Also called: Dean of Libraries
Leads a public or university library system—its budget, staff, buildings, and vision.
Presents the budget to the city council, plans a new branch, and meets with staff about expanding digital services.
Large university and city systems pay the most.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 15 years after high school. MLIS plus many years of library management.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Library Science, Public Administration.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with budgets and reports; city councils, staff and the community still want a human leader.
Classes: AP Government, Speech and debate, Business CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9199.
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