I've always felt librarian's were overpayed. The fact that a masters
degree is typically required is simply a function of lobbying by
librarians- it is like certification for barbers- anyone can cut hair and
anyone can shelf books. I think that the reference librarian probably
requires a degree (a BS) but and we would have much more money for books
if we
turned out all the overqualified librarians
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Christopher Whittle College of Education &
Box 72119 Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Albuquerque, NM 87195 University of New Mexico
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