Public Services
Librarian
Manages library resources and services, assists patrons in finding information and resources.
Arts/Humanities
Role overview
Manages library resources and services, assists patrons in finding information and resources.
Career role Name
Librarian
Career Cluster
Public Services
Career Role details
Manages library resources and services, assists patrons in finding information and resources.
Job duties and Responsibilities
Cataloging and organizing materials, assisting patrons with research, managing library staff, developing collections, planning programs.
Industry alignment
Information Services: Providing access to knowledge and resources for public, academic, and government institutions.
Work environment
Standard office hours, good work-life balance, indoor environment, requires organization and interpersonal skills.
Opportunity Type
Moderate stability, moderate growth potential, moderate creativity opportunity in programing, low work stress.
Key skills needed
Information organization (High), Research skills (High), Customer service (High), Digital literacy (Medium), Communication skills (Medium).
Interest type alignment
Artistic (A), Conventional (C), Social (S) - Focus on knowledge, order, and assisting others.
Career growth Path
Library Assistant (0-3 yrs) -> Librarian (3-8 yrs) -> Senior Librarian (8-15 yrs) -> Head Librarian/Director (15+ yrs).
Suggested education Pathways 10th standard onwards
[
"Any Stream (Grade 12 onward)",
"Library and Information Science (Undergraduate\/Postgraduate)",
"History\/Literature (Undergraduate)"
]
Education Stream recommendations
Arts/Humanities
Demand in India
Good demand in academic institutions, government bodies, and public libraries.
Demand globally
Consistent demand, with evolving roles in digital libraries and information management.
Career & Job Prospects
Public Librarian, Academic Librarian, Archivist, Information Specialist.