How do they match: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

  • Information Scientist
  • Instructional Technologist
  • Instructional Technology 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.
  • Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
  • Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.

  • Search information sources to find specific data.
  • Teach others to use technology or equipment.