How do they match: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

  • Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

  • Media Technician
  • Media Center Specialist
  • Media Librarian
  • Media Specialist
  • Medical Record Librarian
  • Medical Librarian
  • Information Scientist
  • Record Librarian
  • Technical Services Librarian
  • Audio Visual Technician
  • Audio Visual Aids Technician
  • Library Media Specialist
  • Reference and Instruction Librarian
  • School Library Media Specialist

  • Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

  • Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
  • 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.
  • Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
  • Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
  • Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
  • Maintain hardware and software, including computers, media equipment, scanners, color copiers, and color laser printers.
  • Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
  • Set up, adjust, and operate audio-visual equipment, such as cameras, film and slide projectors, and recording equipment, for meetings, events, classes, seminars, and video conferences.
  • Train faculty and media staff on the use of software and audio-visual equipment.

  • Maintain inventory records.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Search information sources to find specific data.