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Information and Research
English Program

English majors are well-rounded and well-versed in the art of research and analysis, so many students go on to pursue careers in information services.

Library Science/Information Services
Research

If you are interested in a career in Library Science and Information Services you should consider working at your college or public library. Getting work experience during undergraduate studies will make you more marketable to future employers and graduate MLS programs. Though most people assume getting an MLS only prepares students to be librarians, the degree offers a number of different career opportunities such as being a curator, archivist, cataloger, information architect, information broker, metadata manager, and preservation conservators. MLS graduates go on to work in museums, galleries, public libraries, college libraries, school libraries, web databases, and publishing companies.

Many universities, companies, and independent organizations hire former English students as researchers. Upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English, you can go on to work as a research assistant at universities. An assistant usually works under a full-time faculty member. These positions are mainly part-time and are used as a source of supplementary income for graduate students. However, such a position looks good to both doctoral programs seeking research associates and various colleges looking for contracted research fellows. While these positions are not long-term careers, they help fund education and projects of both graduates and postgraduates. English majors have gone on to become researchers in libraries, marketing departments, and a variety of independent companies. English students with a background in science and psychology are very marketable in this field because scientific research often requires the ability to write and communicate clearly.