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Job Description: Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, educational institutions, 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.
Librarians spend a lot of their time Getting Information. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, and Written Expression. Librarians are typically characterized as being Conventional and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about English Language, Education and Training, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.
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Work Activities
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Processing Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Thinking Creatively
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Training and Teaching Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing Administrative Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Interacting With Computers
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Assisting and Caring for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Staffing Organizational Units
Performing General Physical Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Near Vision
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Clarity
Information Ordering
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Recognition
Fluency of Ideas
Far Vision
Originality
Flexibility of Closure
Memorization
Selective Attention
Finger Dexterity
Time Sharing
Visualization
Mathematical Reasoning
Visual Color Discrimination
Perceptual Speed
Speed of Closure
Number Facility
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Manual Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Control Precision
Static Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Depth Perception
Interests
Conventional
Social
Enterprising
Investigative
Artistic
Realistic
Knowledge
English Language
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
Administration and Management
Communications and Media
Psychology
History and Archeology
Sociology and Anthropology
Personnel and Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
Geography
Philosophy and Theology
Law and Government
Mathematics
Public Safety and Security
Economics and Accounting
Design
Foreign Language
Telecommunications
Therapy and Counseling
Fine Arts
Production and Processing
Mechanical
Chemistry
Engineering and Technology
Medicine and Dentistry
Biology
Transportation
Building and Construction
Physics
Wages
District of Columbia
$67,660
California
$67,440
Nevada
$64,330
Connecticut
$63,740
Washington
$63,310
Massachusetts
$62,760
Maryland
$62,380
New Jersey
$61,690
Delaware
$61,480
Hawaii
$59,670
Virginia
$59,650
Georgia
$59,330
Alaska
$58,760
New York
$57,760
Rhode Island
$57,440
Ohio
$55,500
Oregon
$55,390
Pennsylvania
$54,990
Colorado
$54,890
Minnesota
$54,510
Texas
$54,510
Kentucky
$53,880
Illinois
$53,780
Florida
$53,230
Alabama
$52,190
South Carolina
$51,560
Michigan
$51,390
Louisiana
$50,340
Arkansas
$50,170
North Carolina
$49,960
New Mexico
$49,560
Iowa
$49,430
Utah
$49,080
Wisconsin
$49,070
Arizona
$48,490
Tennessee
$48,230
New Hampshire
$47,620
Missouri
$46,950
Virgin Islands
$46,550
Nebraska
$46,460
West Virginia
$46,280
Indiana
$45,910
Kansas
$45,630
Montana
$43,330
Maine
$43,320
North Dakota
$43,050
Guam
$42,690
Oklahoma
$42,450
Mississippi
$42,050
Wyoming
$41,110
Vermont
$40,570
Idaho
$39,030
South Dakota
$35,710
Puerto Rico
$30,230
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Writing
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Monitoring
Instructing
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Negotiation
Time Management
Learning Strategies
Persuasion
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Operation Monitoring
Science
Programming
Technology Design
Work Values
Relationships
Working Conditions
Independence
Achievement
Support
Recognition
Work Styles
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Concern for Others
Dependability
Independence
Self Control
Initiative
Analytical Thinking
Leadership
Innovation
Persistence
Social Orientation
Achievement/Effort
Stress Tolerance
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Freedom to Make Decisions
Contact With Others
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Sitting
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Physical Proximity
Letters and Memos
Degree of Automation
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Time Pressure
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Walking and Running
Consequence of Error
Level of Competition
Duration of Typical Work Week
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Work Schedules
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Electronic Mail
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
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.
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
- Importance Supplemental-
Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
Keep up to date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Check books in and out of the library.
Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
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.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Keep up to date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
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.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Check books in and out of the library.
Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
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.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
Keep up to date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Check books in and out of the library.
Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Check books in and out of the library.
Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Keep up to date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
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 materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
Keep up to date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
Check books in and out of the library.
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
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.
Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
Check books in and out of the library.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Keep up to date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
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.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
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 materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Keep up to date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
Check books in and out of the library.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
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 materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Check books in and out of the library.
Keep up to date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Develop library policies and procedures.
Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
Keep up to date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
Check books in and out of the library.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession
Doctoral Degree