Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Check books in and out of the library.
2. 02Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
3. 03Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
4. 04Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
5. 05Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
6. 06Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
7. 07Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
8. 08Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
9. 09Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
10. 10Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audio-visual aids, and other library materials, based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
11. 11Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
12. 12Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services, such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading