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Expert Profile: 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

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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
Prestige Points: 1708
Knowledge	9.73 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.88 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.85 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		10
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		140

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/12/08
9	9	10	10	08/06/08
10	10	10	10	07/28/08
10	10	10	10	07/09/08
7	9	10	10	04/03/08

User Comments

Again, thank you for your advise. I will consider it.
(Jonathan on 09/12/08)

Thank you very much for your quick response and thoughtful answer.
(Karen on 08/06/08)

I want to thank you for giving me a thorough answer to my question. I will consider all the career options that you've suggested. Thanks!
(Larry on 07/28/08)

Thank you, very much. I found your response very useful.
(Christina Hill on 07/09/08)

Thank you.
(Peter on 04/03/08)

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Recent Answers from Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS

2008-09-11 Librarianship as a Second Career: The reason that I suggest that you seriously consider going to library school soon is so that you can earn the degree and begin working part-time in the profession while you are completing your current...

2008-09-06 Librarianship as Second Career for Mature Persons: If you intend to enter the profession, I would suggest that you begin your library school education as soon as possible. With your background, I would recommend that you consider the career track of an...

2008-08-05 Bachelor in Library Science help get into good MLS program and/or obtain paraprofessional position?: Personally, I see no reason to get an undergraduate degree in library science. I think you should complete your Bachelors degree in any discipline, and then apply to graduate school. In my opinion, it...

2008-07-26 MBA/MLS: There is a great need for librarians with MBA's to become library directors. Many library boards and heads of library human resources management departments are very interested in finding men and women...

2008-07-08 Career Advice: There is no question that most public libraries are experiencing a reduction in funding from their municipalities, and I do not see that getting better anytime soon until the economy as a whole starts...