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.

Primary Directive

Facilitate access to information and resources for library patrons.

Execution Steps

1
Check books in and out
Manage the circulation of library materials by checking books in and out for patrons.
2
Teach computer skills
Instruct library patrons on how to effectively use computerized databases and technology.
3
Evaluate and select materials
Review and assess resources to determine which print and digital materials to acquire for the library.
4
Assist with reference questions
Utilize standard reference materials and online sources to help patrons find the information they need.
5
Plan library programs
Develop and deliver client-centered programs and services tailored to the needs of various patron groups.

Toolbox Requirements

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

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