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.

  • Train faculty and media staff on the use of software and audio-visual equipment.
  • Confer with teachers to select course materials and to determine which training aids are best suited to particular grade levels.
  • Direct and train library staff in duties, such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
  • Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services, such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
  • Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

  • Train staff members.
  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.