Librarians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor in the United States is seeking a skilled librarian responsible for administering library services across diverse settings, including public libraries and educational institutions. This role includes organizing collections, evaluating materials, and planning programs tailored to client needs. The ideal candidate should possess strong reading comprehension, active listening, and critical thinking skills, with experience in managing complex library tasks effectively. Join a team that values organization and client service in various library environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing library services across various settings.
• Ability to manage collections and maintain accurate records.
• Strong skills in evaluating materials and delivering programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer libraries and related services.
• Organize collections for accessible use.
• Plan and deliver client-centered programs.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Writing

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Job description

Job Description & Duties

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.

Life As a Librarian

• Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
• Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
• Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audio‑visual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
• Plan and deliver client‑centered programs and services, such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
• Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
• Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.

Key Skills

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Related Job Titles

• Research Librarian
• Special Collections Librarian
• Library Specialist
• Library Circulation Department Chief