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Library Science is a degree category that consists of the following common degrees:
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Library science and administration degree programs – also known as library science and library and information science degree programs – teach the skills needed to work as librarians and information specialists.
Students who study the field learn how to:
• Use information software to select and acquire information resources
• Catalog, manage, and preserve hard copy and electronic collections of books, journals, documents, photographs, films, sound recordings, and other information resources
• Perform audits of library a database/inventory
• Perform ongoing updates of a library database/inventory
• Coordinate lecture series, author signings, and other related events
• Assist library users with conducting research and finding information on any subject
• Create and administer library budgets