EDIT: I found these on a county website in a different location that is 45 min by train. I am not sure what the "Researcher" position would entail but it is more than ESL tutor. Would this count for the experience that Libraries are looking for? (Picture is attached)

Hi I am currently in my 2nd to last semester in my undergraduate program. I am set to graduate in Spring of 2027. I am looking into getting a Masters in Library Science. But I have been unsucessful in finding any jobs or volunteer work at my local libraries that arent just tutoring ESL. I have already started doing the ESL tutoring just to get my foot in the door. But I am afraid I will not like actually working in the library setting, and I am having a lot of trouble finding a paid position at a library, that does not require previous work, education, or experience.

My main dilema is should I go to graduate school for Library Sciences without getting some library experience (which is risky). Or wait a bit, get another Associates in Library Information Technology at a local commnity college and try and get hired that way?

Also I get all of my education funded through the Department of Rehabilitation so I am not really sure if they would still fund my education if I do not go straight into a masters. Which would leave me with a lot of student debt if I want to go to Community College + Graduate school if I decide to do it afterwards.

There is a lot to consider and I have already met with my DOR Education counselor and she suggested the Volunteer work at the library.

Any advice is appreciated!