In its annual report on careers, U.S. News & World Report today named "Librarian" one of its Best Careers for 2009:

Librarianship is an underrated career. Most librarians love helping patrons solve their problems and, in the process, learning new things. Librarians may also go on shopping sprees, deciding which books and online resources to buy. They may even get to put on performances, like children's puppet shows, and run other programs, like book discussion groups for elders. On top of it all, librarians' work environment is usually pleasant and the work hours reasonable, although you may have to work nights and/or weekends.

I can't recall putting on a puppet show at any of the law school libraries in which I've worked. Clearly I need to rectify this. Immediately.

[U.S. News & World Report] Best Careers 2009: Librarian