Librarian
Ensure all information resources such as books, journals, and newspaper clippings are arranged in an systematic way.
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- What's it like to be a Librarian?
- How to become a Librarian
- Latest Librarian jobs
- Top skills and experience for Librarians
- Librarian role reviews
What's it like to be a Librarian?
Librarians may work for schools, the government or private companies. They must be knowledgeable about cataloguing and classification standards. On a daily basis, they assist library users in finding specific material, manage the library's database, and research new potential collections for acquisition. Apart from daily administrative tasks such as managing the library's budget and procuring new materials, they also promote and suggest books for library users to view or borrow.
Tasks and duties
- Classifying books and other information materials.
- Operating a database to manage the inventory of the library.
- Arranging books on display based on a system that the employer requires.
- Facilitating the borrowing of books for library users.
- Learning about new books in the market.
- Subscribing to print and online resources.
- Managing the library's budget.
- Promoting the library and its new collections.
- Organising events to promote reading and engagement in the library.
How to become a Librarian
Librarians must be of legal age and have completed a library management, information system, or library management degree. Some companies may require a library media specialist or bilingual education certification, or an information technology infrastructure library master qualification.
- Attain at least a college diploma with a library management or information system-related degree.
- Have personal knowledge of the texts you wish to manage to be of help to those seeking information.
- Apply for a librarian job in the academe, the government, or private sector. These may require certain certifications or qualifications.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Librarian employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Cash Register Operation
Reading Skills
Budgeting
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Administrative Support
Library Services
Data Entry
Cataloguing
Library Science
Library Management
Library Management Systems
Customer Service
Classifying
Teaching
Database Systems
Communication Skills
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Latest Librarian reviews
Jun 2023
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Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Library Science
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationEducation & Training
The good thingsif you are passionate about dealing with kids you can consider working as a librarian in an international school. There is something you won't get while working with an adult like in college or univer...
The challengesThe diversity of libraries and what kind a librarian you want to design yourself. It's all up to you.
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