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52100.01 – Library Technicians

Library technicians assist users in accessing library resources and describing new acquisitions and conduct reference searches.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Cataloguing technician
  • Library technician

Core competencies

  • Reading Comprehension to understand and interpret library materials, user queries and reference sources
  • Instructing to teach library users how to access and utilize library resources, including how to use catalogs, databases and other tools
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to communicate clearly and effectively with patrons, ensuring they understand instructions and information about library resources
  • Pattern Identification to organize information and resources according to cataloging systems, enabling efficient location of materials and improvement of library services
  • Collaboration to facilitate effective teamwork with other library staff, plan programs, and resolve challenging user issues
  • Knowledge in Library, Conservation, and Heritage to understand library systems, resource management and preservation practices, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity and accessibility of library collections

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Assist library users in accessing books, films, photographs, maps, documents, electronic materials and other library materials
  • Catalogue new library acquisitions under the direction of a librarian
  • Perform manual and on-line reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users
  • Assist librarians in giving tours and providing children's and other specialized library programs.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Archivists (51102)
  • Librarians (51100)
  • Library assistants and clerks (14300)
  • Records management technicians (12112)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

52 – Technical occupations in art, culture and sport

Sub-major group

521 – Technical occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5210 – Technical occupations in libraries and public archives

Unit group

52100 – Library and public archive technicians

Occupational profile

52100.01 – Library Technicians

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