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Administers libraries and performs related library services. Works in a variety of settings, including public libraries, educational institutions, 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.

This career is part of the Education and Training cluster Professional Support Services pathway.


A person in this career:

  • Analyzes patrons' requests to determine needed information and assists in furnishing or locating that information.
  • Searches standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
  • Teaches library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
  • Plans and teaches classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
  • Reviews and evaluates materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
  • Locates unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
  • Explains use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provides information about library policies.
  • Plans and delivers client-centered programs and services, such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
  • Responds to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
  • Organizes collections of books, publications, documents, audio-visual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.

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  • Post-secondary Library Science Teacher

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Working Conditions and Physical Demands

People who do this job report that:

  • You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
  • Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
  • Work in this occupation involves making repetitive motions more than one-third of the time
  • Work in this occupation involves sitting more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

  • Seeing clearly up close
  • Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
  • Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

Work Hours and Travel

  • Irregular hours
  • Weekend work

Specialty and Similar Careers

Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:

  • Bibliographer -- Compiles lists of books, periodical articles, and audiovisual materials, on specialized subjects and annotates bibliographies with physical description and analysis of subject content of materials.
  • Film Librarian -- Maintains the collection of motion picture films, photographic slides and video tapes for an organization.

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