Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, schools, colleges and universities, museums, corporations, government agencies, law firms, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers. Tasks may include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May perform in-depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, edit, and filter information. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.

Other names for Librarians: Access Services Librarian, Acquisitions Librarian, Audio-Visual Librarian, Bibliographer, Bookmobile Librarian, Branch or Department Chief Librarian, Catalog Librarian, Cataloger, Catalogue Librarian, Cataloguer, Chemical Librarian, Children's Librarian, Circulation Manager, Classifier, Collection Development Librarian, College Librarian, Coordinator of Learning Resources, Coordinator of Library Services, Digital Librarian, Director of Visual Education, Document Manager, Electronic Resources Librarian, Elementary Librarian, Elementary Library Media Specialist, Film Librarian, Government Documents Librarian, Head of Acquisitions, Head of Circulation Department, Head of Reference Services, High School Librarian, High School Library Media Specialist, Hospital Librarian, Information Scientist, Information Services Librarian, Institution Librarian, Instruction Librarian, Interlibrary Loan Services Librarian, International Broadcast Music Librarian, Law Librarian, Librarian, Librarian/Specialist, Library Circulation Department Chief, Library Director, Library Manager, Library Media Specialist, Library Supervisor, Media Center Specialist, Media Librarian, Medical Librarian, Medical Library Technician, Medical Record Librarian, Music Librarian, News Librarian, Outreach Librarian, Periodicals Librarian, Prison Librarian, Public Services Librarian, Record Librarian, Reference Librarian, Research Librarian, School Librarian, School Library Media Specialist, Serials Librarian, Special Collections Librarian, Special Library Librarian, Systems Librarian, Technical Services Librarian, University Librarian, Visual Education Director, Young Adult Librarian, Youth Services Librarian,

• Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
• Develop and index databases that provide information for library users.
• Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
• Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
• Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
• Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
• Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
• Write proposals for research or project grants.
• Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
• Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
• Teach library patrons to search for information using databases.
• Keep records of circulation and materials.
• Supervise budgeting, planning, and personnel activities.
• Check books in and out of the library.
• Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
• Review and evaluate resource material, such as book reviews and catalogs, in order to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
• Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
• Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
• Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
• Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
• Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
• Develop library policies and procedures.
• Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
• Develop information access aids such as indexes and annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, and on-line tutorials.
• Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
• Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
• Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
• Assemble and arrange display materials.
• Confer with teachers, parents, and community organizations to develop, plan, and conduct programs in reading, viewing, and communication skills.
• Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.

• Bar code reader equipment
• Cargo trucks
• Cash registers
• Desktop computers
• Digital video disk players or recorders
• Film projectors
• Notebook computers
• Microfiche or microfilm viewers
• Microfiche reader printers
• Microfiche or microfilm viewers
• Special purpose telephones
• Personal computers
• Photocopiers
• Public address systems
• Scanners
• Video cassette players or recorders

Office suite software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Video creation and editing software

Word processing software

Presentation software

Web page creation and editing software

Spreadsheet software

Desktop publishing software

Document management software

Data base user interface and query software

Information retrieval or search software

Development environment software

Object or component oriented development software

Web platform development software

Library software

Internet browser software

Electronic mail software