I have one more thought to add to Jennifer's notes on museum Ph.D. vs. "content" Ph.D. You know, it's a tradition in many academic *library* settings to require not only an MLS (the terminal degree in the field), but a *second* "subject area" master's degree as well. The theory is that in order to effectively provide information access, one does need to know more than "how to type catalog cards." Understanding the subject matter is a critical component in managing the collection and meeting the patron's needs (not to mention UNDERSTANDING the patron's needs!). My two cents' worth. Jan Dr. Jan Anderson Utah State University (801) 797-2672 [log in to unmask] "Earth is a beta site."