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Major Group

Professionals

Sub-Major Group

Social and Cultural Professionals

Minor Group

281

Librarians, Archivists and Curators

Unit Group

2812

Librarians and Related Information Professionals

Minor Unit Group

MASCO Code

2812-01

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Librarian

Librarian collects, organises, and manages library and information resources across physical and digital formats in settings such as public libraries, schools, museums, and research institutions. They oversee daily operations, maintain catalogues and bibliographic records, ensure proper documentation and classification of materials, assist users with research and information retrieval, and plan educational or community programs. They also ensure compliance with information ethics, library standards, and regulatory requirements while supporting long-term access and preservation of knowledge.

Tasks

Organise, classify, catalogue, and maintain bibliographic records, metadata, and databases for library materials and digital resources using standard library systems and classification frameworks.

Assist users in locating, accessing, and referencing physical and digital information resources for research and information retrieval purposes.

Manage acquisitions, material selection, and vendor liaison to support the development and maintenance of library collections.

Supervise and coordinate library staff or volunteers, including training and workflow management for daily library operations.

Plan, organise, and deliver information literacy sessions, educational programmes, and community or public library events.

Ensure compliance with library policies, information ethics, standards, regulatory requirements, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) security requirements for library systems.

Develop and implement strategies for the storage, archiving, preservation, and long-term access of documents and digital resources.

Prepare operational reports, support audits, and carry out administrative duties related to library services and documentation.

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Library, Information and Archival Studies

Skills

Basic

Attention to detail and accuracy in handling information.

Critical thinking and reading comprehension for evaluating and organising materials.

Customer service orientation and ability to work independently or in a team, including basic digital literacy.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Specific

Ability to maintain accurate, consistent, and high-quality bibliographic records and metadata.

Ability to provide information retrieval, reference, and research support services for library users.

Competency in managing physical and digital collections, including acquisition, organisation, preservation, and access.

Competency in planning and coordinating library programmes, information literacy activities, and stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge of cataloguing, metadata, and classification standards.

Knowledge of document control, records versioning, archiving protocols, and privacy requirements relevant to library and information services.

Knowledge of intellectual property, copyright, information ethics, and regulatory requirements relevant to library and information services.

Proficiency in bibliographic tools and digital library platforms for reference and citation support.

Proficiency in integrated library systems and electronic document management systems.

Additional Info

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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