Official tasks for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Library Media Specialist

Official tasks for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists.

O*NET reference Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (25-4022.00) · occupation basis specialism

Occupation basis: specialism — this is a narrower or closely related role within Librarians and Media Collections Specialists. Use only the official tasks that apply, plus the person's own tasks.

  • 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.
  • Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
  • Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.

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Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.Not yet assessed
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.Not yet assessed
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.Not yet assessed
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.Not yet assessed

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