2. What we’ll cover A bit about me! So, what exactly does a librarian do? What goes on at a public library like mine? What does a public librarian do? What are some other types of librarians? What are some other jobs in libraries? How can you get involved? Question time!
4. …but I didn’t work at a library until I was in college. Otterbein College – image courtesy of Flickr
5. During and after college, I worked at the Westerville Public Library, and I really liked it…
6. …enough that I got my Master’s of Library and Information Science degree from Kent State University. Image courtesy of Photobucket
7. I love my job! I get to talk about books. I get to meet new people. Every day is different. I learn something new EVERY day! I get to do creative things. I help people and make a difference!
13. Librarians help people find information. Books Magazines and Newspapers Computer (Internet and Databases) DVDs and CDs Sometimes research, sometimes enjoyment The more you know about everything, and how to find out more, the better librarian you are!
14. A public library is a kind of community center. Collection of books & movies to check out Meetings & events Programs for all ages – entertainment and education Computer and Internet access Space to work Local history - Museum or archives Tax forms & voter registration
15. A public librarian’s job, Part 1 Working with people in the library Reference and Readers’ Advisory Programs Computer assistance Different departments/areas of the library
32. A public librarian’s job, Part 2 Working with people outside the library Visits to schools and community events Reference and readers’ advisory: email, online chat, telephone Library conferences and education
37. Other kinds of Librarians Academic librarians (colleges and universities) Special librarians – art, law, hospital, prison, corporate, government School librarians and teachers Archivists and curators Computer scientists and database administrators
38. Other jobs in libraries Circulation Tech services – cataloging, repair Webmaster/web content Page (shelving) Collection Development – choosing and ordering Administration – manager, director, accounting Outreach – deliveries to schools & nursing homes
39. Depending on the size and type of your library, you may get to do some or all of these things. Web design Ordering books Book reviews Instruction and teaching School visits Cataloging Processing new books Weeding out old books Circulation statistics Budgeting Reference and research Computer technology Display, flyers, marketing Storytime and programs Oh yeah…and sometimes, reading!
40. Interested? What you can do: Study what you like Stay up-to-date on technology Volunteer at a library Work at a library