SOC Code: 25-4021
Also Known As:
Reference Librarians, Information Specialists
Common Misspellings:
librariens liberians
Related Resources:
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Librarians and Library Science Article from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Definition:
Librarians administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, schools, colleges and universities, 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.
Related Terms
• Library Technicians
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