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So, I have been deciding which bachelor's degree to pursue for my MLIS. After a long time of research, I think I've found a few programs that I'm interested in, but I wanted to ask for advice first. Here are some programs that I thought about:

-Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication – User Experience (Arizona State University)

-Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (Arizona State University)

-Bachelor of Science in Digital Strategy and Audience Engagement (Arizona State University)

-B.S. Computing Applications (Texas Tech University)

-B.S. Computer Information Systems (University of Houston)

I'm not sure which to choose, as I want one that could help the most with an MLIS. I also want something that can give me the most opportunities for jobs outside of library science. Anyone got any suggestions on which would be the best path to choose?

I am currently in my final year of LIS bachelor degree. I was thinking to get a MLIS degree in abroad.
But Should i keep on going for LIS or should i choose a different degree if i have to come in a foreign country considering their educational system is gazillion times better than my country. I have seen some of my seniors to choose a different degree like MBA, or media and communication....etc

Dear Experts, Can you give me your advice considering choosing LIS and that being said
Does LIS have a great value in USA, Canada or Europe?
Does LIS graduates get their jobs in their field or people with other degree also steal our job?
Do we have to work in only Libraries or is there any door open?

Hi everyone,

I hope it's okay to ask this here. I'm 26 years old from India, and have a B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering. I have been working in software development / architecture for almost 5 years now, but lately I have been feeling that my work doesn't have much meaning or purpose anymore.

I have always enjoyed spending time in libraries, reading, and just being around books and quiet spaces. Recently, I came across the BLIS (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) course from someone in the library. I honestly wasn't even aware that this was a field of study until recently, so I started looking into it and trying to understand what the career options actually look like.

I came across roles such as digital librarian, archivist, information analyst, information manager, etc., but I don't really have a clear idea of what these jobs are actually like day to day, or what kind of career progression they offer.

I have also seen quite a few people online saying that LIS courses aren't worth doing, that the job opportunities are limited, and that the pay isn't particularly good. At the same time, I'm not necessarily looking for a high paying or very ambitious career anymore. I'd be quite happy with a relatively slow paced, stable job and a simple routine, as long as the pay is decent enough and the work feels meaningful.

Since I already have a background in Computer Science, I'm also wondering if that could be useful in this field - perhaps in digital libraries, archives, information management, knowledge management, or similar areas.

So I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually studied LIS / BLIS / MLIS and gone on to work in this field.

A few things I'd especially like to understand:

* Is BLIS / MLIS actually worth pursuing if you are coming from a completely different career?

* What are the day-to-day realities of working in libraries, archives, digital libraries, etc.?

* How difficult is it to find a decent job after completing the course?

* What kind of salary can someone realistically expect, especially after gaining a few years of experience?

* Is there much scope for working internationally or with organisations outside your home country?

I'm very much still trying to figure things out, so even if you are not from this field, your perspective, advice, or even just your thoughts on this kind of career change would be genuinely appreciated.

Thanks in advance to everyone who takes the time to share their experience or opinion :)