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Special Libraries

Many librarians work in hospitals, law firms, corporate offices, newspapers and other specialized organizations. They often are the only librarian and may have job titles like Information Manager, Corporate Information Officer, Knowledge Manager.

Relevant experience will help you find a job in specialized libraries. The Special Libraries Association is a large organization for librarians in a wide range of special interest libraries. There are also many more specialized organizations.

• Becoming a Special Librarian
  Advice to a library school student on how to prepare for a career in Special Libraries.
• Special Librarians: Putting Knowledge to Work
  What Special Librarians do
• Special Libraries Association Virtual Advisors
  Get career advice from special librarians
• Salary Data - Special Libraries

Professional Organizations

• Special Libraries Association (national)
  • Hudson Valley Chapter
  • New York Chapter
  • Long Island Chapter
  • Upstate Chapter

Selected Types of Special Libraries

• Business Libraries
• Law Libraries
• Medical Libraries

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