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
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- 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
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