Manages library or section containing specialized materials for such institutions as law schools and hospitals, or for industrial, commercial, or governmental organizations. Selects, orders, and categorizes volume reference collection for professional and administrative staffs.

Researches literature, compiles accession lists, and annotates... [+] More

Manages library or section containing specialized materials for such institutions as law schools and hospitals, or for industrial, commercial, or governmental organizations. Selects, orders, and categorizes volume reference collection for professional and administrative staffs.

Researches literature, compiles accession lists, and annotates or abstracts materials. Assists patrons in research problems. May key information into computer to store or search for selected material. May translate or order translation of materials from foreign languages into English. May train other workers engaged in cataloguing, locating, filing, or copying selected material. May be designated according to subject matter, specialty, or library. [-] Less

Manages library or section containing specialized materials for such institutions as law schools and hospitals, or for industrial, commercial, or governmental organizations. Selects, orders, and categorizes volume reference collection for professional and administrative staffs.

Researches literature, compiles accession lists, and annotates... [+] More

Manages library or section containing specialized materials for such institutions as law schools and hospitals, or for industrial, commercial, or governmental organizations. Selects, orders, and categorizes volume reference collection for professional and administrative staffs.

Researches literature, compiles accession lists, and annotates or abstracts materials. Assists patrons in research problems. May key information into computer to store or search for selected material. May translate or order translation of materials from foreign languages into English. May train other workers engaged in cataloguing, locating, filing, or copying selected material. May be designated according to subject matter, specialty, or library. [-] Less

Manages an organizational unit of the main library or a branch that is physically separated from the main library. Plans and administers program of library services.

Analyzes and coordinates departmental budget estimates, and controls expenditures to administer approved budget. Reviews and... [+] More

Manages an organizational unit of the main library or a branch that is physically separated from the main library. Plans and administers program of library services.

Analyzes and coordinates departmental budget estimates, and controls expenditures to administer approved budget. Reviews and evaluates orders for books and audiovisual materials. Examines trade publications and materials, interviews publishers' representatives, and consults with others to select materials. Administers personnel regulations, interviews and appoints job applicants, rates staff performance, and promotes and discharges employees. Plans and conducts staff meetings and participates in community and professional meetings to discuss and act on library problems. Delivers book reviews and lectures to publicize library activities and services. Provides library public relations services. May examine and select materials to be discarded, repaired, or replaced. [-] Less

Aids Librarian in the daily functioning, planning, and administration of the library services program. Provides technical guidance and administrative direction over library staff. Coordinates activities of branch or departmental libraries.

Analyzes and contributes in the coordination of departmental budget preparation and... [+] More

Aids Librarian in the daily functioning, planning, and administration of the library services program. Provides technical guidance and administrative direction over library staff. Coordinates activities of branch or departmental libraries.

Analyzes and contributes in the coordination of departmental budget preparation and controls expenditures to administer approved budget. Reviews and evaluates orders for books, serial publications, magazines, newspapers, audio and visual recordings, computer programs, Internet website subscriptions, and other resource materials. Examines trade publications and materials, interviews publishers' representatives, and consults with others to select materials. Assists Director in administering personnel regulations, interviewing and appointing job applicants, staff evaluation, and promoting and discharging employees. Participates in community and professional meetings to discuss and act on library problems. May deliver book reviews and lectures to publicize library activities and services. May examine and select materials to be discarded, repaired, or replaced. [-] Less

Plans and administers the operation of library services. Coordinates activities of branch or departmental libraries. Develops goals and objectives, policies, procedures, and programs. Submits recommendations on library policies and services to governing body, such as Board of Directors or Board... [+] More

Plans and administers the operation of library services. Coordinates activities of branch or departmental libraries. Develops goals and objectives, policies, procedures, and programs. Submits recommendations on library policies and services to governing body, such as Board of Directors or Board of Trustees, and implements policy decisions. Supervises staff participating in cataloging, classifying, and indexing library acquisitions and keeping records of items checked out. A master's degree in library and information science is typically required for carrying out the responsibilities for this job.

Analyzes and coordinates departmental budget estimates and controls expenditures to administer approved budget. Reviews, evaluates, and selects orders for literary materials. Examines trade publications and materials, interviews publishers' representatives, and consults with others to select materials. Provides on-line search capabilities. Administers personnel regulations, interviews and selects job applicants, rates staff performance, and promotes and discharges employees. Plans and conducts staff meetings and participates in community and professional meetings to discuss and act on library problems. Delivers book reviews and lectures to publicize library activities and services. Provides library public relations services. Keeps current with new technologies which increase the accessibility of resource information. May examine and select materials to be discarded, repaired, or replaced. [-] Less

Compiles information on library materials, such as books and periodicals, and prepares catalog cards to identify materials and to integrate information into library catalog. Verifies author, title, and classification number on sample catalog card against corresponding data on title page.

Fills... [+] More

Compiles information on library materials, such as books and periodicals, and prepares catalog cards to identify materials and to integrate information into library catalog. Verifies author, title, and classification number on sample catalog card against corresponding data on title page.

Fills in additional information, such as publisher, date of publication, and edition. Examines material and notes additional information, such as bibliographies, illustrations, maps, and appendices. Copies classification number from sample card into library material for identification. Files cards into assigned sections of catalog. Tabulates number of sample cards according to quantity of material and catalog subject headings to determine amount of new cards to be ordered or reproduced. Prepares inventory card to record purchase information and location of library material. Requisitions additional cards. Records new information, such as death date of author and revised edition date, to amend cataloged cards. May supervise activities of other workers in unit. [-] Less

Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures, supervises staff, and maintains medical library materials such as books, reports, periodicals, serials, abstracts, medical journals, indexes, manuscripts, slides, and microfilm. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and... [+] More

Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures, supervises staff, and maintains medical library materials such as books, reports, periodicals, serials, abstracts, medical journals, indexes, manuscripts, slides, and microfilm. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Typically requires a master's of library science degree with seven years of experience in the field.

Selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals within budgetary limits. Prepares, posts, searches, verifies, files, and maintains a variety of manual and electronic records needed to order, receive, and circulate medical library materials. Performs routine library assignments involved in searching records for catalog copy, preparing bibliographies and book lists, and maintaining card catalogs and book shelves. Responds to complex requests from faculty, medical staff, and students. [-] Less

Plans the acquisition, organization, maintenance, utilization, and retention of materials and equipment in the library. Maintains library collections of books, serial publications, documents, magazines, newspapers, music recordings, audio books, video recordings, Internet resources, and other resource materials, and aids groups... [+] More

Plans the acquisition, organization, maintenance, utilization, and retention of materials and equipment in the library. Maintains library collections of books, serial publications, documents, magazines, newspapers, music recordings, audio books, video recordings, Internet resources, and other resource materials, and aids groups and individuals in locating and obtaining requested materials. Illustrates, explains, and assists in use of electronic resources including computer databases and the Internet, as well as print resources such as card or book catalog or book and periodical indexes. Supervises classification, cataloging, indexing, and shelving of books and materials; in small library, may be the one to perform those duties.

Searches computer databases, catalog files, and shelves to locate information. Issues and receives materials for circulation or for use in library. Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services. Maintains knowledge of new resource technologies, materials, and services. Analyzes and selects information services. Assembles and arranges displays of books and other library materials. Answers correspondence on special reference subjects. Recommends appropriate books for people of different reading levels and with different interests. Selects and orders new resource materials. May compile list of library materials according to subject or interests. May create or assist in creation/maintenance of library website. May develop and manage Internet-based services such as marketing, customer tracking, and client education. May develop public-access computer filtering process. May prepare or assist in preparation of budget. May plan and direct or carry out special projects involving library promotion and outreach activity. May be designated according to specialized functions. [-] Less

Manages library or section containing technical materials for industrial, commercial, or governmental organizations, or for such institutions as schools and hospitals. Selects, orders, organizes, disseminates, and controls special collections of technical books, periodicals, manufacturers' catalogs and specifications, slides, film strips,... [+] More

Manages library or section containing technical materials for industrial, commercial, or governmental organizations, or for such institutions as schools and hospitals. Selects, orders, organizes, disseminates, and controls special collections of technical books, periodicals, manufacturers' catalogs and specifications, slides, film strips, motion pictures, microforms, journal reprints, and other reference materials. Directs or performs the tasks of classification, indexing, cataloging, shelving, and circulation of technical materials. Level of responsibility typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in library and information science.

Searches literature, compiles accession lists, and annotates or abstracts materials. Assists patrons in research problems. Keeps current with new technologies which increase the accessibility of information. May recommend or install changes in library policies and services. May translate or order translation of materials from foreign languages into English. May train other employees engaged in cataloging, locating, filing, or copying selected material. [-] Less

Classifies library materials, such as books, audiovisual materials, and periodicals, according to subject matter

reviews materials to be classified and searches information sources, such as book reviews, encyclopedias, and technical publications to determine subject matter of materials. Selects classification numbers and... [+] More

Classifies library materials, such as books, audiovisual materials, and periodicals, according to subject matter

reviews materials to be classified and searches information sources, such as book reviews, encyclopedias, and technical publications to determine subject matter of materials. Selects classification numbers and descriptive headings according to dewey decimal, library of congress, or other classification systems. Makes sample cards containing author, title, and classification number to guide catalog librarian (library) in preparing catalog cards for books and periodicals. Assigns classification numbers, descriptive headings, and explanatory summaries to book and catalog cards to facilitate locating and obtaining materials. Composes annotations (explanatory summaries) of material content. [-] Less