Overview
Librarians select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and provide advisory services for users. They are employed in libraries or other establishments with library services throughout the public and private sectors.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Recommend acquisition of books, periodicals and audio-visual, interactive media and other materials for inclusion in library collection
Provide reference services
Select, classify, catalogue and weed library materials
Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids
Develop systems to access library collections
Perform manual, on-line and interactive media reference searches to assist users in accessing library materials and arrange for interlibrary loans
Develop taxonomies using various information and data sources
Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups
Conduct library information and orientation training programs and tours
Perform related administrative duties and supervise library technicians, assistants and clerks.