Also called: Librarian, Library Media Specialist, Media Specialist, Reference Librarian
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.
Business
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Data base user interface and query software
Library software
Web platform development software
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