How do they match: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

  • 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.

  • Direct and train library staff in duties, such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
  • Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
  • Maintain hardware and software, including computers, media equipment, scanners, color copiers, and color laser printers.
  • Maintain inventory of audio-visual equipment.
  • 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.
  • Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
  • Train faculty and media staff on the use of software and audio-visual equipment.
  • Troubleshoot problems with audio-visual equipment.

  • Operate audiovisual equipment.
  • Confer with others to conduct or arrange operational activities.
  • Diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Inspect materials or equipment to determine need for repair or replacement.
  • Inventory materials or equipment.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Maintain computer equipment or software.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Maintain the inventory of equipment.
  • Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
  • Select educational materials or equipment.
  • Teach others to use technology or equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.