Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Librarians and media collections specialists administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. They work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Their tasks may include acquiring, cataloguing, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.
A librarian govt jobs involves keeping up-to-date records of circulations and materials, maintaining inventory and correcting cataloguing errors; checking books in and out of the library; searching standard reference materials, including online sources, to answer patrons' questions; and teaching library patrons’ basic computer skills, like searching computerised databases.
Media specialists catalogue books, publications, films, and other library materials, based on standard library classification systems; locate unusual information in response to specific requests; evaluate materials to determine outdated items to be discarded; and, train faculty or media staff on the use of software and audio-visual equipment.
A graduate degree or master’s degree is normally required for various types of librarian jobs in India. Media specialists need extensive skills, knowledge, and years of experience to excel at this job. A rich media collection specialist requires knowledge of computers and electronics, education and training, communication and media, and administration and management.
Successful media specialists should be capable of interpreting the meaning of information for others, thinking creatively, processing information, making decisions and solving problems.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- M.Lib.I.Sc. Master of Library and Information Science
- B.Lib.I.Sc. Bachelor of Library and Information Science
- Bachelor's Any Subject
- Diploma Library and Information Science
Tasks
- Check books in and out of the library.
- Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
- Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
- Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
- 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.
- Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
- Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audio-visual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
Progression Routes
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