Description

Librarians select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and provide advisory services for users. They are employed in libraries or other establishments with library services throughout the public and private sectors.

Job Titles

• Bibliographer
• Cataloguer – library
• Cybrarian
• Liaison librarian
• Librarian
• Library consultant
• Library supervisor

Main Duties

• Recommend acquisition of books, periodicals and audio-visual, interactive media and other materials for inclusion in library collection
• Provide reference services
• Select, classify, catalogue and weed library materials
• Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids
• Develop systems to access library collections
• Perform manual, on-line and interactive media reference searches to assist users in accessing library materials and arrange for interlibrary loans
• Develop taxonomies using various information and data sources
• Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups
• Conduct library information and orientation training programs and tours
• Perform related administrative duties and supervise library technicians, assistants and clerks.

Workplaces

• Establishments with library services throughout the public and private sectors
• Libraries

Work Environment

• Indoors, environmentally controlled

Physical Demands

• Handling material manually
• Walking and running
• Sitting
• Standing

Requirements

• A master’s degree in library science or a master’s degree in library and information studies or a master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association is required.

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Instructing
• Management of Material Resources
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing

Abilities

• Categorization Flexibility
• Information Ordering
• Memorizing
• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Independence
• Innovativeness

Similar Occupations

• Library curator (in 51101 Curators)
• High school librarian; Elementary school librarian (in 52100.01 Library Technicians)

Source: OaSIS