Going back to school. Library science?

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I want to go back to school and would like your opinion on it.
Here is my background: I started college in 96 as an Agriculture Education major. I was hoping to teach agriculture overseas in a peace corps type program. Then I was diagnosed with bipolar type 2. I added a Computer information systems minor. I also changed to a general agriculture major at the insistence of my parents. I had to drop out of a few semesters I started and finally graduated in 02.

I had a lot of trouble finding a job. I could not get a job in agriculture with my general degree (most people graduate with a specialization.) I had no experience in the computer field but eventually found work doing tech support over the phone. I know it could be worse but I'm disappointed at where my life is at.

I've considered getting a masters in library science. I really like working with information and think I would be good at it. I have checked a couple of schools and I have missed the application dates for this year. I also can't tell the probability of getting in. I don't want to place all my eggs in one basket and then not get in. I can't remember my GRE score right now but think it was good. My worry is that I only have a 3.1 GPA undergrad.

I would also be willing to go back and get another bachelors degree if I could be SURE I could get a job with it.
Back when I changed my major I also considered: geography, GIS, computer science, geology, engineering, and architecture. Not sure how realistic all those are but that's what I considered.

Any suggestions or comments will be very appreciated.
Thanks

I think Library Science is an excellent choice.

Good luck!

Library science is what I wish I had done. If it appeals to you, go for it. In the job market, I think you might have an edge with your science background - not every librarian can deal with science libraries, just a thought.

You've missed sign up date this year - would this help? It's a properly accredited university online.

http://www.athabascau.ca/

I am in TN so I was looking at UK and UT.

Does anyone know what it takes to get accepted to those schools, or similar schools?