What does a Librarian do?
Librarians typically work for grade schools, colleges and universities, public libraries or corporations. They engage with library members to teach them about their cataloging system and direct them to particular genre sections. Their job is to hire employees, order new book inventory, process late fees and organize book displays. They may also be responsible for updating information systems to improve the quality of their facility for library users.
Librarian skills and qualifications
Librarians need a certain set of skills and qualifications, including:
- Excellent organization skills
- Good time-management skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage projects and give presentations
- Knowledge of specific field (such as law or music)
- Computer research skills
- Ability to work independently without supervision
Librarian salary expectations
A Librarian makes an average of $42,121 per year. Salary may depend on level of experience, education and the geographical location.
Librarian salary expectations
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Librarian education and training requirements
A minimum of a master’s degree in library science is often required to work as a Librarian. Many Librarians complete an internship working for a local library. Librarians who work in a specialized setting, such as at a law school or in a medical research building, may require additional education and training. Librarians who want to work in a school library may be required to complete a bachelor’s degree in education and meet all state requirements for becoming a teacher.
Librarian experience requirements
Many Librarian candidates have previous experience from their educational programs. Therefore, an entry-level Librarian can often get a job as soon as they get their master’s degree. Hiring managers may prefer to hire entry-level Librarians, then train them on the expectations of the position. Other hiring managers may prefer a Librarian with many years of experience and specialized training in the industry in which the candidate will work. Librarians who work for a large library and oversee employees also need additional experience.
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