Job description Librarian near Steinbach (MB)
Find out what work is like for a librarian in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Librarians (NOC 51100).
Librarians
Description
Librarians select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and provide advisory services for users. They are employed in libraries or other establishments with library services throughout the public and private sectors.
Work week duration
Librarians usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.Job duties
Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Librarians have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:
- Recommend acquisition of books, periodicals and audio-visual, interactive media and other materials for inclusion in library collection
- Provide reference services
- Select, classify, catalogue and weed library materials
- Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids
- Develop systems to access library collections
- Perform manual, on-line and interactive media reference searches to assist users in accessing library materials and arrange for interlibrary loans
- Develop taxonomies using various information and data sources
- Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups
- Conduct library information and orientation training programs and tours
- Perform related administrative duties and supervise library technicians, assistants and clerks.
Physical demands Help - Physical Demands
- Handling material manually
- Walking and running
- Sitting
- Standing
Workplaces and employers
Here are the typical workplaces where Librarians are employed and some of their main characteristics:
- Establishments with library services throughout the public and private sectors
- Libraries
Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment
- Indoors, environmentally controlled
Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others
- Somewhat close (e.g. share office)
Related job titles
Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 51100), and a list of similar occupations:
- bibliographer
- cataloguer - library
- cybrarian
- liaison librarian
- librarian
- library consultant
- library supervisor
Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification
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