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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. |
A detailed description of this occupation can be found on a number of online databases. Follow the link(s) below to access this information:
Note: you will be leaving the CareersPortal Site |
Librarian - from: Career Directions |
Librarian - from: N.C.S. [UK] |
Librarian - from: GradIreland |
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| Education Most of these occupations require post-graduate qualifications. For example, they may require a masters degree, and some require a Ph.D., or M.D.
Related Experience Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialised medical training to be able to do their job.
Job Training Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Job Zone Examples These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organisational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, aerospace engineers, wildlife biologists, school psychologists, surgeons, treasurers, and most scientists. |
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Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.
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Librarian
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| Salary Range* |
35 - 55
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FAS
Last Updated: March, 2011 |
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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 |
This shows the average annual employment growth for the period. May be a guide to future trends |
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-3%
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| Part-time workers |
This shows the percentage of part-time workers in the total employment of an occupation
Total employed in this occupation: 3200 |
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Part-time
31%
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69%
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| Older workers |
This shows the percentage of workers over 55 in the total employment of an occupation |
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Over 55
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55%
Under 55
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| Ratio of Male / Female workers |
This shows the percentage of male and female workers in the total employment of an occupation |
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Male
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73%
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| Non-Irish National workers |
This shows the percentage of Irish national and non-Irish national workers in the total employment of an occupation |
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Non-Irish
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