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Librarian

Organizes access to books and knowledge

Organizes a library's collection, helps readers find the information they need, and promotes a reading culture.

What they do

  • Catalogs and organizes the library's collection
  • Helps readers choose literature and find the information they need
  • Maintains the digital catalog and digitizes the collection
  • Runs reading clubs and events that promote reading

Skills you need

  • A love of reading and good familiarity with literature
  • Organization and accuracy when managing a collection
  • Basic skills with databases and catalog systems
  • Communication skills for working with a wide range of readers
  • Attention to detail

Focus on these subjects at school

Native language and literatureHistory

Where they work

  • The National Library
  • University and school libraries
  • District and city public libraries
  • Ministry and research institute libraries

Pros

  • + Calm, stable work with a predictable schedule
  • + An important role in giving people access to books and knowledge

Challenges

  • Modest salaries at state libraries
  • The work is sometimes seen as less significant than it actually is

Programs that lead to this profession

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