Can't remember...are there any JD/MLS'ers here?

[StJess80]

I just came across a job opening from a listserv for a circuit librarian for the US Court of Appeals, 8th. The salary made my eyeballs pop out of my head ($97-167k). I realize that's not much to a lot of people, but it seems like it to me!

If anyone is interested in the position, I'm more than happy to forward the email.

[nonsenseabound]

Ha, I dream about going back and getting my degree in library science. But I sadly have not done so.

[gogreengowhite]

My husband has an MLS.

He perked up with I read him this thread.

[StJess80]

Oct 22, 2014 20:15:18 GMT -5 gogreengowhite said:

My husband has an MLS.

He perked up with I read him this thread.

Do you want me to pm it to you? It requires an MLS + JD and 7+ years experience.

[WOT?*]

My husband's former associate in Ohio is a JD with a MLS. I wonder if she'd be interested. I always thought she was "uniquely" educated (she's definitely a unique individual) but this seems like it might be right down the alley of someone with her background.

[StJess80]

Oct 22, 2014 23:14:40 GMT -5 WOT?* said:

My husband's former associate in Ohio is a JD with a MLS. I wonder if she'd be interested. I always thought she was "uniquely" educated (she's definitely a unique individual) but this seems like it might be right down the alley of someone with her background.

I believe the appeals court for the 8th circuit is in St Louis? But if she's interested, she probably knows that! I'll pm the pdf for the opening in the morning. I'm on my phone at the moment and I'm not certain I have enough brain left to accomplish that task on a small screen. I put a reminder in my calendar, so check your PMs in the morning. And tell her good luck if she tries for it!

[StJess80]

I'm not certain of the other requirements, but I think the 7 years experience was the big one. I was still flabbergasted at the salary, I think! MH said "so, law school once you finish your mls?" Ummm, no. I can handle law library land right now, but I never want to be an actual law librarian.

[gogreengowhite]

Oct 22, 2014 23:08:21 GMT -5 StJess80 said:

Oct 22, 2014 20:15:18 GMT -5 gogreengowhite said:

My husband has an MLS.

He perked up with I read him this thread.

Do you want me to pm it to you? It requires an MLS + JD and 7+ years experience.

He actually used his MLS to get into usability architecture and now works on websites. He has no actual library experience.

Also, if you are at all interested in usability, I would recommend this route with your MLS. He's been quite successful with it and is constantly getting calls for new jobs.

[StJess80]

Oct 23, 2014 5:02:42 GMT -5 gogreengowhite said:

Oct 22, 2014 23:08:21 GMT -5 StJess80 said:

Do you want me to pm it to you? It requires an MLS + JD and 7+ years experience.

He actually used his MLS to get into usability architecture and now works on websites. He has no actual library experience.

Also, if you are at all interested in usability, I would recommend this route with your MLS. He's been quite successful with it and is constantly getting calls for new jobs.

I have been focusing my studies on web design/programming. It seems to be the best way to go in this field these days, and since I have no desire to be a cataloger, I need something to put me in demand!

[gogreengowhite]

That's great @stjess80 !

If you happen to live in Michigan I have a few leads for you once you're done.