Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, schools, colleges and universities, museums, corporations, government agencies, law firms, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers. Tasks may include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May perform in-depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, edit, and filter information. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.

• Acquisitions Librarian
• Audiovisual Librarian
• Bookmobile Librarian
• Chief Librarian, Branch or Department
• Children's Librarian
• Institution Librarian
• Librarian
• Librarian, Special Collections
• Librarian, Special Library
• Library Director
• Media Specialist, School Library
• Music Librarian
• Music Librarian, International Broadcast
• News Librarian
• Young-Adult Librarian

• Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
• Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
• Assemble and arrange display materials.
• Check books in and out of the library.
• Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
• Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
• Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
• Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
• Confer with teachers, parents, and community organizations to develop, plan, and conduct programs in reading, viewing, and communication skills.
• Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
• Develop and index databases that provide information for library users.
• Develop information access aids such as indexes and annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, and on-line tutorials.
• Develop library policies and procedures.
• Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
• Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
• Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
• Keep records of circulation and materials.
• Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
• Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
• Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
• Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
• Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
• Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
• Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
• Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
• Review and evaluate resource material, such as book reviews and catalogs, in order to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
• Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
• Supervise budgeting, planning, and personnel activities.
• Teach library patrons to search for information using databases.
• Write proposals for research or project grants.

• answer customer or public inquiries
• arrange library materials
• arrange merchandise display
• assist patrons in finding materials
• catalog or classify materials or artifacts
• classify information according to content or purpose
• compile bibliographies of specialized materials
• conduct fund raising activities
• conduct training for personnel
• consult with customers concerning needs
• consult with parents or teachers to develop programs
• design library displays
• determine what additional materials to order
• develop arts-related information or index systems
• develop or maintain databases
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• disseminate knowledge of literature or languages
• follow data storage procedures
• index information resources
• investigate customer complaints
• maintain records, reports, or files
• make presentations
• monitor and control library resources
• negotiate business contracts
• order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
• organize reference materials
• provide information about facilities
• resolve customer or public complaints
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use knowledge of multi-media technology
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use public speaking techniques
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• work with public in selecting books or materials
• work with public in using reference tools or finding materials
• write research or project grant proposals