# Librarians and Media Collections Specialists > Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment. - Code: 25-4022.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-4022) - Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations - Tasks: 30 tasks (27 core, 1 supplemental and 2 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-4022.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-4022.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Check books in and out of the library. Core task · Task 22407 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 2. Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases. Core task · Task 22408 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 3. Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources. Core task · Task 22409 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 4. Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions. Core task · Task 22411 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 5. Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors. Core task · Task 22410 · Rated by 121 people who do the job, August 2022 6. Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information. Core task · Task 22412 · Rated by 121 people who do the job, August 2022 7. Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations. Core task · Task 22413 · Rated by 121 people who do the job, August 2022 8. Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use. Core task · Task 22414 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 9. Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer. Core task · Task 22415 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 10. Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audio-visual aids, and other library materials, based on subject matter or standard library classification systems. Core task · Task 22416 · Rated by 121 people who do the job, August 2022 11. Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary. Core task · Task 22417 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 12. Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services, such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups. Core task · Task 22419 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 13. Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies. Core task · Task 22418 · Rated by 121 people who do the job, August 2022 14. Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests. Core task · Task 22420 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 15. Troubleshoot problems with audio-visual equipment. Core task · Task 22421 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022 16. Develop library policies and procedures. Core task · Task 22422 · Rated by 121 people who do the job, August 2022 17. Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded. Core task · Task 22424 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 18. Direct and train library staff in duties, such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use. Core task · Task 22423 · Rated by 121 people who do the job, August 2022 19. Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, Web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials. Core task · Task 22425 · Rated by 121 people who do the job, August 2022 20. Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations. Core task · Task 22426 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 21. Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audio-visual materials on particular subjects. Core task · Task 22427 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 22. Confer with teachers to select course materials and to determine which training aids are best suited to particular grade levels. Core task · Task 22428 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022 23. Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders. Core task · Task 22429 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 24. Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library. Core task · Task 22430 · Rated by 120 people who do the job, August 2022 25. Represent library or institution on internal and external committees. Core task · Task 22431 · Rated by 121 people who do the job, August 2022 26. Set up, adjust, and operate audio-visual equipment, such as cameras, film and slide projectors, and recording equipment, for meetings, events, classes, seminars, and video conferences. Core task · Task 22432 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022 27. Assemble and arrange display materials. Core task · Task 22433 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2022 28. Maintain inventory of audio-visual equipment. Supplemental task · Task 22434 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022 29. Maintain hardware and software, including computers, media equipment, scanners, color copiers, and color laser printers. Not rated · Task 22435 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 30. Train faculty and media staff on the use of software and audio-visual equipment. 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