No experience is needed, but those with experience are more likely to land jobs, earn higher pay, and get promoted.
Library assistants need to be organized, detailed oriented, and personable to work with the public. Tact and patience can come in handy when working on projects and assisting patrons with "strong personalities." An affinity for problem solving is another desirable quality. Depending on where they work, assistants should have the qualities to fit their place of work; for example those working at a children's or young adult library should be able to relate to people from these age groups and enjoy helping them and promoting literacy.
Assistants employed in technical services should be comfortable working with the technology needed for the job and be able to think analytically. Anyone who works in a library should have a love for information and a desire to master the techniques for obtaining and presenting knowledge. They must also be prepared to master constantly changing technology.
- Acquisitions Librarians
- Archivists
- Book Conservators
- Children's Librarians
- Corporate Librarians
- Database Specialists
- Exhibit Designers
- Film and Video Librarians
- Information Brokers
- Law Librarians
- Librarians
- Library and Information Science Instructors
- Library Directors
- Library Media Specialists
- Library Technicians
- Medical Librarians
- Music Librarians