How do they match: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

  • Teacher
  • Electronic Resources Librarian

  • Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
  • Confer with teachers to select course materials and to determine which training aids are best suited to particular grade levels.
  • Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
  • Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
  • Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.

  • Teach others to use technology or equipment.
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
  • Help patrons use library or archival resources.