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librarian

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Description

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.

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Theoretical Knowledge

collection management scientific research methodology information governance compliance musical genres post-secondary school procedures types of literature genres digital curation primary school procedures secondary school procedures music and video industry digitization kindergarten school procedures copyright legislation literature

Practical Skills

evaluate information services using metrics classify library materials analyse library users' queries arrange interlibrary loans develop solutions to information issues buy new library items assess informational needs conduct scholarly research negotiate library contracts perform customer management provide library information manage digital libraries use software for data preservation develop classification systems apply for library funding manage human resources escort students on a field trip digitise documents manage information access aids guarantee students' safety organise information assist in library facility planning compile library lists assist students with library operations manage digital archives confer with library colleagues use databases create semantic trees select new library items to acquire maintain library equipment coordinate educational programmes oversee extra-curricular activities develop artistic educational activities assist in the organisation of school events manage fundraising activities recruit employees supervise daily library operations apply social media marketing perform playground surveillance draw up professional texts