Librarian
Librarians design, develop and manage collections of recorded material and help users find information.
Library collections can include books, magazines, computer games and software, photographs, journals, maps, microfilms, CDs, e-books and other digital information.
Librarians may perform the following tasks:
- select, classify and index library and information resources
- develop, manage and digitise collections
- assist users to identify or interpret information
- conduct training programs to assist library users with their information searches
- communicate and conduct library services through websites and social media
- train and supervise other staff
- create and maintain databases
- develop relationships with communities, such as faculty, not-for-profit organisations, learning providers, authors and publishers
- be involved in the planning and selection of computer systems for use within the library.
Specialisations:
In large libraries, librarians may specialise in areas such as acquisition, research, cataloguing, online services or children's services. They may also work in specialist libraries, including corporate, legal, medical or school libraries. See the separate entries for Teacher - Primary and Teacher - Secondary for information on teacher librarians.
Information Manager
An information manager is responsible for bridging the gap between sources of information and those who need to access it. Information managers may also become involved in research, technical writing, public relations, desktop publishing, database management and design, and market research.
Librarians are assisted in their work by library technicians and library assistants.
Personal Requirements:
- aptitude for working with computers
- good organisational skills
- good communication skills
- ability to work with people of all ages from diverse social and cultural backgrounds
- good problem-solving skills
- able to work independently or as part of a team
- strong customer service focus.
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