Will “Librarians” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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“Librarians” will maybe be replaced by robots.

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Job Description

Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, educational institutions, museums, corporations, government agencies, law firms, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers. Tasks may include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May perform in-depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, edit, and filter information. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 25-4021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 59,870.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 28.00
Currently, there are 129,350 people on this job

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Tasks for “Librarians”

Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
Check books in and out of the library.
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audio-visual materials on particular subjects.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services, such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audio-visual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
Direct and train library staff in duties, such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
Design information storage and retrieval systems and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audio-visual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provide information about library policies.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Compile lists of overdue materials and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

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