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.

  • Maintain hardware and software, including computers, media equipment, scanners, color copiers, and color laser printers.
  • Maintain inventory of audio-visual equipment.
  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, Web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
  • Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.

  • Maintain computer equipment or software.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Maintain inventory records.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Maintain the inventory of equipment.
  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.