Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to present a discussion of some of the issues related to the perceived value of Library and Information Science (LIS) degrees.Design/methodology/approach– This is a viewpoint supported with research from current field literature.Findings– This is recognizing some of the problems encountered with perceived value of LIS degrees and comparing other disciplines. Recommendations are made for individuals to lead their own career needs.Originality/value– This is the author's own points of view.
