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From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chris Flynn
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 12:15 PM
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Subject: Re: Controlling entry to the profession

> I am a Librarian by degree and know that some library schools offer a 
> RM certificate or track now.


To bad,  library has little to do with  RM, Good luck with that
	I think that my MLIS degree helps me be a better Records Manager. It gives me a very solid foundation to build upon.  It is the closest field of study that relates to RM.

To be an Archivist, it requires a graduate degree, and very specific
> coursework in library school.
>
Are you saying to be an Archivist you need an
(1) graduate degree
(2) MLS
Or three that some MLS programs offer archival courses

	An MLS is a graduate degree and to obtain a professional position in the field, it is a requirement for most jobs.   So, yes to be a professional Archivist, you need that MLS/MLIS degree. You can choose to choose to specialize in archival studies in library school.  It requires a different course load than just general studies.  Archivist have their own professional organization, Society of American Archivist (SAA).  http://www2.archivists.org/  Being a trained Archivist is an excellent precursor to RM.

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