excellent job lists, if you are not already aware of them. One is ... | ||
| Library | 3/30/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I am an ESL teacher, I have done my BA in 1978 from Karachi University, Pakistan. I have been ... A: Without the MLS, you cannot get a job as a professional librarian. However, you could work as a ... | ||
| other fields of work | 3/4/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: Do you have suggestions for other fields of work for a librarian? Library jobs in CT seem scarce. My ... A: Here are a few ideas - work in a public library with a focus on consumer health reference - You ... | ||
| Working in library /Grad School | 2/13/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I've been trying to get work in a library--even as a volunteer---with no luck and want to go back ... A: In no way is already working in a library a prerequisite for admission to library school. Most ... | ||
| library science | 1/5/2009 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: please: "what are the ways of being successful for librarians and the students who study LIS?" thank ... A: I am sorry, but I do not fully understand your question. Do you want to know what kind of jobs ... | ||
| librarians | 12/17/2008 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I am 51 years old and will have 30 years with my company Qwest in 3 years. I have been a tester for ... A: There are plenty of folks who return to school to become librarians after the age of 50. You must ... | ||
| Librarianship as a Second Career | 9/11/2008 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: In your response to my previous query, you stated that I should pursue library education as soon as ... A: The reason that I suggest that you seriously consider going to library school soon is so that you ... | ||
| Librarianship as Second Career for Mature Persons | 9/6/2008 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: In seven years I plan to retire from my present position in local government. I am considering the ... A: If you intend to enter the profession, I would suggest that you begin your library school education ... | ||
| Bachelor in Library Science help get into good MLS program and/or obtain paraprofessional position? | 8/5/2008 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I currently have an A.S. in interior design from Purdue University. After working several years in ... A: Personally, I see no reason to get an undergraduate degree in library science. I think you should ... | ||
| MBA/MLS | 7/26/2008 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I am an experienced public librarian and I expect to receive my MBA in about 3 years. I am ... A: There is a great need for librarians with MBA's to become library directors. Many library boards and ... | ||
| Career Advice | 7/8/2008 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I have a couple questions if cannot not answer all just answer the ones you can. I have about five ... A: There is no question that most public libraries are experiencing a reduction in funding from their ... | ||
| Career Advice | 7/6/2008 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: I have a couple questions if cannot not answer all just answer the ones you can. I have about five ... A: Christina: I do not know a great deal about YA positions. My best advice is to either call or email ... | ||
| Library Consultant | 6/25/2008 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: Mr. Kieserman, I read one of your answer on-line, "If you want some additional thoughts on how to ... A: I am going to suggest a simple process of beginning your consulting career - 1. make a list of why ... | ||
| Library Consultant | 6/21/2008 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: Mr. Kieserman, I read one of your answer on-line, "If you want some additional thoughts on how to ... A: Daniel: I will be happy to try to answer your questions. I need to know in which area(s) of ... | ||
| Public Library Hirings | 4/10/2008 | Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS |
| Q: Is there an unspoken bias in public libraries against hiring associates or librarians with a ... A: Some public library directors believe that if you have spent time working in academic librarianship, ... | ||
| Knowledge organisation | 4/2/2008 | Robert 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? | 3/31/2008 | Robert 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? | 3/28/2008 | Robert 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 decide | 2/10/2008 | Robert 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 ... | ||
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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