How to become a library technician
Set up and assist Librarians with proper organisation and database management of library materials.
What does a library technician do?
Duties and tasks
- Implement library database and classification systems as well as research applications and train staff on proper usage.
- Input and edit data in computer database systems.
- Manage operational functions of library systems and services.
- Organise and sequence printed and electronic library materials.
- Perform research tasks and authenticate bibliographic data.
- Process audio-visual materials and equipment, convert files and facilitate proper functioning.
- Support librarians with any additional tasks to uphold the overall quality and functioning of the library.
Industry bodies
Related jobs
- Audiovisual librarian
- Bibliographer
- Cataloguer
- Childrens librarian
- Corporate librarian
- Information manager
- Legal librarian
- Librarian
- Parliamentary librarian
- Reference librarian
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Postgraduate CUR-ILS-GDI
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