"MLS" vs. "MA" or "MS"

From: Judith Cole (ColeJ@hillsboroughcounty.org)
Date: Fri Jan 21 2005 - 09:26:12 PST

The current thread on "college" vs."school" reminded me of an issue I'd like to hear some others to weigh in on.

Although I would not hesitate to use the initials MLS after my name, my degree is technically an MA in library science. Nobody puts an MA after their name without appearing pretentious, because the MA degree is fairly common given the many disciplines it's awarded in. My guess is that even many of our attorneys don't know I have an advanced degree.

Has anyone finessed this issue effectively?

Judy Cole, Law Librarian
Hillsborough County Attorney's Office
601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 27th Fl.
Tampa, FL 33602
Tel: 813-272-5673, Ext. 126
Fax: 813-272-5758
colej@hillsboroughcounty.org

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