Career fit quiz

Is Library Science Professor the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the library science professor career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the library science professor job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love libraries and information
Statement 2 of 8I want to teach online
Statement 3 of 8I like research
Statement 4 of 8I enjoy mentoring
Statement 5 of 8I like technology
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to earn a doctorate
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6–8 years after a bachelor’s training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $80,340 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Library science teachers, postsecondary, teach courses in library and information science, preparing librarians, archivists and information managers.

  • Teach library science courses
  • Supervise practicums
  • Conduct research
  • Develop online courses
  • Mentor students

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