Film and video librarians who are employed at schools or public institutions have busy, often varied days. They may research possible new additions to the current collection one day, and teach library staff members how to search for titles using a new online catalog the next. Disruptions are common, as patrons and staff will often turn to the film and video librarian with questions regarding a new documentary, or where to find an old black and white classic. Librarians working at a small library may be responsible for all duties in the film and video department, from reviewing and purchasing, to cataloging and maintenance. Those employed at a larger institution may have more administrative duties such as hiring, training, and supervising departmental staff, as well as setting work schedules.
Film and video librarians working for a special library do not usually have much interaction with the public. Much of their work—such as reviewing new acquisitions, reading trade publications and catalogs, and corresponding with distributors—is done independently.
Film and video librarians usually work a typical 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, with some weekend or evening hours as required. Some film and video librarians work part time. Those employed in an academic setting follow the school's schedule of summer and holiday breaks. Librarians often suffer from eyestrain due to long hours in front of the computer or reading print materials. Stress is another complication of this job. Film and video librarians often have to deal with multiple projects and deadlines.
- Acquisitions Librarians
- Actors
- Animators
- Archivists
- Art Directors
- Artists
- Audio Recording Engineers
- Book Conservators
- Broadcast Engineers
- Camera Operators
- Children's Librarians
- Choreographers
- Cinematographers and Directors of Photography
- Comedians
- Composers and Arrangers
- Computer and Video Game Designers
- Computer Programmers
- Corporate Librarians
- Costume Designers
- Dancers
- Database Specialists
- Exhibit Designers
- Film and Television Directors
- Film and Television Editors
- Film and Television Extras
- Film and Television Producers
- Foreign Correspondents
- Graphic Designers
- Graphics Programmers
- Information Brokers
- Law Librarians
- Librarians
- Library and Information Science Instructors
- Library Assistants
- Library Directors
- Library Media Specialists
- Library Technicians
- Lighting Technicians
- Makeup Artists
- Medical Librarians
- Motion Graphics Artists
- Multimedia Artists and Animators
- Multimedia Sound Workers
- Music Conductors and Directors
- Music Librarians
- Music Video Directors and Producers
- Music Video Editors
- News Anchors
- Non-Fungible Token Artists
- Photographers
- Political Reporters
- Production Assistants
- Production Designers and Art Directors
- Radio and Television Announcers
- Radio and Television Program Directors
- Real-Time Captioners
- Screenwriters
- Show Runners
- Singers
- Songwriters
- Special and Visual Effects Technicians
- Sports Broadcasters and Announcers
- Stunt Performers
- Talent Agents and Scouts
- Unity Developers
- Video Game Art Directors
- Writers