information governance compliance
The policies regarding processes and procedures for use of information, the balance between information availability and information security and IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) and personal data protection.
Librarians manage libraries and perform related library services. They manage, collect and develop information resources. They make information available, accessible and discoverable to any kind of user.
Competences and skills
54 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
1 competencecollection management
The process of resource evaluation, selection and life-cycle planning to create and promote a coherent collection in line with the developing needs of the users or customers. Understanding legal deposit for long-term access to publications.
Cross-sector
1 competencescientific research methodology
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceevaluate information services using metrics
Use bibliometrics, webometrics and web metrics to evaluate information services.
digital
Sector-specific
8 competencesanalyse library users' queries
Analyse library users' requests to determine extra information. Assist in furnishing and locating that information.
arrange interlibrary loans
Arrange interlibrary exchange of materials that are not available in a particular library.
assess informational needs
Communicate with clients or users in order to identify which information they require and the methods with which they can access it.
buy new library items
Evaluate new library products and services, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
classify library materials
Classify, code and catalogue books, publications, audio-visual documents and other library materials based on subject matter or library classification standards.
manage digital libraries
Collect, manage and preserve for permanent access digital content and offer to targeted user communities specialised search and retrieval functionality.
digital
negotiate library contracts
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, maintenance and equipment.
provide library information
Explain the use of library services, resources and equipment; provide information about library customs.
Cross-sector
3 competencesconduct scholarly research
Plan scholarly research by formulating the research question and conducting empirical or literature research in order to investigate the truth of the research question.
develop solutions to information issues
Analyse information needs and challenges to develop effective technological solutions.
perform customer management
Identify and understand the customer's needs. Communicate and engage with stakeholders in designing, promoting and evaluating services.
Optional knowledge 11 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencedigital curation
The field that deals with maintaining, preserving and adding value to digital research.
digital
Sector-specific
1 competencepost-secondary school procedures
The inner workings of a post-secondary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
Cross-sector
9 competencescopyright legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
digitization
The process of transforming an object from its analogical form to a digital format. It creates a digital representation of the object without making in-kind changes to it.
digital
kindergarten school procedures
The inner workings of a kindergarten, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, policies, and regulations.
literature
The body of artistic writing characterized by beauty of expression, form, and universality of intellectual and emotional appeal.
music and video industry
Players and products available on the market in the video and music industry.
digital
musical genres
Different musical styles and genres such as blues, jazz, reggae, rock, or indie.
primary school procedures
The inner workings of a primary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
secondary school procedures
The inner workings of a secondary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
types of literature genres
The different literary genres in the history of literature, their technique, tone, content and length.
Optional skills and competences 28 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceassist students with library operations
Help students or pupils with tasks relating to library services such as the lending, return, or search for library materials.
Sector-specific
13 competencesapply for library funding
Compose proposals for new research or project grants.
assist in library facility planning
Provide input into the future planning of library facilities.
compile library lists
Compile exhaustive lists of books, magazines, periodicals, articles, and audio-visual materials on particular subjects.
confer with library colleagues
Communicate with colleagues and collaborators; make collection decisions and determine present and future library services to offer.
create semantic trees
Create coherent lists and hierarchies of concepts and terms to ensure consistent indexing in knowledge organisation systems.
develop artistic educational activities
Develop speeches, activities and workshops in order to foster access and comprehension to the artistic creation processes. It can address a particular cultural and artistic event such as a show or an exhibition, or it can be related to a specific discipline (theatre, dance, drawing, music, photography etc.). Liaise with storytelles, craftspeople and artists.
develop classification systems
Organise archive or business records; develop classification systems to facilitate access to all information.
draw up professional texts
Compose and publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional texts.
maintain library equipment
Maintaining, cleaning and repairing of library resources, equipment and facilities, such as dusting or fixing printer paper jams.
manage digital archives
Create and maintain computer archives and databases, incorporating latest developments in electronic information storage technology.
digital
manage information access aids
Develop and maintain information access aids such as databases, digital bibliographies, web pages, software programs and online tutorials.
digital
select new library items to acquire
Select new library items to acquire by exchange or purchase.
supervise daily library operations
Supervise daily library processes and operations. Budgeting, planning, and personnel activities such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Cross-sector
14 competencesapply social media marketing
Employ website traffic of social media such as Facebook and Twitter to generate attention and participation of existing and potential customers through discussion forums, web logs, microblogging and social communities for gaining a quick overview or insight into topics and opinions in the social web and handle inbound leads or inquiries.
digital
assist in the organisation of school events
Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.
coordinate educational programmes
Plan and coordinate educational and public outreach programs such as workshops, tours, lectures and classes.
digitise documents
Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.
digital
escort students on a field trip
Accompany students on an educational trip outside the school environment and ensure their safety and cooperation.
guarantee students' safety
Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person’s supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
manage fundraising activities
Initiate fundraising activities managing the place, teams involved, causes and budgets.
manage human resources
Conduct employee recruitment, helping employees to develop their personal and organisational skills, knowledge, and competencies as well as providing feedback and performance appraisals. It includes motivating employees, by implementing rewarding systems (managing pay and benefit systems) in order to maximise employee performance with regard to employer's strategic objectives.
organise information
Arrange information according to a specified set of rules. Catalogue and classify information based on the characteristics of that information.
oversee extra-curricular activities
Supervise and potentially organise educational or recreational activities for the students outside of mandatory classes.
perform playground surveillance
Observe students' recreational activities to ensure student safety and well-being and intervene when necessary.
recruit employees
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
- Scope note
- It may include recruiting volunteers.
use databases
Use software tools for managing and organising data in a structured environment which consists of attributes, tables and relationships in order to query and modify the stored data.
digital
use software for data preservation
Utilise specialised applications and software to collect and preserve digital information.
digital