Librarian Job Description
The job of a Librarian involves keeping records of informative sources such as books, CDs, DVDs, newspapers, magazine, documents, audiovisual or computers. He/she is responsible for maintaining and adding to the collections based on customer needs, trends and technological changes. Librarians may specialize in user services (assisting visitors locate materials), technical services (cataloguing and acquisitions) or administrative services (staff supervision, budget allocation, negotiation of contracts, etc).
Education/Experience Requirements for the job of a Librarian: A successful candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, library science or a similar field. To be accepted on government positions, one must obtain a master’s degree in library science (MLS) or the equivalent in experience and education.
Skills of a Librarian include but are not limited to: Public relation and interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and supervision skills, organizational skills, good research skills, marketing skills, and advanced computer skills.
Specific work elements of the job as a Librarian include but are not limited to: Planning and directing special projects related to marketing, fundraising or outreach activities; explaining and assisting in the use of reference sources; teaching how to search catalog files; issuing and receiving materials; answering questions on reference subjects; compiling list of library materials; and preparing annual budgets, among others.
