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Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
Expertise
I am a consultant to public and special libraries and I specialize in library management and administration. I am able to answer questions about library science as a career as well as about the general topic of library science and how libraries work and the services they provide.
Experience in the area
I have an MBA, an MLIS degree, I am a business professor, I have written four books on entrepreneurship, and have been a expert in another management area (healthcare) for AllExperts with a consistently high rating for over two years.
Organizations
the American Library Association, the Library Administration and Management Association, the Public Library Association, and the Medical Library Association
Publications
I have written for numerous national publications on the issues of marketing, human resources management, and strategic management.
Education/Credentials
MBA in Accounting and a MLIS
Awards and Honors
honored for my teaching by Sigma Beta Delta
What do you like about this subject?
I want to encourage men and women to look at careers in library science. The field is rapidly changing and the demand for librarians is great.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chand Rehmani | 03/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
| Sloane | 03/05/09 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | I will follow up in about 4 ..... |
| Sheila | 03/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks so much for the ideas. Sloan ..... |
| Maureen | 02/18/09 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Maureen | 02/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
2009-10-26 inquiry:
Jaya: To my knowledge, there is nowhere where you can do an MBA in library science, but I am in the United States, and perhaps where you live, it is possible. My answer to your question is that if you
2009-10-25 Masters degree/librarian:
Professional librarians study library and information science in a masters program. This involves many areas that are used by librarians in the performance of their jobs. Aside from learning about how
2009-10-07 Overseas Universities offering Library Sciences:
I do not have expertise in library schools outside of the United States. Therefore, I recommend that you contact the International Federation of Library Associations(www.ifla.org) and/or the Australian
2009-10-01 J.D./ MLS student:
Christina: It depends on what kind of library job you are seeking. Most law libraries, whether in a firm or part of a law school, require the combination of a J.D. degree and an MLIS. Public libraries
2009-09-01 library/information jobs with MBA only (no MLIS):
My only suggestion is to consider working in either corporate research with a law firm or pharmaceutical firm, or library administration with one of the larger consulting firms. Many law firms have corporate
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