Librarians

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.

Job Task

• Search standard reference materials, including on-line sources and the Internet, in order to answer patrons' reference questions.
• Supervise budgeting, planning, and personnel activities.
• Teach library patrons to search for information using databases.
• Check books in and out of the library.
• 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.
• Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
• Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
• Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
• Review and evaluate resource material, such as book reviews and catalogs, in order to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
• Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
• Write proposals for research or project grants.
• Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
• Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.

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