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In Brief... Librarian / Archivist / Curator

 Brief Description:

Supervises and manages the running and organisation of a library, museum or collections of documents or other media.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 36

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Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information. 

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Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions. 

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Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases. 

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Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use. 

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Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources. 

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Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests. 

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Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies. 

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Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups. 

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Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary. 

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Develop library policies and procedures. 

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Degree + Postgrad

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Media & Publishing
Civil/Public Service, Local Government & Politics

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1 Salary Information
Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.

Job Title
Librarian
Salary Range*
35 - 55
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Data Source(s):
FAS

Last Updated: March, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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1 LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION


The following information is based on the National Skills Bulletin 2012 and displays some useful information about selected occupations, or occupation groups.

Each occupation is examined in terms of its employment profile (based on the data from the Quarterly National Household Survey by the Central Statistics Office (CSO)), recent employment trends and other available indicators on the demand and supply of skills.

Identified shortages are defined in terms of their characteristics, i.e. skill shortage or labour shortage. For more information see the Labour Market Information section of this site.

 
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Growth Rate 2007 - 2011

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+0%
 
Scale
 
 
-3%
 
     
Part-time workers

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Total employed in this occupation: 3200
%
Part-time
31%
 
Scale
 
 
69%
Full-time
 
 
Older workers

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%
Over 55
45%
 
Scale
 
 
55%
Under 55
 
     
Ratio of Male / Female workers

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%
Male
27%
 
Scale
 
 
73%
Female
 
 
Non-Irish National workers

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Non-Irish
0%
 
Scale
 
 
100%
Irish
 

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