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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 25-4022.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

What this job is about

Facilitate access to information and resources for library patrons.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Check books in and out

    Manage the circulation of library materials by checking books in and out for patrons.

  2. 2

    Teach computer skills

    Instruct library patrons on how to effectively use computerized databases and technology.

  3. 3

    Evaluate and select materials

    Review and assess resources to determine which print and digital materials to acquire for the library.

  4. 4

    Assist with reference questions

    Utilize standard reference materials and online sources to help patrons find the information they need.

  5. 5

    Plan library programs

    Develop and deliver client-centered programs and services tailored to the needs of various patron groups.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADCascading style sheets CSSExtensible markup language XMLFacebookGoogle Workspace softwareHypertext markup language HTMLJavaScriptMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle JavaPHPStructured query language SQLZoom

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.