librarian

Librarians manage libraries and perform related library services. They manage, collect and develop information resources. They make information available, accessible and discoverable to any kind of user.

Alternative Labels

bibliothec

catalogue librarian

electronic resources librarian

library assistant

library associate

library network coordinator

library supervisor

library technical assistant

literature researcher

music librarian

school librarian

special collections librarian

thesaurus manager

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse library users' queries arrange interlibrary loans assess informational needs buy new library items classify library materials conduct scholarly research develop solutions to information issues evaluate information services using metrics manage digital libraries negotiate library contracts perform customer management provide library information

Essential Knowledge

collection management information governance compliance scientific research methodology

Optional Skills and Competences

apply for library funding apply social media marketing assist in library facility planning assist in the organisation of school events assist students with library operations compile library lists confer with library colleagues coordinate educational programmes create semantic trees develop artistic educational activities develop classification systems digitise documents draw up professional texts escort students on a field trip guarantee students' safety maintain library equipment manage digital archives manage fundraising activities manage human resources manage information access aids organise information oversee extra-curricular activities perform playground surveillance recruit employees select new library items to acquire supervise daily library operations use databases use software for data preservation

Optional Knowledge

copyright legislation digital curation digitization kindergarten school procedures literature music and video industry musical genres post-secondary school procedures primary school procedures secondary school procedures types of literature genres

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/60f7eb23-a7ea-4cbe-98a5-1248291f62d5

Status

released

Occupations

librarian

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status